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This is the the first of what is sure to be a long series of posts about Jake and Amir. Jake and Amir, are (somewhat) fictional characters who star in a series of internet video skits on both JakeAndAmir.com and CollegeHumor.

Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, both of whom actually work at CollegeHumor in New York, have had their workplace relationship evolve from the normal nine-to-five into a situational comedy in which they are almost constantly in character. Their relationship is pretty hilarious. Amir, who is shown to be socially awkward, uncoordinated, and slightly obsessive, looks up to his cool, hip, and confident co-worker, Jake. The two are friends, but due to Amir’s strange and often embarrassing behavior, Jake usually denies that they are. Amir’s idolization of Jake and his deep desire for Jake’s approval can make their skits either funny or adorably sad.

I think that this video, entitled “My Boy”, exemplifies their relationship pretty well. Poor Amir wishes that things were a certain way and, come to think of it, actually seems to believe that they are. Reality is a little different.  

My Boy (HD) from Amir on Vimeo, so ace!