Because the Broads are way too cool for a ‘Top 10’ list.
- Last season, Abbi surfaced one of the world’s little known yet highly revered truths: Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons do not, in fact, expire. See, the show is funny and economically educational.
- No one can pull off an I Dream of Jeannie/Madonna cone bra era-style clip-on ponytail braid like Ilana… especially when worn with a peek-a-boo lace top and miniskirt in an episode titled Fattest Asses. Classy, indeed.
- There was a dog in one episode named Judith Light that actually kind of looked like Judith Light. Also: any show that makes reference in any way to Judith Light wins. The end.
- The only way to reach Ilana—at home or at work—is by emailing her at IlanaWexler@MindMyVagina.com. Need I say more?
- The boys are just as ballsy as the broads. John Gemberling, who plays Bevers, is also equally as bizarre and funny on Marry Me, and Hannibal Buress, who plays Lincoln, ignited the whole Bill Cosby controversy with one stand-up joke. Cultural influence on and off screen! Be a part of it.
- On the adventure that ensues when Ilana gets locked out of her apartment, Abbi proves that she can do a mean tic-tac on a fire hydrant and cat pass over a car hood, while Ilana learns how to do brain kegels. Don’t know what any of those are? They’re life skills, y’all. Watch and learn.
- Funny-ass actors like Amy Poehler (also a producer), Fred Armisen, Janeane Garofalo, Rachel Dratch and Amy Sedaris randomly show up as crazy-ass New Yorkers, and it’s awesome.
- When she gets pissed off, Abbi has had occasion to punt-kick a rotisserie chicken. Straight from the plastic container. After a frustrating package pick-up interaction with a grunting old woman named Garol who swills yogurt with a big soon while sitting in an empty warehouse. You can’t make this stuff up (or you could, but it just wouldn’t be as funny).
- It’s normal back alley conversation for Abbi and Ilana to discuss their sexual animal cartoon crushes: Abbi loves her some Tramp, and Ilana is all about Stimpy. Creepy cool.
- Nothing gets between this pair and a fancy dinner, including peeing out a condom mid-meal and a shellfish allergy—even when said meal is comprised almost entirely of shellfish. Strong, ladies… strong.
- If all that isn’t grounds enough to crown these chicks the queens of comedy, here’s the deal: laugh-for-laugh, there isn’t a funnier show on TV. It’s a Broad City, indeed, and we all just live in it… and if you don’t actually live in the Brooklyn vicinity, at least you’re able to live vicariously through Abbi and Ilana’s hilarious hijinks for 30 minutes each week. Get at it.
Broad City kicks off its 10-episode second season on Comedy Central starting tonight at 10:30pm EST.