It takes a good sense of humor to understand the State. But those who do will say "the state is one of the funniest and most original sketch comedy shows ever. It came on MTV in the early nineties and immediately hooked many viewers with a spoof of the 'Snuggles' commercials which involved a startled woman beating the talking bear with her iron. And it only got better as time went by. The State understood that one of the most important elements of comedy is surprise, unlike many of today's comedies where the joke is telegraphed from a mile away, then explained to make sure everybody got it. They put the joke out there and left it up to the audience to get it. Of course they were on TV during what some consider to be a sketch comedy renaissance with Saturday Night Live in their prime and shows like Kids in the Hall and Mr Show following. Still shows of this caliber are missed in today's comedy void, the only show that comes anywhere near in quality is 'What the Hell is This', but you can only watch if you live in or around Atlanta, or go to their website.
For those of you who barely remember The State, here are some sketches that might remind you; Barry and Levon(the pudding pimps), Doug, The Popa, and monkeys doin it.
For those of you who barely remember The State, here are some sketches that might remind you; Barry and Levon(the pudding pimps), Doug, The Popa, and monkeys doin it.