dizzycow1
Kenny Vs. Spenny is a brilliant 'reality' TV show about two best friends who compete against each other in various tasks, ranging from the satirical (Who can sell the most bibles) to the utterly stupid (Who can keep a dump in their pants the longest).However, the beauty of the show is not in seeing who will win (Kenny usually wins, either by cheating or by tricking Spenny), but in seeing how the two different personalities juxtapose against each other. Spenny, the hopeless hero, follows the spirit of every competition, while Kenny relies on deceit and manipulation. Basically, Spenny plays to win, and Kenny plays to make Spenny lose.That's something I think a lot of reviewers here have missed. You don't watch the show to see who wins the competition (although the 'humiliation' bit at the end is always good for a laugh), you watch to see how these two incredibly different people go about handling a situation, and the hilarity that results from their personalities and methods. It's really not that important if it's scripted or not... the show isn't about who wins, it's about how they got there. And in this, Kenny vs. Spenny is like no other TV show I've seen.It's especially nice if you're from Toronto, as various locales and characters from the city make their way into each episode.
hardy7192
After purchasing the first season on DVD, I couldn't turn it off, I thought it was hilarious. I did, however, find myself beginning to question whether or not the show was scripted as the constant theme of Kenny "out-smarting" Spenny rather than staying true to each contest became a little too predictable.I have just picked up season two and now have no doubt that the outcome of each episode is predetermined. This has become so obvious in the first few episodes of season two that I have begun to loose interest. The show has a great premise and two likable stars and would be much funnier if the two just went at it a stuck to the rules rather than each episode being a mockery of how Kenny manages to find a way to fool Spenny into losing. Gimme a break, are you going to tell me that Spenny is that big of an idiot, Christ, Spenny why don't you just take a look at the videotape before just always jumping right into your "humiliation" week after week.The "who can drink more" contest was really when it hit me that I may as well be watching a sitcom rather than a reality show. Kenny once again "fools" Spenny by drinking "non-alcoholic" beer and states that Spenny will never know because Kenny has selected a beer that packages their "non-alcoholic" beer exactly the same as their regular beer. The beer they are both drinking is "Becks". "Becks" bottles their non-alcoholic beer" with a blue label which clearly says "non-alcoholic" right on the front. Of course, keeping with the standard theme, Spenny doesn't realize that once again he is the only one sticking to the rules. The episode probably would have been quite hilarious of the two of them would have just gone head to head with each pounding beer after beer.Realizing you are watching a scripted reality show is kind of like finding out Santa Claus doesn't exist. Well, I guess it's back to reruns of "Jackass".
googoogirl82
I love this show, it is awesome. It is hilarious and original and I honestly can't think of anything else like it. If you haven't seen it check it out immediately or you will remain a very sad person.Lynne
leon_macpherson
There is something amazing about this series. Kenny and Spenny seem to capture the essence of competition in their half-hour show. It is a brilliant production and very entertaining. Each guy has a totally contrasting personality, which makes for hilarious interaction. No one in their right mind would want to miss a show like this. I look forward to many more episodes in the future.