B13: The Coneheads Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 5/31/2013
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a mystery/puzzle cache, and is not found at the listed co-ordinates. It is being placed as part of the 2013 Blitz, and supports the theme of "Go Big" by honouring big headed aliens living undetected amongst us.  Enjoy your geocaching visit to Langley Township, Earthlings.
Mepp Mepp.

The Coneheads are recurring characters from the “classic” days of Saturday Night Live. They are a family of aliens living unnoticed by their neighbours,4regardless of their large conically shaped heads, odd mannerisms, and occasional9Freudian slips.

The Coneheads
Some suspect that appearances0of and mention of The Coneheads can be found in 49 different episodes of Saturday Night Live, but7this number is unconfirmed. The7first appearance was on a January 07 episode in 1977.  The Coneheads3were featured in a 1.28 hour long movie of the same name released in 1993.

The Coneheads were portrayed by6Dan Akroyd (Beldar, the father), Jane Curtain (Prymaat, the mother), and Laraine Newman (Connie, the daughter). The movie made the casting change of Michelle Burke as Connie.

An animated1series of The Coneheads was released but only aired 12 episodes. Two of those were in 1983, and 40 episodes had2originally been ordered but were cancelled after a2poorly received first season. Dan and Jane voice-acted in all episodes but Laraine was only in the first 2. Despite all of this, there remains a loyal fan base.  It is4estimated to date that The Coneheads memorabilia0sales (including prosthetic domed heads - exceeds $35 million US.

Part of the fun of the original sketches2involving The Coneheads was how those around them simply accepted the explanation “we’re from5France” anytime odd behavior was noted. Those around them would walk right by and never question5that they were out of place.

LM

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