In a delightful twist, Beldar (played by Dan Aykroyd) and Prymaat (portrayed by Jane Curtin) have made a comeback in a recent State Farm commercial, though their daughter Connie (Laraine Newman) is conspicuously absent, likely due to her having grown up and moved out. This new commercial is a humorous take on the familiar “State of Unrest” campaign, and it’s hard not to chuckle at the Conehead antics.
Having grown up watching the early episodes of Saturday Night Live, I find this revival particularly amusing. It encapsulates everything that made Conehead sketches memorable: a relatable suburban backdrop, clever wordplay, and, of course, a nod to the infamous “mass quantities” phrase.
Reflecting on SNL’s impact, I recently revisited some classic sketches in light of the show’s 40th anniversary. Although I was quite young—only 9 years old—when the show first aired, it captured my attention and imagination. My brother and I, despite our squabbles, would stay up late to enjoy the show together, especially when our favorite guests appeared. My admiration for Paul Simon was already evident back then.
Over the years, I drifted away from SNL as the humor shifted and cast members became more prone to laughing at their own jokes. However, I was thrilled to rediscover the show through the eyes of my 11-year-old son. I reasoned that if I could enjoy it at 9, he might appreciate it at 11. I was right: he laughed heartily at the line, “You sound like a really attractive guy.”
The highlight was when he found “The Wolverines,” the very first sketch ever aired, to be completely hilarious. This means he might just be a sophisticated child—or perhaps he inherited some quirks from me. Now, he joyfully walks around exclaiming “Cheeburger cheeburger!” and I couldn’t be prouder. I can’t wait until he learns about Julia Child; I’ve got another classic ready for him.
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In summary, the Coneheads’ humorous legacy continues to resonate with both adults and children today, proving that laughter can bridge generations.