Earlier today, we reported that Netflix decided to use today’sInauguration Dayfestivities to release the first trailer forHouse of CardsSeason 5. They weren’t the only TV show to address the day’s events in the nation’s capitol, whereDonald Trumpwas sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. The hit Comedy Central seriesBroad Citytook a much different approach, with a new video that shows how creators/starsAbbi JacobsonandIlana Glazerreacted just minutes before the Inauguration ceremony took place.
This new video debuted on theComedy CentralYouTube channel, which starts withAbbi Jacobsonstuck in an elevator, just moments beforeDonald Trumptook the highest office in the land. After struggling to find a signal, she finally puts in a face time call withIlana Glazer, whereIlanachides her for going into any sort of a ‘big building’ on Inauguration Day, claiming that it will “getI Am Legendin here,” just afterTrumpis sworn in.Abbireveals that she went to this building to finish the last visit of a pre-paid laser hair removal package, althoughIlanabelieves that, under this new regime, “mustaches will be currency soon.”
What’s interesting is any timeDonald Trump’s name is said or even shown on a cell phone screen, the words are bleeped out as if they were curse words. This is quite ironic since this video is actually uncensored, with a few “F-bombs” being dropped, while they don’t even state the new President’s name. Perhaps they’re treating him like Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter, subscribing to the notion that the more his name is said/written, the more power he has. That’s just speculation, but it’s still interesting that there is no shortage of R-rated language, while censoringDonald Trump’s name.
When the countdown towardsTrump’s inaugurationcomes to an end, the ladies equip themselves with mace and butterfly knives, although when the countdown ends, nothing severe happens. In fact,Abbi’s elevator turns back on, whileIlanarealizes that they’re shooting an episode ofLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitright outside her New York apartment, which has never happened before. After going on a brief tirade about all ofTrump’s controversies,Ilanastops by saying that it isn’t even funny because he’s mentally ill, and it’s just sad. This video could be just a small taste of what’s to come this summer.
Back in January, Comedy Centralrenewed Broad Cityfor a fourth and fifth season, with the fourth season debuting at some point this summer, although a premiere date hasn’t been given yet. Courtesy of the collective brains of and starringAbbi JacobsonandIlana Glazer,Broad Cityis an odd couple comedy about two best friends navigating their twenties in New York City whose adventures always lead down unexpected and outlandish paths. They’re broke, flawed and don’t shy away from the sticky situations NYC throws at them, they dive right into the muck. But no matter how bad it gets, these young broads are always down with whatever hits them. JoiningJacobsonandGlazeras series regulars areHannibal Buress,Arturo Castro,Paul Downs,John GemberlingandChris Gethard. Take a look at this new video fromBroad CitystarsAbbi JacobsonandIlana Glazer.
