michealjfox2003 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.

FilmTx Could we all go camping and exploring in a house owned by someone else while the house itself is sideways and on a cliff. Could we watch a one man show of Jurrasic park while eating tacos from our mailbox? Could we ride a Harley with God to the Porcupine Races? Could we play naked battleship in a prison with open gates while our hormones dance? Can a Jew, an Italian and a redhead-gay live in the same apartment without strange people jumping out and dancing? AND?????? Let's have staring contests and always remember that children of coal miners are worthless. Let's watch men in bikini thongs perform drama while a man in a suit and tie dips his balls in some things. Could there be a better show? If you don't get these references but want to, watch the show. Soon to be on DVD with commentaries!!! But most importantly, aquaman, go talk to some fish.

strategygeek I haven't seen every episode (there weren't that many), but I have seen a number of them, and each had my friends and I ROTFL several times. TedEBear and I must have very different working definitions of sarcasm, satire, parody & wit, because in my opinion The State displayed a mastery of each that would make current network offerings envious. If you're a fan of Kids in the Hall and/or Myers/Carvey/Hartman era SNL I strongly recommend you give The State a try--if you can find it.

eich0089 There is not a day that goes by in which I am not somehow reminded of The State. Every time I see a bowl of pudding, every time I see Thomas Lennon in a Snickers ad, every time I pray to have a family member killed, and every time I think that I might want to dip my balls in a food product I think of those ten plucky guys and one equally plucky woman. It truly was the best sketch comedy show ever. If any one has the opportunity to view any portion of any episode of The State, they should. It would be a crime against humanity if they didn't.