Web Soup

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  • 2009
  • 3 Seasons
  • 6.7  (185)

Web Soup was a popular television show that aired on G4 from 2009 to 2011. The show was a comedy series that showcased viral internet videos, memes, and popular user-generated content available on the web. The program was hosted by the popular comedian and television presenter Chris Hardwick, and the show's executive producers included Peter Girardi and Dave Cerf.

The show provided a platform for Hardwick to showcase his humor and wit while sharing some of the weirdest, most outlandish, and hilarious content available on the web. The show's content was curated from popular video sharing websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Daily Motion, and featured everything from cat videos to weird viral challenges, pranks, and memes.

The show was formatted as a television program that blended various segments and skits together with the common thread being the web content that inspired them. Much of Hardwick's hosting consisted of introducing clips, and then riffing on their humor with commentary or jokes. He would highlight some of the most absurd and outrageous content on the internet, pointing out the absurdity of some of the videos, often with humorous commentary or anecdotes.

One of the popular segments on the show was “Mister Munn’s Hollywood Report,” where the popular contest winner Jessica Chobot would dress up as Olivia Munn and provide comedic news about Hollywood. Another popular segment was “This Week In FAIL,” which showcased some of the most embarrassing moments on the web. In “Dancing With The Intersection,” he got the traffic report via a traffic camera, and then mixed it with music, and edited it into a pseudo-dance competition.

Web Soup not only highlighted the humor of web content but also offered a refreshing view on Internet culture. The show blended different web genres, themes, and trends and presented them in a way that was both entertaining and hilarious. The show also became a breeding ground for comedy writers and comedians, who took inspiration from the content presented on the show.

The show received a lot of positive reviews after its debut, and it quickly became one of the most popular shows on G4. Critics praised the show for its cleverness and fun approach to web content. The show had a great impact on pop culture, inspiring a generation of content creators who looked at the internet as a source of entertainment and inspiration.

Despite its popularity, Web Soup was eventually canceled in 2011, which left many fans disappointed. However, the show remains an important source of inspiration for comedians and content creators. The internet has since evolved, and web content has become a mainstream form of entertainment, and Web Soup played an important role in bringing this cultural phenomenon to the masses.

In conclusion, Web Soup was a fantastic comedic show that provided audiences an inside look at the creative corners of the Internet universe. Chris Hardwick’s humor and witty commentary on viral videos kept viewers entertained and gave them a new perspective of internet culture. The show became a hit among audiences and went on to inspire a new wave of comedians and content creators. Although the show has ended its run, it remains an influential part of pop culture and a source of entertainment for millions around the world.

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Seasons
Season 3, Episode 17
17. Season 3, Episode 17
July 20, 2011
Web Soup says goodbye to Season 3 with a song, a sweet montage and a slew of sassy kicks to the stick. Thanks for watching, kids! Watch those gonads.
Season 3, Episode 16
16. Season 3, Episode 16
July 13, 2011
Our in-house magician shows us how to make a baby disappear, inspired by a video in which children do terrible illusions. We're not impressed.
Season 3, Episode 15
15. Season 3, Episode 15
July 6, 2011
From Keyboard Cat to Nyan Cat, from Rage Comics to Three Wolf Moon, everything you liked or used to like on the Internet came directly from the mind and body of Fred Willard, so send him money.
Season 3, Episode 14
14. Season 3, Episode 14
June 29, 2011
First there was TAZE Original, TAZE Ultra and then Maximum TAZE Energy Drink and now there's TAZE Energy Suppository Grenade! Pull the pin and shove it in!
Season 3, Episode 13
13. Season 3, Episode 13
June 22, 2011
After a crazy street dweller outlines an awesome space movie starring Big Brother Thunder and his crew, we had to create a preview of that epic masterpiece. Bonus: Steve Agee as the space-villain Master Blaster.
Season 3, Episode 12
12. Season 3, Episode 12
June 15, 2011
Nobody calls Roller Blade Guy a chicken. Time and time again he'll prove you wrong by causing massive trauma to his genitals and cranium. Hold your breath while you watch this fail.
E3 Special
11. E3 Special
June 8, 2011
Geoff and Tizzer report from E3 to show us their new home improvement series, "Bro'd House," where they help transform boring rooms into awesome man caves.
Season 3, Episode 10
10. Season 3, Episode 10
June 1, 2011
We meet Mel, maker of all things animal noise, and then see what happens when she leaves the window open for nature and all its horny, horny creatures to hear.
Season 3, Episode 9
9. Season 3, Episode 9
May 25, 2011
The worst part about jumping into a cactus at 45 miles an hour is when you don't stick to it like human Velcro.
Season 3, Episode 8
8. Season 3, Episode 8
May 18, 2011
The director's cut of Big Al's Pizza's shoddy commercial could have really elevated the piece. What with the man-eating bird of prey and awesome "Troll 2" reference.
Season 3, Episode 7
7. Season 3, Episode 7
May 11, 2011
You've heard his haunting buzz at soccer games across the globe. Now you can vibe to all his greatest hits in one album! His name is Vuvu, Master of the Vuvuzela.
Season 3, Episode 6
6. Season 3, Episode 6
May 4, 2011
A man orders fast food with an Elmo voice and hilarity ensues. But what, pray tell, would happen if Elmo ordered fast food with a man's voice? We investigate.
Season 3, Episode 5
5. Season 3, Episode 5
April 27, 2011
If there can be a monkey waitress in a mask, then surely an office gorilla wouldn't be an issue, right? What do you think, Feces Gary?
Season 3, Episode 4
4. Season 3, Episode 4
April 20, 2011
Sheriff Russell Wendelowski, host of G4's "Buzz Killers," stops by Web Soup to explain the dangers and history of storch, a popular drug that looks a lot like Big League Chew.
Season 3, Episode 3
3. Season 3, Episode 3
April 13, 2011
Don't run from your feelings, Danny--even when those feelings are intense pain from a brutal nutshot. But this boy's suffering has inspired an important independent film, "Danny, Don't Run."
Season 3, Episode 2
2. Season 3, Episode 2
April 6, 2011
What makes a seal scream like a dude? We rolled up our sleeves and got to the bottom of the matter. Beware: the results are quite disturbing.
Season 3, Episode 1
1. Season 3, Episode 1
March 30, 2011
Today's soup du jour is extra chunky. Throwing up is nothing to be embarrassed about. But why is casual vomiting capturing our imaginations, and why now? Web Soup investigates.
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  • Premiere Date
    December 29, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (185)
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