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The Ambiguously Gay Duo

1996·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-MA

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Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia4
  • Hopefulness2
  • Romance1

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9

World

Society and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography6

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About

The Ambiguously Gay Duo is an American animated comedy sketch that debuted on The Dana Carvey Show before moving to its permanent home on Saturday Night Live. It is created and produced by Robert Smigel and J. J. Sedelmaier as part of the Saturday TV Funhouse series of sketches. It follows the adventures of Ace and Gary, voiced by Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, respectively, two superheroes whose sexual orientation is a matter of dispute, and a cavalcade of characters preoccupied with the question.
Animated Sketch ComedySuperhero ParodyAbsurdist HumorSocial SatireIrreverent ComedyPop Culture CommentaryCult ClassicIconic CharactersCampy & WittySelf-Referential

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Ambiguously Gay Duo worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ambiguously Gay Duo rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How many seasons does The Ambiguously Gay Duo have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 3 minutes each.

When did The Ambiguously Gay Duo air?

It ran from 1996 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is The Ambiguously Gay Duo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.