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We are Jay Baruchel and Eric Andre from the new FXX show MAN SEEKING WOMAN. AUA!
Hey gang! I'm Jay, from Montreal. I get to act in some stuff. I'm joined by Eric today.
Eric in his own words: I'm a kung-fu hippie from gangsta city, I'm a rappin' surfer, you're the fool I pity... I fucking suck.
We're on the new show "MAN SEEKING WOMAN" Wednesday nights at 10:30 PM ET on FXX. You can check it out here.
Ask us anything! Victoria's helping us get started.
richardwrinkle150 karma
Jay - how much of the magic in the movie Sorcerer's Apprentice was real magic and how much was special effects? Also, who is a better sorcerer you or Daniel Radcliffe?
wootpartythyme104 karma
Hey boys, so I like both ur work, u kno I'm not tryin to front I know y'all. So all I would like to know is,you eat a girl booty? and if so, how much her butt gotta stank for u to say, no no no
AzBrah88 karma
Hey guys,
My question is for Jay. What's it like working with Seth Rogen, and was filming This is the End with all those guys as funny as the movie itself? That movie had me laughing from start to finish.
JayBaruchel141 karma
It was getting to be directed by someone that I've known since I was 18 and someone who I've seen in his underwear far more than I care to admit. Psyched you liked the flick! Thanks!
lmanders3284 karma
Listen man, no joke, my 2 year old loves the How to Train Your Dragon Movies. Do you get to actually hang out with the other actors in the movie while filming, or do you show up and record in a box alone for a few hours a day? Ok fine, i love the movies too.
JayBaruchel97 karma
you and yer 2 year old have terrific taste! usually just me alone in a box
officerrudinzoto67 karma
Eric, what is the thing you want to do the most on your show that Adult Swim won't let you do?
JayBaruchel80 karma
It wasn't a fart. It was an orange monster that comes to life in a pool!
JayBaruchel60 karma
Alright gang! Thanks for having me! Time to order a quesadilla from room service! Episode 2 of Man Seeking Woman dropping tonight at 10:30 on FXX! Get some!
gilmol51 karma
Hey Jay!
First of all, I love your movies. This is the end is definitely one of my favorites, along with How to Train Your Dragon (I cry every time).
What I'm wondering though is was it an intentional choice for the devil in This is The End to take the shape Dionysus? If so, that's a really symbolic and interesting choice because you're basically saying the very thing that is killing these men like Seth Rogen and James Franco is fame and theatre, something which your character seemed to despise, especially when it causes his friends to change.
momocat43 karma
Hey Jay! So how do you really feel about Jonah Hill? lol, loved the movie. My real question is what kind of dragon would you want to ride? (Besides, Toothless, Night Fury)
15chainz42 karma
Hey Jay, Tropic thunder is one of my favorite movies, do you have any interesting stories from the set?
3MTA3-DJ26 karma
Jay - I've loved you since The Rules of Attraction and am looking forward to your new show. Just curious - what's your favorite video game of all time?
JayBaruchel131 karma
He's the man. He showed me a drawing he did of a Shrimp Man that he dreamt about once.
MattDerpy24 karma
Jay, has Eric ever showed you his dick? Eric, what is your favorite snack on acid? I'm guessing ranch.
dayofthedead20423 karma
Hi Jay, Thanks for doing this AMA, I’m a big fan. I have a few questions:
Do you actually hate LA?
During filming of “Goon” in Winnipeg, Manitoba – what are your fondest memories of filming in Winnipeg?
Lastly - do you like the HBO series Game of Thrones? If so who’s your favorite character?
Thanks Jay!
JayBaruchel36 karma
Thanks very much! Not a huge fan The whole experience itself is the best time I've ever had in my life, in particular due to the Chinese food at Spicy Noodle House in Osborne village Love the show. Have a lot of time for the Khaleesi
ismellliketuna23 karma
Talk about the Trailer Park Boys Jay, are there any other collaborations in the works and when did you first meet the boys ?
JayBaruchel34 karma
Met them years ago when we did this fucked show called drunk and on drugs. We have a bunch of crazy shit we want to do together including this weird 60s rock and roll movie.
revivedpower20 karma
I guess this one is for Jay.
I had clinical depression for about five years. I say had because, about a year and a half ago, I made a fairly spontaneous and fairly complete recovery. This was great because, honestly, depression really sucks: you can't feel pleasure in anything in life, you're beset by an unrelenting sadness and self-hatred with no obvious cause, and really you just can't do anything anymore and want to stop existing.
Whether by coincidence or by cause, that recovery happened during and in the following days after I first watched the movie How To Train Your Dragon. I've watched it a lot of times since, and I hold it in extremely high regard not just because I'll always associate it with finally regaining my capacity to feel emotions (besides self-loathing), but also because it's a really great movie.
You're sort of the voice of the main character and all, so I thought it would only be proper of me to come by and say thanks for doing such a great job on something that has had such a big impact on my life.
A bit ironically for an "ask me anything" I actually don't particularly want to know anything else about you; I try my best to avoid information about actors and production because it harms my capacity to suspend disbelief while watching movies. Since all top-level comments in this subreddit are required to have a question, though, here's one: what sort of creative control do you have as a lead voice actor on a project like HTTYD when compared to the writers?
JayBaruchel36 karma
Honoured that we could play even a tiny roll in you feeling better. It's something I fight and deal with every day! Solidarity! And Dean is very cool about letting me find my own way into whatever we do. Chin up and stiff upper lip.
corbsdaborbs20 karma
Hey guys! I have a question for Jay, was your character in 'this is the end' a lot like you in real life? I'm from Calgary and I can understand not liking California. Also have you ever been rejected from a movie role because of your tattoos?
mutations18 karma
Jay,
- Are you jealous of Seth getting PK to help him drink from the Stanley Cup?
- Thoughts on this years Habs?
- Goon 2? Can we all expect to hear more soon?
Thanks!
JayBaruchel32 karma
-No because I got to shower with Brendan Gallagher -Super psyched about where we're at, less psyched about the type of hockey we're playing -YES!!!!
Akihirohowlett18 karma
This is for both of you
What's the weirdest thing that has ever happened on set?
What's your favorite project you've ever worked on and why?
JayBaruchel42 karma
Seeing Eric naked. Man Seeking Woman. Because I get to see Eric naked.
rocker201417 karma
Jay, big fan ever since Undeclared (which should have never been canceled) And I love the new show!
I was wondering if you are working on anything with Seth again?
For both Jay and Eric, Is the originality of the subject matter what made you pick Man Seeking Woman?
Edit: Glad to hear you are doing Goon 2. Huge hockey fan and you movie was awesome.
ryja861015 karma
Eric - love your show on Adult Swim. What happened after you left Howard's show a few months back? Did the Viagra give you a boner on the subway home?
ShitImDelicious14 karma
Jay: Who are your favorite comedians of all time?
Eric: Who are your favorite rappers of all time?
JayBaruchel40 karma
Rowan Atkinson, Michael Richards, Mitch Hedberg, Nick Swardson, Eric Andre
legogamecreator13 karma
Hey Jay,
What are your favorite parts of the 2nd How to Train Your Dragon? Another thing is what is it like working with Dean DeBlois?
JayBaruchel24 karma
I adore the battle sequences and really like when Toothless becomes the Alpha. Dean is the man and one of the worlds great storytellers. And another boy from Quebec, so lots of love.
Ander1ap13 karma
Watching Goon over a few drinks has become a ritual for my old friends and I whenever I travel to my hometown. It is absolutely brilliant.
1). Can we hear any news about Goon 2 that is exclusive to this AMA?
2). Are there any scenes in Goon that didn't make it into the film that you wish did?
Thanks for the AMA and for creating a movie my friends and I love to watch again and again.
JayBaruchel24 karma
Fucking a! Glad you like it!
There are updates coming soon. For now I can tell you that this one will be a bit darker and more complicated while still being foul, greasy and hard as fuck
Th3Obsolete12 karma
Hey Jay, what was up with having the Backstreet Boys in This is the End?
97_Glen_Rice12 karma
Assuming it would be loyal to you, would you rather have a flying bear or a talking lion?
alicia246812 karma
Hey Jay, I've been a fan since you've done Popular Mechanics for Kids. Would you ever want to do a revival of the show since so many shows are coming back these days? Shout out to Canadian pride!!
Swiftzor9 karma
Hey Jay, what was it like to make This is the End? Was it odd to play yourself and not a character?
This_Is_The_Life9 karma
What's up Jay and Eric!!
Jay: She's Out of My League is my favorite film of your. How great was it working with so many cool people like Alice, TJ, Krysten, Nate? The bowling alley scene gets me every time.
Eric: You appearance on You Made It Weird at Outsidelands is fucking hilarious. The Jamaica bit and you trying to break the tension between Pete and Jon Glaser was great. What was going through your head at that moment?
JayBaruchel15 karma
Yeah it was awesome. And I had a birthday at the Dave and Busters in Pittsburgh so that was awesome Glad you dig it!
murphymoriarty8 karma
Hey guys, big fan of both of yours. Jay, I love the stuff you do in film, and your involvement in the latest season of Trailer Park Boys was excellent. Eric, I love your show more than anything else on TV right now; you're hilarious.
Eric: What was your favorite guest to have on 'The Eric Andre Show'?
Jay: Who made you laugh the hardest on set when filming TPB?
ErnDizzy8 karma
Jay - Goon is my favourite movie of all time. Just wanted to say thanks for making a hilariously funny hockey movie.
Will there be lots of return characters for Goon 2?
What are your thoughts on people like myself who have ditched cable, but would love to watch your new show? Will you be working with streaming companies to push your product?
abchloe7 karma
Jay, what are some of the funniest things that fans have told or tweeted to you? Btw you're a beautiful human being
ItalianRobot7 karma
I really enjoyed the pilot, the concept for the show is so fresh and very well done. My question is will the show always be taken from the perspective of Josh or will there, from time to time, be an episode where all the crazy stuff is based upon the thoughts of another character?
juliacroasmun7 karma
Hey Jay,
i know you are currently working on your new series but my question is will you be making/starring in any new films anytime soon? ive seen literally every movie you're in or have made and its obvious you're my favorite actor. thanks. -julia
Sunnygoose6 karma
Jay, I admire that you do most of your work in Canada with Canadian actors and Canadian crew. If and when GOON 2 happens can you get Kevin Durrand to be a part of it? He already played Tree in Mystery Alaska and he is Canadian. I think he would be great as a goon!
lairyfights5 karma
Hey Jay! Love How To Train Your Dragon & pretty much everything else you've done. I see you've already been proposed to some point during this AMA sooo my question is what was it like working with Will Ferrell in Undeclared? Would you pay him to write papers for you in real life?
ofpeaceandmagic4 karma
GUYS, I LOVE YOU BOTH, I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE ON TV TOGETHER. Jay, I gotta say that Goon is my favorite movie of all time and I've watched it to a point where I say the lines along with the movie with a huge grin on my face. Everytime I hear someone say "Halifax" I immediately hear it in your voice inside my head.
Eric, I love the eric andré show, b**** in apartment 23, everything else you've been in, I'm looking forward to everything else you will be doing in the future.
Sorry that this isn't a question about the show, I love the show though. My question is about Goon.. Is there any progress on Goon 2? Will it be my second favorite movie? Hugs and kisses from Sweden!
JayBaruchel8 karma
Thanks so much! I love that movie too! And yes a lot of progress. Stay tuned. Badass Goon 2 news forthcoming! Thanks for the love!
ill_write_something4 karma
Jay, did you ever declare your major?
Also come say hey at /r/manseekingwoman
richardwrinkle4 karma
Being from Montreal, do you speak fluent French? Just curious. #jesuisrichardwrinkle
lynette1234 karma
Hey so Jay lets get straight to the point.. Will you get married with me so we can have a house together filled with puppies & in n out?
ShitImDelicious4 karma
How do you guys feel about being on the forefront of the uprise in alternative comedy?
JayBaruchel7 karma
because of how much he means to a whole bunch of people and what he represents
AnAverageAaron4 karma
Have you guys ever gotten naked and ran around the White House lawn?
Cottonsnatcher3 karma
Hey Jay, will the Habs win the cup this year? Also MTL represent! Keep up the good work!
ABigGoodWolf3 karma
Question for both, I suppose. What music are y'all into? And what music really depresses you?
JayBaruchel4 karma
Joy Division, Godspeed you black emperor. Joy Division, Godspeed you black emperor.
drocks273 karma
Jay to feel like you are getting typecasted with your roles? Is there a genre or type of role you would love to do, but haven't had the chance? Thanks for doing this AMA!
Georgiathebunny3 karma
-Jay, do you actually hate Forrest Gump? I need to know I'm not the only one who does.
Warlizard3 karma
Hey, I just helped staff a bunch of chubby cupids for a promo you guys did.
Just wondered, how did it go? I won't be back at the agency until later today.
armada127308 karma
Jay, everyone knows that your references are out of control. How are you able to make such sick references?
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