i was just thinking about the web series and the viceland show and how they are two different canons with different rules, much like other consistent plots for shows and characters. (eg. much like how wile e. coyote's plans blow up in his face and he can never catch the road runner)
the only rule in the web series as far as i am is that they never say why they want to play at the rivoli. however in the show, it feels like many rules are in play:
from what i personally believe, the following rules are:
don't ever talk about money in a tangible sense unless it's pivotal to the plot at that point. (such as getting all the money for the float or having no money to buy chicken nuggets). their income is either finite or infinite depending on the current situation they are in. it's kinda like the dude from 'the big lebowski', and how throughout the film he's either quite wealthy or just getting by, from his royalties. but to matt and jay it doesn't matter because how they present themselves doesn't give you an insight into either
matt and jay don't know anyone except for their camera man (jared). they live in their own bubble and whenever they do try to interact with others it's like a bad and awkward attempt at first contact with another species. any connections they make are fleeting and obscure
no consoles after the 'n64' exist. they mention 'secret of mana' so the snes clearly exists and jay plays 'diablo' on the piano so they know PC games
they never state why they want to play at the rivoli (it's heavily implied, and it is stated in the film though)
they could easily play at the rivoli but they are always self-sabotaging their plan or one another
they don't ever play the same song twice or even have real songs. nirvana the band aren't even a band, they are like the band you formed in highschool where you planned to write a song but never did it
never mention nirvana or kurt cobain, etc
no series problems from the last episode will effect the next. only personal drama carries over. so jay wanting to leave the band would follow over. but them being chased by the police for robbing a bank, kidnapping a child, sneaking into sundance or having to pay back thousands of dollars is never to be mentioned except as references as some obstacle they were able to get over
i mean again, this is just how i see it
to an extent, matt and jay are like moronic creatures trapped in a time loop of their own nostalgia and capabilities, and it's especially represented throughout the film as jay attempts to break that cylce with a solo act, and furthermore changing time and being by himself. jay is able and can break the cycle but knows that matt is the only one out there he's ever cared about to not do so.
and that's totally not important at all
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