I've been looking for an investment but also waiting for the collapse of civilization in north America so I couldn't use the government, or banks and I'm too poor for the stock market. Plus I kinda hate it because it is part of the mechanisms that are bleeding hard working people while dumb lazy rich people get richer. So there's that.  

And then came along the chance to invest in #freelancers and it felt like a perfect fit. Wholesome content that isn't a kiddie show. That's my jam. An investment that is tied to actual people and not souless, soul sucking darkness. But then right as I'm about to make it official I hear myself say "I trust them" and I am instantly body slammed  by all of my elephant suckered by pyramid scheme ancestors slammed into my body and mocked me for my proud declarations that *I* would never fall for an "investment" opportunity just because I share an alma mater with someone. What was I doing? What had I become? Was I just another sucker?

Then I reminded myself that I wasn't trusting them because I assume their good people because we have a few things in common; I trust their talent and know-how, and most of all I trust the hoards of fans they've charmed over the years to stay on board. I want to dip my toes in investing and a group dedicated to wholesome and interesting content with no risk to myself seems like a good start. 

It occurs to me that I should at least get an idea of what I'm investing in so I settled in to see just what I got myself into. Here we go...

This is funny but I'm not sure where they're going with this promo thing... What exactly am I watching?

Confident woman hand on hip pose ftw

the future... is the 80s? I bet they'd really be into back to the future.

"when you get to know her really well" Cracked me up. Good self awareness points for the Mallory character. 

Who is this lady? Fresh meatttt for the show? Color me interested. I like her "that tracks"  Same girl, same.

I like the theme song music. It fuels a high school part of my soul.

I love mallory. Sweat pants that clean and match....Wait I take it all back what the nastyyyy?! In no world is that tasty! Remember on Psych when they made the mashup food truck? At least that food was intriguing, this might kill me but I gotta find out what it tastes like. That soggy bread nonsense might kill me through the tv.

What do you want Joan? PTA Joan is going to cut you. Her eyes are fierce. Watch out girl!

Why is Krispy Kreme making house calls for a sign flipper? Why do you know her name? And where she lives???

Low budget indeed I think my sis in law lived in that apartment complex.

Did they make him look like a missionary on purpose? To appeal to their base or poke fun?familiar face count (outside of  main group): 2.

I want that cute shirt Steven is wearing. I hate when guys on tv have cuter clothes than me. And when they have more expensive clothes. GIVE ME YOUR CLOTHES.

Matt....matured. I'd trust him with my taxes.

Do the silly gags work in the real world outside of youtube? Like tissue paper and maraca blanket is funny but is it tv show funny? (Just got alternate universe Chandler Bing vibes when he got rejected for not being "Archie comics funny".)

I haven't been to a doctor in yearsss #same Insurance in this economy?! In this $#%#%#^% county? Aw the American nightmare

PEDDLE OUR WARES

what's up with the camera?

WHO ARE YOU RANDOM MAN AND WHY ARE YOU FAMILIAR?

"Math is not my strong suit." Shouldn't be so funny this late in the game but I relate. My liiiifeeee is saying "math is not my strong suit" over and over till it gets awkward. Real awkward.

You trash girl. You hear me?

MAKE THAT MONEY GIRL but again why is the professional lady there, for real? 

Did I live by that building?

How did they find so much money??

finger print not funny

"plasma more important to brain function" actual laugh out louad

heehee I like Steven's confidence, you make that money boi! Himbo or nah?Take the money honeyyyy

Matt's voice is so high is that why he can get away with child-like one liners? Did Matt just come out? Did that just happen?

Ouch all companies have no soul

What will the next episode hold? What have I done??? Where can this go? 

I am not sure this translates to people that don't already love the cast. There is still some real talent but I'm not sure the plot is engaging enough. It doesn't play by sitcom rules. I don't know if they will break out of sketch comedy and youtube funny. 

They're running into some of the issues the had as a ensemble on Bring the Funny. Too many characters and not enough plot. They rely on induvial charm and one-liners/short funny moments instead of plot. The getting money together was a good direction but they didn't really hit it till the end. The frantic antics is where the money is (pun intended?) and the cut it off too short.

Matt felt like he was just playing the generic Matt as an extra character in all of their Studio C skits...and in spite of myself I found it hilarious. Like this man child looks like he could be my accountant and a little league coach for his daughter's soccer team then he grins with half his face like a literal child and you buy into all the childish humor.

Mallory is also channeling all of her best (crazy) characters and I am here for it. All day. Makes me chuckle and super grateful I don't have roommates any more.

Hoping for more from/of Stacey and Steven. I think with a big cast and no B plot their characters got a little lost. 

Serious Whitney... is not my fave? Like idk about her energy. The serious leader character is probably needed but I'm not feeling it yet. 

Ultimately,  I just don't know if the characters and individual talent is enough to keep it afloat. If that was a pilot on a normal network I'm not sure it would be enough to get it off the ground. Quirky shows that highlight quirky characters should focus on endearing the audience to each one and I just don't think we got enough time with each of them. If they didn't already have a cult following I would be worried I put money into them sight unseen, but since I put my money into their cult following... I mean niche crowd and talent I'm not feeling too bad. 

There are not just a talented group of people, these are people who have been taking bold risks that have pair off time and time again as they've cultivated a following and achieved far more than what a college comedy group could be expected. They know their audience so if I can hesitantly give the second episode shot based on the many times they've made me laugh over the years, then I bet I can count on enough people taking that same energy to the next season of Freelancers.