What is The Adventures of Pete and Pete?
It’s a television show about two brothers, both named Pete, and their friends, family and everyday struggles in the town of Wellsville. Their friends number a personal super hero who just so happens to be the world’s strongest man, their Mom has a metal plate in her head and their everyday struggles include a titanic battle against an evil bowling ball, a nation wide quest for a mystical ice cream man and a twelve day sleep deprivation exercise performed in order to undermine the power of the International Adult Conspiracy. The show contained groundbreaking humour, which often bordered on the surreal, a long list of famous guest stars (including Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, Steve Buscemi) and a fantastic alternative soundtrack. All of this combined to make one of the funniest and most offbeat shows of the generation.
