History WebAnimation / BamanPiderman

In the earliest episodes, Baman and Piderman were cartoon parody versions of [[{{ComicBook/Batman}} popular comic]] [[{{ComicBook/SpiderMan}} book heroes]], but they and their world soon take on unique characteristics. Baman and Piderman live in separate houses, with Baman coming over to Piderman's house in nearly every episode. Their friends, Pumkin and Tuba, live in Piderman and Baman's houses, respectively. Later episodes introduce characters like Dese Guys (off-color versions of Baman and Piderman with deeper voices who live in Piderman's basement), Baman's boss (a giant, yellow cat-like creature), and Squib (a mass of green plant tendrils that initially seems hostile but is gradually revealed to have a softer side), among others. The show was initially about the day-to-day interactions of the protagonists, while later episodes have them confronting some of the mysteries of the world around them, all with an ultimately either goofy or heartwarming atmosphere. Most episodes have strong themes of friendship and neighborliness. In 2012, the series was CutShort, with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GAYGord2rGo "Play Da Concert"]] being the final episode to be funded by Mondo Media. In April 2014 a Kickstarter campaign was announced, with the base goal being to make 5 more episodes [[WrapItUp to conclude the story that developed around episode 7]]. The Kickstarter reached its target funding in two days, and closed in May 2014 with 225% of its target funding. The stretch goals reached included a "Making Of" video, two special episodes, a music video by Creator/NeilCicierega, and two additional full episodes for a total 7. As of December 2018, four new episodes have been released. The second most recent one, "Ghost Night 2", is 14:32 long (between two and three times as long as other episodes), and contains some of the most dynamic and nuanced animation to date. The latest video "Noir Detective" was animated by fellow web animator Worthikids.

* MundaneUtility: Piderman has the same abilities as Franchise/SpiderMan, such as walking on walls and the ability to shoot webs out of his wrists. He uses these for unnecessary purposes, such as grabbing small objects or dragging himself along the ground instead of walking.

* WholeCostumeReference: Seeing as how Baman and Piderman are just idiot versions of Franchise/{{Batman}} and Franchise/SpiderMan... [[OurMonstersAreDifferent technically]].

* OffModel: Baman, [[InvokedTrope as a]] RunningGag.

* StupidStatementDanceMix: "Drawing Song."

In the earliest episodes, Baman and Piderman were cartoon parody versions of popular comic book heroes, but they and their world soon take on unique characteristics. Baman and Piderman live in separate houses, with Baman coming over to Piderman's house in nearly every episode. Their friends, Pumkin and Tuba, live in Piderman and Baman's houses, respectively. Later episodes introduce characters like Dese Guys (off-color versions of Baman and Piderman with deeper voices who live in Piderman's basement), Baman's boss (a giant, yellow cat-like creature), and Squib (a mass of green plant tendrils that initially seems hostile but is gradually revealed to have a softer side), among others. The show was initially about the day-to-day interactions of the protagonists, while later episodes have them confronting some of the mysteries of the world around them, all with an ultimately either goofy or heartwarming atmosphere. Most episodes have strong themes of friendship and neighborliness. In 2012, the series was CutShort, with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GAYGord2rGo "Play Da Concert"]] being the final episode to be funded by Mondo Media. In April 2014 a Kickstarter campaign was announced, with the base goal being to make 5 more episodes [[WrapItUp to conclude the story that developed around episode 7]]. The Kickstarter reached its target funding in two days, and closed in May 2014 with 225% of its target funding. The stretch goals reached included a "Making Of" video, two special episodes, a music video by Creator/NeilCicierega, and two additional full episodes for a total 7. As of December 2018, four new episodes have been released. The second most recent one, "Ghost Night 2", is 14:32 long (between two and three times as long as other episodes), and contains some of the most dynamic and nuanced animation to date. The latest video "Noir Detective" was animated by fellow web animator Worthikids.

* {{Diary}}: Pumkin apparently keeps one.

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[[caption-width-right:350:"We're best fwiends!"]]

* {{Adorkable}}: Piderman.
** And Pumkin too, ever since [[spoiler: gaining a body]].

* WholeCostumeReference: Seeing as how Baman and Piderman are just idiot versions of Franchise/{{Batman}} and Franchise/SpiderMan...
** Except they aren't. According to WordOfGod, Baman and Piderman are actually monsters who ''happen'' to look like two certain comic book characters. Piderman is actually a red creature who wears a blue vest. Baman's ''is'' a WCR as he's really a white monster who wears purple clothes.

This show is particularly known for its bizarre WorldBuilding, surprisingly near-perfect continuity and it’s fluid, dynamic animation not seen in most shows.