| funemployed | |
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| general information | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Running time | 4-12 minutes (usually around 7) |
| Original run | June 22, 2010 - July 27, 2010 |
| production | |
| Producer(s) | KevJumba Wong Fu Productions |
| Director(s) | Wong Fu Productions |
| Writer(s) | KevJumba Wong Fu Productions |
| Editor(s) | Philip Wang |
| Cinematography | Wesley Chan |
| Sound Effects | Ted Fu |
| Music | David Choi George Shaw |
| cast | |
| Starring | Kevin Wu Philip Wang |
Funemployed is an 11-episode web series starring KevJumba and Philip Wang as the main characters. The first two episodes were officially released on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, and the remaining episodes were released one by one every Tuesday and Thursday that followed, until the finale.
Premise[]
When two good friends, Kyle (Kevin Wu) and Jason (Philip Wang), that work at a real estate firm suddenly find themselves jobless, they need to find a way to earn a living, and fast, lest they move back in with their parents.
Video description[]
Follow Jason and Kyle on their journey through unemployment as they discover what their friendship and chasing dreams really mean. [1]
Cast[]
In order of appearances.
Recurring Characters[]
| Role | Portrayed by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle |
Kevin Wu |
Kyle is one of the two main characters; he appears in all episodes of Funemployed. |
| Jason | Philip Wang |
Jason is one of the two main characters; he appears in all the episodes of Funemployed, except episode 9. |
| Judy | Kina Grannis |
Judy is introduced in episode 2. She makes six appearances throughout the series. |
| Duke | Chester See |
Duke is introduced in episode 2, along with Judy. He makes a second appearance in the final episode. |
| Lois | Nathalie Duran |
Lois is introduced in episode 4. She makes a second appearance in episode 10. |
| Ryan Higa | Ryan Higa |
Ryan Higa is introduced in episode 5. He makes two more appearances, in episode 7 and 11. |
| Aaron | David Choi |
Aaron is Kyle's cousin, and he is introduced in episode 7. He makes two more appearances, in episode 8 and 11. |
Other Characters[]
| Role | Portrayed by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gertrude | Nicki Paige |
Secretary at the real estate office Kyle and Jason worked for. Appears in episode 1. |
| Mr. Howard | Andy Cochrane |
Realtor, and the ex-boss of Kyle and Jason. Appears in episode 1. |
| Kyle's replacement at the firm | Brian Chan |
The person hired to replace Kyle at Mr. Howard's office. He is played by Wesley Chan's brother. |
| Jason's mom | Lisa Kim Fleming |
Appears in episode 2, during a flashback. |
| Employer at Whimsical Yogurt | Sandra Dee Nicholson |
Appears in episode 3. |
| Garage sale patron | Conor Barrett |
Appears in episode 6. |
| Music student | Justine Rafael |
Appears in episode 7. |
| Derek | Matt Koval |
Appears in episode 7. |
| Derek's roommate | Manny Boria |
Appears in episode 9. |
| Derek's roommate | Anthony Falcon |
Appears in episode 9. |
| Mr. Howard's replacement | Christopher Dinh |
Appears in episode 10. |
| shybabenicole143 | Kelley Koski |
Mentioned in several episodes (6, 7 and 9) and makes her first appearance in the finale. |
Episodes[]
Episode 1 - You're Fired, I Quit![]
Main article: Funemployed - Episode 1 - You're Fired, I Quit!
In the first episode, the audience is introduced to friends Kyle and Jason, who both work at the same real estate firm. It is quickly revealed that Jason has just been laid off because 'times are tough', and the boss, Mr. Howard, cannot bear to let the office eye-candy Gertrude go, so Jason gets the short end of the stick. Kyle, seeing the unjustice of the situation, decides to talk things over with Mr. Howard, however, he walks in on an interview and learns that he is being replaced, and is subsequently fired as well. Both friends are left jobless by the end of the episode.
Episode 2 - Excuses, Excuses...[]
The second episode begins with a forlorn Jason and optimistic Kyle buying hot dogs at an outdoor food stand. As they eat their meal, the two discuss their options as newly unemployed individuals, and what they may have to do if they don't find a new job soon. As they leave through the parking lot, Jason is greeted by an old friend, a cute girl who went to community college with him several years ago. She is introduced as Judy, and shortly after their meeting, it is revealed that she is currently dating an obnoxious and condescending jerk, who manages to belittle and mock both Jason and Kyle in their short encounter. As Judy leaves with Duke, Jason and Kyle decide that they must get jobs -- and fast -- if they don't want to looked down on and ridiculed by people like Duke.
Episode 3 - Milking It[]
The third episode began with Jason being all frustrated. flipping the newspaper back and forth while looking for potential jobs. Kyle on the other hand is playing his Xbox while admiring his idol "Yao Ming". As much as Jason is feeling very desperate for a new job, somehow Kyle is taking it very lightly, and then. Jason decided to apply for a managerial position at a place called "Whimsical Yogurt", Kyle followed along to apply as a yogurt scooper in the place. However the interview didn't go well for Jason, he was placed under the "waiting list". Kyle on the under hand got himself into a little bit of kinky situation. They regretted coming to the place and Kyle definitely felt very much violated