You might think the Coneheads were just a relic of the past, but guess what? Beldar (played by Dan Aykroyd) and Prymaat (Jane Curtin) are back in our lives—this time in a State Farm commercial! It’s a hilarious twist on their classic “State of Unrest” ad, and honestly, I can’t get enough of it. Growing up on early Saturday Night Live, I find this sketch as amusing now as I did back then. It’s got all the Conehead classics: suburban shenanigans, a quirky vocabulary lesson, and, of course, references to mass quantities!
A few months ago, in celebration of SNL’s 40th anniversary, I dove into the show’s history and revisited some of the original sketches. I was only 9 when SNL first aired, and definitely not their target audience, but I was hooked! My brother and I, who were always at each other’s throats, would stay up late to catch it, especially when our favorite guests were on (I was a die-hard fan of Paul Simon back then).
As the years went by, I drifted away from the show when it seemed like the cast was less funny and more prone to cracking up at their own jokes mid-sketch. However, I recently rediscovered the joy of SNL by watching it with my 11-year-old son. I figured if I could handle it at 9, he might enjoy it at 11. So, I introduced him to some classic sketches.
The moment he roared with laughter when a character said, “You sound like a really attractive guy” was priceless. But my favorite? When he found “The Wolverines,” the very first sketch aired on SNL’s opening night, utterly hilarious. He’s either got a sophisticated sense of humor or he’s just as quirky as his mom—maybe both!
Now, I have a son who cheerfully walks around saying “Cheeburger cheeburger!” and I couldn’t be prouder. Once he learns who Julia Child is, I have another gem ready for him.
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Summary: The Coneheads have made a hilarious comeback in a State Farm commercial, reminding fans of their classic charm. Watching SNL with my son has reignited my love for the show, especially as he finds joy in the sketches I adored as a kid. Our shared laughter over iconic lines and sketches has created a wonderful bonding experience.