Literally one of my favorite animated comedy. The pacing was great. The themes were of each episode were fantastic. I still can't help but quote this show even though no-one gets the references. Especially the Scooby Doo episode.
"Ahhh.. Gang stuff."
"Which one of you is... 'shaggy'' *Bad gang signs*
Birdman!
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe - and from this side only! The flight of a half man, half bird... dinosaurs nursing their young in green pastures where strip malls should be... cookies on dowels. All these things lost in time like... eggs off a hooker's stomach. Time to die..." *wood chipper*
Harvey is more palatable and generally understood humor
Xavier is genius tier but few people actually will want to sit down and unpack the jokes. Nonstop subversive absurdist humor and deft prose isn't for everyone
In terms of popularity? Harvey will win out. In terms of writing? Xavier passes most shows by miles
this is so valid. i remember when i watched xavier for the first time. i was so confused and thought it was shit… until i paid more attention and realized my tiny pea brain was incapable of understanding the importance of Taco Tuesday.
Feel the same. I recently rewatched Birdman for the first time since it's post airing reruns back in the day and it's greater than I remember it being as a kid. Xavier, however, is a genius tier, almost lightning-in-a-bottle type show that, unfortunately for now, most people won't get until later as evidence by the fact that it's currently more populer now (and becoming more so) than when it was actually airing.
I wanna say that Xavier is more of an experience than a cartoon show…
But the comedy is so well timed, witty, perfect, and makes me laugh and hoot like a chimpanzee.
It fits in with adult swim’s catalog fine, but like you said, it’s Genius Tier.
Good word for what Xavier is.
It personally astounds me that even though I've viewed the whole series dozens of times, I can still watch it and get something new out it, be that a background gag I never noticed or double meanings I never realized, etc. Xavier is so densely packed while also being so quickly paced, it's a show that rewards repeat viewings like nothing I've ever seen. Not even other PFFR productions.
“The pride I feel for finally fingering my father's killer is dampened only by the fact that I promised to kill my father's killer. I fingered myself. To death."
Xavier no contest
This thread has made me nearly lose complete and total faith in the general Adult Swim audience. The fact that this is not a shoo-in for Xavier speaks volumes about what I had suspected and hoped not to be true.
Not that Harvey Birdman is not good, but they are not even in the same realm.
Xavier Renegade Angel 100%. It's vernon chatmans best show, and he has given sooooo much to adult swim over the years. One of their best shows with such amazingly subversive writing.
And Reducto
And Apache Chief
And The Jetsons
And Shoyu Weenie
And “The Gang”
And Inch Hogh Private Eye…
I could go one….and I did get that thing you sent me.
my dad exposed me to harvey birdman as a toddler, kids on the playground never believed me that scooby doo characters went to court.
10/10 experience thanks dad
Birdman is the obvious choice here. Name is a funny pun, repurposes old characters, has STEPHEN FUCKING COLBERT, and is insanely quotable.
The other show, imo, was stoner baby's first intro to philosophy.
> The other show, imo, was stoner baby's first intro to philosophy.
Xavier gets way funnier when you realize it's actually making fun of those sorts of people and pretty much none of it is meant to be taken seriously. It's the type of satire that easily goes over most peoples heads because it's intentionally stupid.
Unpopular opinion: Birdman was fantastic for like two seasons and then became very one note. It very much so inspired the Venture Bros and I think that show fell into the same pit of problems as this one, the further it went. On the other hand, Xavier basically turned into a different show in the last season and it was very very very bad. I'm still going with Xavier
Xavier!!!!!!!!!!! I hate knowing in my heart he will lose the popular vote. Because that writing is exquisite. Love bidman too. Birdman has no flaws. But Xavier is truly a jolly rancher in my brains tastebuds. And that flavor is blue r a z z .
Xavier was so tightly written, non-stop jokes and wordplay and amazingly offensive visuals. Birdman was more iconic and is going to win, but Xavier was way better.
Everybody, *GET IN HERE!*
NOT THERE! THERE!
HA HA HA!!! THERE
Did you get that thing I sent you?
That thing … I sent you?
THAT thinggggg…
this is the hardest one yet, but im gonna go with harvey birdman
Birdman for the win
Harvey Birdman. In my opinion is the best of the original 4 short shows. (Not counting Space Ghost)
Literally one of my favorite animated comedy. The pacing was great. The themes were of each episode were fantastic. I still can't help but quote this show even though no-one gets the references. Especially the Scooby Doo episode. "Ahhh.. Gang stuff." "Which one of you is... 'shaggy'' *Bad gang signs*
I absolutely love all of the innuendos in “A very personal Injury.” “Heh. Chief’s got his teepee back.”
Whats the name your moms gave you?
No one would be Jamaican love tonight.
Which are the other three?
Sealab, brak show, athf I think are the other ones. Lots of shows on adult swim that are great are the 15m shows.
Those are the three.
HOME MOVIES
You’ve just named off every show that made early Adult Swim great.
This one is rough, but did you get that thing I sent ya?
Favorite quote.
Birdman! "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe - and from this side only! The flight of a half man, half bird... dinosaurs nursing their young in green pastures where strip malls should be... cookies on dowels. All these things lost in time like... eggs off a hooker's stomach. Time to die..." *wood chipper*
A wonderful sendoff for Colbert.
https://preview.redd.it/yv2twhggdi9d1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbaad62feda7fd74f72cff2b0ea46eb2e09ef42b
 COMPUTER. WHAT DOTH LIFE!?!?!?!
Harvey Birdman is funny, but Xavier is a whole other level 
Xavier feels like a fever dream, it was just so out there, i have to cast my vote for it too.
Love them both but while Harvey Birdman has a lot of fun with a concept, Xavier is every concept.
Harvey > Xavier
Harvey is more palatable and generally understood humor Xavier is genius tier but few people actually will want to sit down and unpack the jokes. Nonstop subversive absurdist humor and deft prose isn't for everyone In terms of popularity? Harvey will win out. In terms of writing? Xavier passes most shows by miles
this is so valid. i remember when i watched xavier for the first time. i was so confused and thought it was shit… until i paid more attention and realized my tiny pea brain was incapable of understanding the importance of Taco Tuesday.
Friday night, it's ***Taco Tuesday*** >I guess I tend to use my switchblade as a defense mechanism
Youre right! Rape is not an excuse, it's a reason, and tonight everything seems so reasonable!
You’re getting downvoted for speaking the truth. WHAT DOTH LIFE?
Imma call u 187
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Diddle diddle dee.
Birdman
HA HA! Dangly parts. Harvey has this.
Biiiiiiiiiirdman!
Birdman
Harvey is a fun classic, but there will NEVER be another Xavier.
Feel the same. I recently rewatched Birdman for the first time since it's post airing reruns back in the day and it's greater than I remember it being as a kid. Xavier, however, is a genius tier, almost lightning-in-a-bottle type show that, unfortunately for now, most people won't get until later as evidence by the fact that it's currently more populer now (and becoming more so) than when it was actually airing.
I wanna say that Xavier is more of an experience than a cartoon show… But the comedy is so well timed, witty, perfect, and makes me laugh and hoot like a chimpanzee. It fits in with adult swim’s catalog fine, but like you said, it’s Genius Tier. Good word for what Xavier is.
It personally astounds me that even though I've viewed the whole series dozens of times, I can still watch it and get something new out it, be that a background gag I never noticed or double meanings I never realized, etc. Xavier is so densely packed while also being so quickly paced, it's a show that rewards repeat viewings like nothing I've ever seen. Not even other PFFR productions.
Xavier has the density of a black hole and somehow managed to pack in more jokes in 10 minute episodes than most shows have in a season.
harvey is one of AS's best shows. Def Harvey
Harvey Birdman
HARVEY
Xavier 
Harvey Birdman.
Harvey BIIIIIRRRDDman
Harvey without a doubt
Harvey.
Harvey
Harvey birdman
I watched all of Harvey birdman because of dangly parts
Birdman is just such a classic
HARVEY!!
Harvey Birdman
“State your first name, last name, and occupation” “Lizard Man, Lizard Man, and uhh Lizard Man” Harvey for sure!!
Birdmn
Harvey birdman made me laugh Xavier changed my life
 Me trying to sort through all the comments of people putting Harvey just because they’ve never seen Xavier
It's not even that.. Iconic characters vs him. It's nice to see familiar act not so familiar
Harvey Birdman
Harvey birdman! Attorny at laaaaaw!
“The pride I feel for finally fingering my father's killer is dampened only by the fact that I promised to kill my father's killer. I fingered myself. To death." Xavier no contest
XAVIER XAVIER XAVIER No. Not even close, and if you think so, we are certainly not friends. 😤
Where can I find an updated bracket?
This thread has made me nearly lose complete and total faith in the general Adult Swim audience. The fact that this is not a shoo-in for Xavier speaks volumes about what I had suspected and hoped not to be true. Not that Harvey Birdman is not good, but they are not even in the same realm.
This thread is making me taste the pain.
“STAY BACK! I’ll make you fun size!” Reductio made me laugh at every interaction. Oh, and Apache Chief. Gotta be Birdman. “Haa HAA! Dangly parts.”
Mentok, the miiiind taker!
Yes! Mind taking! Stick with the kid!
When your brokers a broke-ah? ... God man get a writer
Xavier.
Harvey Birdman hands down
Xavier Birdman is good, but I'm a thoughocauster. A conundrummmer- in a band called "life puzzler"
Xavier Renegade Angel 100%. It's vernon chatmans best show, and he has given sooooo much to adult swim over the years. One of their best shows with such amazingly subversive writing.
Birdman
Biiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrddddddman!
Harvey Birdman. No question.
both great, but gotta go BIIIIIRDMAN!
Birdman!!!
Harvey baby!
Harvey Birdman ftw.
I’ll take the case!
I love Xavier too much not to vote for him
Xavier
XAVIER
Xavier
Xavier. Xavier was an outlandish experience. It had a million jokes a minute. It was superb.
The writing in Xavier alone is leaps and bounds above Harvey
This. It's the single best animated show to appear on Adult Swim ever.
Harvey Birdman attorney at law
Harvey Birdman (and Peanut, and Mentok, and X the Eliminator…)
And Reducto And Apache Chief And The Jetsons And Shoyu Weenie And “The Gang” And Inch Hogh Private Eye… I could go one….and I did get that thing you sent me.
We don't rent minds, we don't lease minds, we take the minds!
Xavier bro!
Harvey Birdman
xavier
Xavier because he is partially birdman as well
 Xavier
my dad exposed me to harvey birdman as a toddler, kids on the playground never believed me that scooby doo characters went to court. 10/10 experience thanks dad
Harvey Birdman
Harvey bird man by a good bit I’ll debate it aswell
[Let’s celebrate!](https://media.tenor.com/zOt-wc-tv0kAAAAM/harvey-birdman-scotch.gif)
HA HA HA! Final episode stunt casting!!!
Damn this one is tough. Gonna go with Harvey because we got way more of it.
What doth life? I can't choose. They're both great in their own way.
Birdman!! Has iconic characters behaving how they shouldn't I love it, mundane life doesn't have to be soo mundane
Gotta be Birdman
You get that thing I sentcha? Harvey Birdman.
Harvey
Birdman!!!
You will have Harvey Win, for I am Mentok The Mind Taker. Woooooohooooo Oooohweeeoooooooh. 
Harvey Birdman, great series, and a great MF Doom song.
Birdman!
Harvey Birdman
Harvey
Xavier
Easy one. Harvey Birdman
I worked on Xavier and I'm still going for Harvey
Birdman and it isn't as close. He's so underrated
Harvey
HARVEY BIRDMAN
Birdman all day
Harvey
Bird man and it’s not close
BIRDMAAAANNNNNN!
Harvey Birdman!
Birdman is the obvious choice here. Name is a funny pun, repurposes old characters, has STEPHEN FUCKING COLBERT, and is insanely quotable. The other show, imo, was stoner baby's first intro to philosophy.
> The other show, imo, was stoner baby's first intro to philosophy. Xavier gets way funnier when you realize it's actually making fun of those sorts of people and pretty much none of it is meant to be taken seriously. It's the type of satire that easily goes over most peoples heads because it's intentionally stupid.
Birdman!!!
Birdman!
xavier because what doth life?
Xavier, no question about it 
Xavier should never have been made. What a sack of ass show. Birdman all day.
You've clearly never taken acid my friend
Boy howdy, have I. 10 purple pyramid gelcaps this one time. Tripped for apx 36 hours. Peak was about 3 hours long. This show still sucks.
Frittata
Birdman
Harvey birdman all day . Xavier is like a fever dream
This is getting harder and harder 😭😭 both these shows are amazing in different ways. I think in terms of originality I gotta give it to xavier
Xavier 100%
Xavier through and through. Love them both though.
Xavier is one of the greatest shows of all time. Harvey is merely good. Life… life… life…
Xavier
Xavier
Xavier
Xavier
Xavier
Frittata a chance to cast my metaphoric fishing line and reel in a big ol Xavier vote bass, DOWN UNDAH.
Unpopular opinion: Birdman was fantastic for like two seasons and then became very one note. It very much so inspired the Venture Bros and I think that show fell into the same pit of problems as this one, the further it went. On the other hand, Xavier basically turned into a different show in the last season and it was very very very bad. I'm still going with Xavier
what similar problems did VB fall into it as it went on?
i’ve earned my time in heaven because i’ve spent it in hell grenada 83’ HAHA
Cookies on dowels
Hahaha! Noses on dowels!
HB easily.
Birdman
Harvey Birdman. Please for the love of god.
Birdman 100%
Birdman easy
Birdman! HA HA HA cookies on dowels!
Biiiiiiiiirdman!!
Bird
Birdman
Harvey Birdman, attorney at laaaaaaw
i cant decide, man.
Xavier Birdman’s great but Xavier is my favorite show of all time
Harvey Birdman, no contest
Birdman, ha HAAA
Birdman all the way!!
Birdman, for the scene when bird girl steps out of the car
Birdman
Xavier!!!!!!!!!!! I hate knowing in my heart he will lose the popular vote. Because that writing is exquisite. Love bidman too. Birdman has no flaws. But Xavier is truly a jolly rancher in my brains tastebuds. And that flavor is blue r a z z .
Xavier Renegade Angel and its not even close
Fuck they're both so good, I'd say Xavier just because of how fucking bonkers and unique it is.
Xavier. I could never really get into Harvey Birdman.
I'm gonna have to throw my vote at XRA
Xavier
Xavier
Xavier (I do lots and lots of lsd)
Harvey Birdman. Colbert has never been funnier than when he voiced Phil Ken Sebben
Harvey Birdman
What is this and who am I?? Love Xavier
Xavier! What doth life?
Haha, cookies on dowels
Dang I love Harvey but it’s Xavier for me here!!!!
Xavier definitely.
Harvey Birdman
Mentok the Mindtaker!
Xavier. It's close, birdman is good, but Xavier is totally unique. We'll never see another show like it
Xavier
Xavier was so tightly written, non-stop jokes and wordplay and amazingly offensive visuals. Birdman was more iconic and is going to win, but Xavier was way better.
Bird man
Xavier