In a delightful twist, Beldar (played by Dan Aykroyd) and Prymaat (portrayed by Jane Curtin) have returned to our screens in a new commercial for State Farm, leaving us to wonder where their daughter, Connie, has gone—presumably off living her own life. This ad is a humorous take on the “State of Unrest” campaign and captures the essence of what made the original Coneheads sketches so memorable.
As someone who grew up watching the early days of Saturday Night Live, I find this revival amusing. It effectively encapsulates the classic Coneheads elements: a quintessential suburban backdrop, humorous wordplay, and references to “mass quantities.”
Reflecting on Saturday Night Live’s 40-year legacy prompted me to revisit some of the show’s iconic sketches. Though I was only nine when it first aired, I couldn’t resist its charm. My brother and I, despite our sibling squabbles, would stay up late to catch our favorite episodes, especially when musical guests like Paul Simon were featured.
Over the years, my interest in the show waned as the humor shifted and the cast seemed prone to breaking character mid-sketch. However, I recently had the chance to rediscover it through the eyes of my 11-year-old son. I figured if I could enjoy it at nine, he might find it entertaining, too.
To my surprise, he burst into laughter at the line, “You sound like a really attractive guy.” But the highlight was when he found “The Wolverines,” the inaugural sketch that launched the series, to be absolutely hilarious. It’s a testament to either his sophisticated sense of humor or perhaps a little quirkiness inherited from me. Or maybe it’s both.
Now, I’m delighted to hear him walk around exclaiming “Cheeburger cheeburger!” and I can hardly wait for the day he learns about Julia Child, so I can introduce him to even more comedic gems.
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In summary, the Coneheads are back and managing to connect generations through their timeless humor, while also providing a chance for parents to reflect on their own experiences in a more modern context.