Human Giant is an American sketch comedy show created by Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer and Jason Woliner which consists of short humorous videos that have a distinctive style.
The series originally premiered in the USA on MTV on 5 April 2007. There are eight episodes in Season 1. A second season aired in the USA from 11 March to 15 April, 2008. There are six episodes in the second season.
Human Giant originally aired in South Africa on DStv's MTV channel. The first season later aired on DStv's MTVbase channel from 6 February to 26 March 2008, on Wednesdays at 22h30.
Human Giant 2 premiered on MTV on Friday 18 April 2008, at 23h30.
Synopsis
A collection of recklessly hilarious, fast-paced, hard-hitting short films, Human Giant brings viewers innovative comedy with a distinctive style and direction.
First seen online, short clips like “Shutterbugs” and “The Illusionators” have gained a cult following.
Human Giant has also gained a large audience in the New York comedy scene through live shows at the underground club Upright Citizens Brigade and their weekly comedy show, Crash Test.
Celebrities and comedians have appeared on the show in various sketches. They include:
Season 1
H. Jon Benjamin
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Brian Posehn
Patton Oswalt
Ghostface Killah
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Nick Swardson
Tapes 'n Tapes
Ted Leo
Devendra Banhart
Jonah Hill
Linda Cardellini
Kelly Slater
Tony Hawk
Season 2
Will Arnett
Andy Samberg
Brian Posehn
H. Jon Benjamin
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Michael K. Williams
Bill Hader
Rob Riggle
John Krasinski
Fred Armisen
David Cross
Andy Blitz