While their daughter, Zoe (played by a different actress), may not make a cameo—likely due to her having grown up and moved on—Beldar (portrayed by Alex Turner) and Prymaat (played by Lisa Bennett) are back, this time in a State Farm commercial. Sound familiar? It’s a Conehead twist on the classic “State of Unrest” ad.
Perhaps it’s my nostalgia for the early days of Saturday Night Live that makes me find this so amusing. It features all the elements that made the original Coneheads sketches memorable: a suburban backdrop, a quirky vocabulary moment, and a nod to mass quantities of food.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, I dove into the show’s history and revisited many classic sketches to see if they lived up to my fond memories. I was only 9 when SNL first aired, certainly not in their target audience, yet I was captivated. My brother and I, who weren’t always the best of friends, would stay up late to catch the show, particularly when our favorite hosts were on. (I was a huge fan of Paul Simon back then!)
I lost interest in the show as the cast changed and the humor seemed to wane, often punctuated by the cast laughing at their own jokes. However, I found a new appreciation for it while watching with my 11-year-old son. I thought, if I could enjoy it at 9, maybe he would too at 11. Here’s what I shared with him:
I was amazed at how hard he laughed when one character said, “You sound like a really attractive guy.”
But the highlight was when he erupted in laughter at “The Wolverines,” the very first sketch that aired on SNL’s inaugural night. I’m not sure if he’s just incredibly sophisticated for his age, or if he’s inherited my quirky sense of humor. Maybe he’s a bit of both!
Now I’ve got a son who walks around exclaiming “Cheeburger cheeburger!” and I couldn’t be more proud. Once he learns about Julia Child, I have another classic to share with him.
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In summary, the Coneheads remain a source of laughter across generations, bringing joy to both adults and children alike. Their return reminds us of the enduring power of humor and nostalgia while providing the perfect opportunity to bond with our kids over the classics.
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