My Brother, My Brother and Me Review: Resumes and Jamiroquai’s Dad (Season 1 Episode 2)

Put on your business look, because it’s time to get to work!

On My Brother, My Brother and Me Season 1 Episode 2, “Resumes and Jamiroquai’s Dad,” the McElroy brothers try their hand at building resumes at the behest of Josh from Little Rock’s question.

As sweet baby brother Griffin does his best to convince an old boss to give him his job back, a bet comes to fruition – Justin and Travis throw their hats in the ring for the same job.

The catch? The job comes from Tommy Smirl, Justin’s father-in-law.

None of this has much to do with Josh’s original question – can you lie on a resume if you can back up the skills? – but we’ll go with it.

A trip to Mayor Steve Williams’ office finds the brothers trying to become the “former mayor,” a bit that doesn’t go very far at all, despite the declaration that Huntington, West Virginia’s sister city is the Moon.

I love that Mayor Williams is a recurring guest on the show. His relationship with the McElroys borders between Mr. Wilson on Dennis the Menace and Wilson on Home Improvement. He seems to be equal parts helpful and annoyed in each of his appearances on the series so far.

I also enjoy that Mayor Williams plays along with the gag. I have to wonder how much pride he actually has in the McElroys for putting his quaint city on display in such a grand way.

Perhaps the biggest laugh of the episode involves Justin’s attempt at becoming a radio DJ, a field in which the McElroy brothers’ father is an ACTUAL expert. (Hey! Someone’s an actual expert at something!)

As Justin does his best to announce a transition between songs, something that SHOULD be quite simple, he somehow merges Tim McGraw with McGruff the crime dog. (Take a bite out of living like you were dying!)

When the brothers try their hand at policing their own small section of town, Safety Town, they end up in real trouble. (It’s not a bit, y’all!)

It seems that grown men driving around a street on go-carts is actually NOT a good idea, nor is it very safe. Imagine that!

The McElroys use the opportunity to share their somewhat-celebrity status with friends and family, giving them the opportunity to cameo as citizens of their towns. It’s a funny little bit that shows that the brothers are loyal to their word – including deals made years ago about who gets a show first.

So what happens when the day of the big interview with Tommy Smirl comes around? Pretty much everything you’d expect based on the events of the episode. No one is qualified for the job, despite how much padding-prep is done on their resumes.

I’m actually amazed Griffin didn’t get that job back. Maybe they missed his sweet side-scrolling sign resume.

The original question is lost so quickly during “Resumes and Jamiroquai’s Dad” that I actually forget there was a question to begin with. I just enjoy watching these guys do ridiculous things.

The moral of the story? Padding your resume is not a good idea, kids. It will get you nowhere. You will get caught lying.

And if you call out of work to go to Bonnaroo, you’ll never live it down.

What did you think of this episode of My Brother, My Bother and Me? Are you taking a bite out of crime? Have you ever padded your resume? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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My Brother, My Brother and Me Season 1 is available for streaming on Seeso.

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