Jake and Amir

Jake and Amir started as a short-form web comedy set in an office in New York City. Jake plays a rational, easygoing colleague who keeps things normal, while Amir plays an exaggerated, irritating version of himself who obsesses over attention, crosses boundaries, and tests Jake's patience. Episodes often spring from small annoyances or awkward misunderstandings, escalating into absurd confrontations and imaginative gags. Each episode stands alone, usually under five minutes, and the humor comes from the chemistry between the two leads, their timing, and the way everyday situations spiral into increasingly outlandish scenes. Their comic rhythm balances dialogue, physical bits, and sudden surreal set pieces for quick, sharp laughs. Guest cameos and running callbacks reward long-time viewers without requiring continuity.

Launched in 2007, the series was created and performed by Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld for CollegeHumor. They wrote and starred in most episodes, producing short online clips that helped define early web sketch comedy, distributed on early video platforms.

It didn't collect major industry awards, but it earned a devoted fanbase and respect within online comedy circles. The show's creators later moved on to other projects while the series remained a reference point for internet-born comedy, and it influenced subsequent CollegeHumor output. It also helped launch the creators' careers.

Jake and Amir helped popularize the two-person, character-driven web sketch. Lines and moments circulated as memes among CollegeHumor audiences, and the pair influenced other creators who used recurring characters and awkward office dynamics. Their style fed into podcasts, live shows, and later video series, and fans still quote sketches years later.

Audience response has been mixed, reflected in a modest 5.0/10 vote average. Fans praise the duo's chemistry and willingness to push absurd awkwardness, while others find the jokes repetitive. Themes include workplace irritation, power imbalance in friendships, and how an obsessive personality disrupts routine. It remains popular with CollegeHumor fans.