The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience

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"The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience" is a Netflix comedy special released in 2019. The project is a musical visual poem about former Major League Baseball players, Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire, famously known as the "Bash Brothers" during their time playing for the Oakland Athletics.

The show is created and performed by the comedy trio The Lonely Island, consisting of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone. The special is a parody concept album that parodies the excesses and quirks of the '80s and '90s era in baseball and pop culture, mixing rap, comedy, and satire in a unique presentation.

Making / Production

The special was filmed with a mix of live performances and cinematic sequences that blend together seamlessly. The production features vibrant visuals, catchy music, and absurd humor to create a distinctive viewing experience.

Actors

• Andy Samberg - Portrayed Jose Canseco, one of the Bash Brothers
• Akiva Schaffer - Played Mark McGwire, the other half of the Bash Brothers

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The special was released as a surprise on Netflix without any prior announcement.
• The project features guest appearances from a variety of celebrities, including Sterling K. Brown and Maya Rudolph.

Quotes

• "I must confess, I can't play baseball. But I can performinate." - Jose Canseco (Andy Samberg)
• "I used to hit dingers, now I make mingers." - Mark McGwire (Akiva Schaffer)

Music

• The special features a soundtrack of catchy rap songs performed by The Lonely Island, with humorous lyrics and infectious beats.