Taint Magazine

The sketch follows Garry Flank, an eccentric entrepreneur who launches an erotic magazine called Taint devoted exclusively to photographing the perineum (the area between the genitals and anus, colloquially known as the taint). The sketch parodies both pornography industry origin stories and lifestyle magazine culture. Garry and his team celebrate their publishing venture with wild parties featuring sugar highs, popcorn eating, and phone calls - all presented as debaucherous behavior. Bob Odenkirk plays a school principal with a distinctively phlegmy voice who becomes involved in the story. The sketch features Scott Aukerman as a nude taint model, with the memorable tagline It's insane, this guy's taint repeated throughout. The sketch includes a slow-motion spinning celebration scene where Garry exclaims THESE ARE THE PARTY DAYS!!! The parody also includes a tragic turn involving a character called Captain Tragedy. The sketch satirizes the banality and absurdity of niche adult entertainment while maintaining an oddly wholesome tone.

- This was one of the sketches directed by Bob Odenkirk himself - Scott Aukerman's appearance in this sketch is frequently referenced by fans and became one of his notable early TV appearances - The sketch is considered one of the most memorable from Season 4 of Mr. Show - Colin Malone, who plays Max Packer (a partygoer), previously hosted a public access show called "Colin's Sleazy Friends" where he interviewed adult film stars - The sketch title "It's Insane, This Guy's Taint" became the title of the entire episode