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But the two share a few things in common.

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They both bring a calming sense of comfort to children everywhere via their television shows.

(Jim Carrey playing someone whos a little odd?

For starters, hes intent on discussing Phils demise during his show,Mr.

Hes also a bit unpredictable.

Seb isnt the only one whos worried.

Many of the more mature fans who write letters to Mr. Pickles are women who also send revealing photographs.

Why cant you meet a new fuck friend?

Most of these attempts at perverse humor seem a little too played out andHappytime Murdersish for their own good.

Kiddingis much better when it leans away from the crass and embraces a sense of odd whimsy.

its, Im going to be your neighbor whether you like it or not.

The writing also sharpens as the series progresses.

When Jeff is introduced to the word neuroplasticity, he delights in the sound of it.

Thats a fun word to say, he declares.

Makes your mouth into a bouncy house.

Even the way Jeff expresses himself is steeped in the imagery of childhood.

Jeff is a true believer in the idea that the world is good.

Youre Santa, she tells him.

And Im Mrs. Claus.

Unlike Jeff, the team behindKiddingdoesnt want to make a show about death.

Not exactly, anyway.

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