Just to let everyone know, you don't have to be of southern extract, deeply inbred or American to watch and truly appreciate this awesome show. Squidbillies is as socially indicative here in Australia as it is anywhere that there exists small pockets of humanity who seem a little isolated, rural and backwards (back-woods). They may not be classy but these characters are certainly a lot more honest and alive than the empty, plastic, user-friendly drones pumped out by the "so-called" sit-coms of today. The subtle nuances within each character are rendered to near-perfection from Earlys sardonic trucker caps to grannies mysteriously phallic droopy middle tentacle. The voice talent in Squidbillies is second to none. the writing is insanely funny, the wild, playful artwork complements it all beautifully. Sometimes true sophistication comes in truly crude packages and thankfully shows like Squidbillies, aqua teen, Kenny vs. Spenny and Trailer Park Boys exist amongst the mediocrity of reality television for the masses. With the late great Bill Hicks and George Carlin no longer with us, its shows like these that provide hope for the future voices of comedy and indeed humanity. greets to early, granny, and rusty from outback Australia.Now excuse me, i have got to go get me some of them chrome plated truck nuts for my truck-boat-truck. its muddin' time. Whooooo!
45 Reviews
The reason to have a DVR
alkonman29 November 2009
Most folks that don't like this most likely watch Friends, The pain of losing the hard drive on the DVR of all the Billies means I have to start over, but know I get them burned to disc so I can spread the Dan Halen gospel to those unable to watch the perils "of Jeff Gordons still beating heart" Christmas is coming up you know. I wish they would get it on at 11 central though. Unknown Hinson is kinda like a modern Roger Miller in my mind- I hope to have a Truck Boat Truck someday. And anybody who knows that soccer ain't football is alright in my book. I like the different songs Billie Jo Shafer sings at the openings, would like to see where they can be found.
A Weird One For Sure
view_and_review23 March 2024
"Squidbillies" is just a weird cartoon that is appealing if you like weird cartoons. Shoot, I was watching "Aqua Teen Hunger Force," so how much stranger could "Squidbillies" be?
"Squidbillies" were called that because they were hillbilly squid, if you can imagine such a thing. They were quite literally squid that were hillbillies. The main character was Early Cuyler (voiced by Unknown Hinson and then by Tracy Morgan). He was the patriarch. He had a son named Rusty (voiced by Daniel McDevitt) and his mother Granny (voiced by Dana Snyder). They spent every episode attempting to be as redneck as possible. That meant snapback trucker caps with dumb slogans, junk all over the property, and a beat up old shack for a home. The animated drawings are a little crude, but "South Park" proved that the drawings don't mean anything as long as you have good content.
"Squidbillies" were called that because they were hillbilly squid, if you can imagine such a thing. They were quite literally squid that were hillbillies. The main character was Early Cuyler (voiced by Unknown Hinson and then by Tracy Morgan). He was the patriarch. He had a son named Rusty (voiced by Daniel McDevitt) and his mother Granny (voiced by Dana Snyder). They spent every episode attempting to be as redneck as possible. That meant snapback trucker caps with dumb slogans, junk all over the property, and a beat up old shack for a home. The animated drawings are a little crude, but "South Park" proved that the drawings don't mean anything as long as you have good content.
Uncle Squidbilly!!!
kim-miller12 March 2006
Someone, whose opinion I trust, told me about this show, so I made the effort to stay up late on a Sunday night to see it. I was laughing out loud watching this, right by myself! It is one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. Beats the heck out of the Simpsons. Well, I suppose I should say "Squidbillies is to the rural South what The Simpsons is the suburban America." The dialect and dialog are authentic -- this is no Hollywood creation. I have family that talks just like this!
The crude illustration contributes to the gritty setting and characters. I think there have only been about 6 episodes so far. I hope they're planning to produce more.
Let me just say, it was well-worth staying up late and getting to work tired on Monday morning. I just wish Adult Swim on Cartoon Network aired it earlier and more often.
The crude illustration contributes to the gritty setting and characters. I think there have only been about 6 episodes so far. I hope they're planning to produce more.
Let me just say, it was well-worth staying up late and getting to work tired on Monday morning. I just wish Adult Swim on Cartoon Network aired it earlier and more often.
Apparently only funny if you have a sense of humor...
jamesparsons28 November 2006
Wow, verbusen from Kuwait needs to lighten up. With all due respect, it's an 11-minute Adult Swim cartoon. Squidbillies does not set out to make everybody in Georgia out to be backwoods hicks. It is not a social commentary, it's a comedic animated short about redneck squids. I personally think this show is hilarious, but you have to follow along with the commentary as it moves fast and the humor lies in the dialog. The very premise is absurd, but then again so are talking fast food items (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) or a superhero attorney (Harvey Birdman). These cartoons feature talented writers that offer up ridiculous plots and clever writing, meant to be laughed at and not scrutinized for their value to society.
Why did you ruin it?
Terrorantula18 November 2021
another fine addition to adult swim
jumb-pwns29 December 2006
Squidbillies continues in the adult swim tradition of non traditional animation and manages to set itself apart from its predecessors with excellent voice acting and a unique visual presentation. At first glance the show could be described as a dadaist representation of deep southern stereotypes but its actually much more. The often bizarre episodes have a common thread of continuity involving a father being rejoined with his abandoned son and their life as a dysfunctional family unit. Younger viewers might not understand the sardonic commentary on difficult subjects such as racism, crime, alcoholism, spousal abuse, single parenting, and relationships. These same viewers will most certainly not comprehend the references to popular rock bands of yore. There is plenty of juvenile humor to keep them laughing. All in all its a refreshing and sometimes inspired take on the American experience that doesn't pull any punches and never fails to entertain.
Bring back Unknown Hinson! This is AWFUL!
srcheek-5623931 January 2022
I have been a HUGE fan of squidbillies from the FIRST EPISODE. I watched it through high school, through adulthood. It's always been my favorite. Me and my husband also have Early tattoos if that tells you anything. We are from Tennessee, born and raised in the South and this show was always so funny and just the perfect show to just laugh and get away for a little bit. But now? It's absolutely terrible. No offense to him, but Tracy Morgan does not and will never, ever, EVER fit the character of Early. It sounds like a joke. When I first heard his voice, I thought it was a joke for the show. And when I looked into everything I couldn't believe it. Early was the show. He is why people watch(ed) and love(d) it so much. Tracy Morgans personality, voice, accent, all of it is wrong. It doesn't fit. It doesn't work and is completely terrible. And whoever decided this would be a good option should be mentally evaluated. I am so upset and disappointed. Yes, it's a cartoon. But it's one of those things that brings me back, me and my husband used to sit together in high school and laugh and laugh at this, and still did all these years later. Until now. Just bc Unknown Hinson voiced opinions that may not be agreed with, or aren't the prettiest doesn't mean he should be eliminated as this character. Isn't that part of the reason he fit so well with the Early character? Because it was pretty much him in squid form. And isn't that why we are supposed to have free speech? I say cancel it if Tracy Morgan is going to be the only option. It's like putting Snoop Dogg or Ludacris as Hank or Bobby on King of the Hill, or Larry the Cable guy on Boondocks... they don't fit that character.. plain and simple.
This show is awesome!
solidindustries30 July 2007
Why? Because it's badass is why!
But seriously it is a very fun show to watch. Especially if you live in or are from the south. it reminds you of some of the people you might see at the local walmart in Mt Airy or some other rural town. The made up words are definitely my favorite thing about the show. Words such as outstandiner, sonabitchen, and truckboattruck. The characters are very well thought out and always make you laugh.
Many people upon first watching the show are a little taken aback if you are not prepared for this type of humor. But watch it again and you will definitely be entertained.
Watch it!
But seriously it is a very fun show to watch. Especially if you live in or are from the south. it reminds you of some of the people you might see at the local walmart in Mt Airy or some other rural town. The made up words are definitely my favorite thing about the show. Words such as outstandiner, sonabitchen, and truckboattruck. The characters are very well thought out and always make you laugh.
Many people upon first watching the show are a little taken aback if you are not prepared for this type of humor. But watch it again and you will definitely be entertained.
Watch it!
Who-WHO Thought This Was a Good Idea??
gch-786788 December 2021
Tracy Morgan as Early???
--Really???
---REALLY????
Were they TRYING to tell millions of fans and dedicated followers of this once great show to go fk themselves??
I mean... why not a few hours of just the words "Thanks for supporting our cutting-edge comedy for the first 12 seasons... now jump up your own a$$ and fk off!!"
Sad.
--Really???
---REALLY????
Were they TRYING to tell millions of fans and dedicated followers of this once great show to go fk themselves??
I mean... why not a few hours of just the words "Thanks for supporting our cutting-edge comedy for the first 12 seasons... now jump up your own a$$ and fk off!!"
Sad.
If people only knew
brandondane23 May 2007
This show is great. I ran across it recently when visiting my parents in Texas. There was a late night marathon. BUT, I grew up in rural Arkansas and lived in Atlanta for a few years (sometimes spending weekends in the North Georgia Mountains). Really.
If people only knew how close to the truth this show is to the rural South, then they would be astounded. Sure, it's a tad excessive, but not too much. Take it from me-- I'm half Redneck on my Mama's side.
The "symbolism" of things throughout the South is rather amazing. I would have to assume that some or all of the creators are from somewhere in the region.
Good stuff.
If people only knew how close to the truth this show is to the rural South, then they would be astounded. Sure, it's a tad excessive, but not too much. Take it from me-- I'm half Redneck on my Mama's side.
The "symbolism" of things throughout the South is rather amazing. I would have to assume that some or all of the creators are from somewhere in the region.
Good stuff.
The Simpson Meet The Trailer Park Boys
june-sasser31 January 2019
Awesome just awesome. As a person who was born in the Midwest to redneck parents and then taken by them to Georgia against my will, I know these squids! I am Dan Halen! These Bumpkins need to be exploited to justify their very existence.
SEASON 13 SUCKS!
nimitz5419 November 2021
Please bring back Unknown Hinson or cancel the show!
JUST DO IT NOW.
Tracy Morgan is not the right voice actor for Early... in no way. WHO CAME UP WITH THIS IDEA!?
You kiled the best cartoon ever aired on tv all because of Hinson's remarks. That's got to be the dumbest reason ever to fire the best voice actor of all time on what was possibly the best show ever made for tv.
JUST DO IT NOW.
Tracy Morgan is not the right voice actor for Early... in no way. WHO CAME UP WITH THIS IDEA!?
You kiled the best cartoon ever aired on tv all because of Hinson's remarks. That's got to be the dumbest reason ever to fire the best voice actor of all time on what was possibly the best show ever made for tv.
Use to be great, now it's terrible
strongbad-274-7066347 December 2021
Hilarious!!!
britegray2 November 2006
Laugh out loud funny. So different. Squidbillies is rude, crude, sometimes disturbing humor involving Squids who are hillbillies and live in a shack in the country. And all their opinions and misinformation---ignorance and chaos ensues. I like watching something that is smart in it's silly humor. Does that make sense? Unexpected, surprising, hilarious. When you watch this you know you are not watching the same old he said she said daytime blah. You are actually watching something new and creative. I can say that about a lot of cartoons on AdultSwim on Cartoon Network. Such as Venture Bros. and hopefully soon to come back Korgoth of Barbaria. Shows that I look forward to watching and hate to miss. Shows always set to record on my DVR so as not to miss.
Used to be good
Goregasms16 November 2021
Great Show
drkpenguin28 January 2009
Warning: Spoilers
Man, this is one of my favorite things to watch now.
I was introduced to Squidbillies on Christmas Day when I saw it at my sister-in-laws house. I saw the Christmas Episode with Santa getting tore up by the squids! I couldn't believe this show! Its wonderful. I was laughing so hard I was crying. I totally forgot that it was even Christmas and had presents to open.
I would marry by this cartoon if possible. My wife got angry because everybody started opening presents and I was too busy watching this hilarious cartoon.
I would recommend this cartoon for older teens and adults only. There is a good bit of blood and gore. Of course all in good fun and humor.
I was introduced to Squidbillies on Christmas Day when I saw it at my sister-in-laws house. I saw the Christmas Episode with Santa getting tore up by the squids! I couldn't believe this show! Its wonderful. I was laughing so hard I was crying. I totally forgot that it was even Christmas and had presents to open.
I would marry by this cartoon if possible. My wife got angry because everybody started opening presents and I was too busy watching this hilarious cartoon.
I would recommend this cartoon for older teens and adults only. There is a good bit of blood and gore. Of course all in good fun and humor.
The new voice for early (Tracy morgan)
darkpathx16 November 2021
Well to not sound to racist but Tracy Morgan for the redneck typed voice we have come to know and love for squidbillies it sounds completely out of place and a total friggin disappointment to put kindly I hate it with a passion won't even keep it on the TV, and I've never had to change cartoon network day or night because of a single show until tonight.
Were the squidbillies a must watch???
patsycamp27 October 2005
Well, to tell the truth, I had to watch the 1st episode twice to get the full effect...but NOW, see I am hooked...This show has so much potential, man Earlie is AWESOME...I swear to God I have met these people...Anyway keep up the good work, and ppl give it a chance, I cant wait for the next episode...I know I am not the typical audience...I am a 36 year old mother of 2...and I am trying to get my son who is 18 to watch with me...I WILL GET HIM HOOKED...I GOT HIM HOOKED ON MASTER SHAKE...LOL I hope this show takes off really good and I hope you bring back Earlies girlfriend...the FAT LADY...I cant remember her name...but I can sure hear her talking about "the front BUTT"...AH MAN...that was funny as hell...
Holee Chrome!!
redbeard_nv8 September 2006
Warning: Spoilers
It amazes me the depths and the pinnacles of creation that come from Williams Street Productions, the home-grown animation studio that feeds Cartoon Networks Adult Swim with USA based animation to balance off the ever popular Japanese Anime titles. From the freakishly crappy and boring wastes of time and gray matter such as "12 oz. Mouse" and "Perfect Hair Forever" to the witty and cutting edge creations like "Sealab 2021" and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force".
The most recent is the small select half dozen episodes of "Squidbillies", a crudely drawn, but decently animated product of the Radical Axis animation team and hysterically written and performed under the guidance of Jim Fortier and his team. Every redneck sight gag and myth is turned on it's ear with this impossible family of hick squids, from the drunken, pumpkin raping, knife-wielding Earlie Cuyler, who urinated pure Bourbon whiskey, his equally ignorant and put-upon son, Rusty, cousin Lil, complete with a nail job that resembles tap shoes to the over-sexed, dementia ridden Grannie perpetually slung from a walker. Add to that the clueless sheriff (played with great panache by legendary Russ Meyers bad guy Charles Napier), the hugely overweight siren of the hills, Krystal, a massive , immobile, mega-gulp swilling hulk of a woman who is the illegitimate mother of Rusty who so much as refuses to move an inch that she's eventually declared a historical monument as an outdoor shut-in, to the dwarfish, griffin riding, sheet rock and deadly home appliance magnate Dan Halen, who markets rust laden home surgical kits and barb wire baby hammocks, and who, when sued by the parents of an unfortunate child, sues them back for calling his creation a "baby death trap", claiming he already had a copyright on the name.
Never has there been so much buzz been produced on the web and in animation fan circles produced by these six, 15 minute episodes of sheer hysteria, if for nothing else, but to see what happens when new episodes premiere in September. I, for one, have busted a gut seeing the two coming attractions.
The most recent is the small select half dozen episodes of "Squidbillies", a crudely drawn, but decently animated product of the Radical Axis animation team and hysterically written and performed under the guidance of Jim Fortier and his team. Every redneck sight gag and myth is turned on it's ear with this impossible family of hick squids, from the drunken, pumpkin raping, knife-wielding Earlie Cuyler, who urinated pure Bourbon whiskey, his equally ignorant and put-upon son, Rusty, cousin Lil, complete with a nail job that resembles tap shoes to the over-sexed, dementia ridden Grannie perpetually slung from a walker. Add to that the clueless sheriff (played with great panache by legendary Russ Meyers bad guy Charles Napier), the hugely overweight siren of the hills, Krystal, a massive , immobile, mega-gulp swilling hulk of a woman who is the illegitimate mother of Rusty who so much as refuses to move an inch that she's eventually declared a historical monument as an outdoor shut-in, to the dwarfish, griffin riding, sheet rock and deadly home appliance magnate Dan Halen, who markets rust laden home surgical kits and barb wire baby hammocks, and who, when sued by the parents of an unfortunate child, sues them back for calling his creation a "baby death trap", claiming he already had a copyright on the name.
Never has there been so much buzz been produced on the web and in animation fan circles produced by these six, 15 minute episodes of sheer hysteria, if for nothing else, but to see what happens when new episodes premiere in September. I, for one, have busted a gut seeing the two coming attractions.
Squidbillies bring it home
rwsvham7 July 2006
Having grown up in the South, I understand this wretched show and I must admit it reminds me of Grandma and several cousins. It is brilliant.....not only WHAT they (the characters) say, but HOW they say it. It is scarily accurate.
Fire and Ice. I gotta warn ya, Fire and Ice.
I hope for more episodes. I've gotten fellow Southern coworkers watching this show and they love it as well. I believe there is a second season coming out in the fall. Yes!
I, too, am a real Pugnut. Kudos to Adult Swim for bringing it home for intellectual Southerners (yes, we do exist.) We get IT and IT is fabulous.
Fire and Ice. I gotta warn ya, Fire and Ice.
I hope for more episodes. I've gotten fellow Southern coworkers watching this show and they love it as well. I believe there is a second season coming out in the fall. Yes!
I, too, am a real Pugnut. Kudos to Adult Swim for bringing it home for intellectual Southerners (yes, we do exist.) We get IT and IT is fabulous.
Tracy Morgan is not the right pick for squidbillies
rodneylewisd6 December 2021
Awesome Show
forsakeneliza15 May 2008
Every now and then great cartoons are born, this here is second to no other, than ATHF. Excellent characters. All the voice actors and writers are genius.
I love the show it makes me laugh from start to finish. Cartoon Network is full of great shows like these on Adult Swim. It's definitely worth checking out. Others you may or may not enjoy are Shin Chan, Death Note, American Dad,...etc.
I love the episode with the guitar solos. The granny is hilarious. The entire cast is darn right lovable. There isn't much more to add. You know it's not right that I have to write ten lines. Yet it's such a great show, I had to write this here, review.
I love the show it makes me laugh from start to finish. Cartoon Network is full of great shows like these on Adult Swim. It's definitely worth checking out. Others you may or may not enjoy are Shin Chan, Death Note, American Dad,...etc.
I love the episode with the guitar solos. The granny is hilarious. The entire cast is darn right lovable. There isn't much more to add. You know it's not right that I have to write ten lines. Yet it's such a great show, I had to write this here, review.
What Happened?
dvsemporium17 December 2021
I loved this show! I've watched every episode at least once, and many episodes dozens of times ('Love Yer Feller Man' comes to mind!) I moved to Georgia in 1990 and the reason I find Squidbillies especially hilarious is that I've actually known people exactly like Early Cuyler, though they're becoming much scarcer these days.
I was stoked that new episodes would be forthcoming. I sat down to watch and immediately thought 'wait...why does Early Cuyler sound like a black dude and not a redneck?' I looked online and found out there was some 'social justice' furore that led to Unknown Hinson being ridden out of town on an überwoke rail and lynched in the Twitter public square!
I'd never heard of Tracy Morgan until now. I harbor no animus toward the man and don't blame him for seizing a lucrative opportunity, but he is NOT a suitable replacement for Early Cuyler's voice. Imagine watching James Earl Jones in a film, but voiced by Garth Brooks...totally distracting and verging on sacrilege! They should've just ended the show instead of going out tarnished and in tatters.
I was stoked that new episodes would be forthcoming. I sat down to watch and immediately thought 'wait...why does Early Cuyler sound like a black dude and not a redneck?' I looked online and found out there was some 'social justice' furore that led to Unknown Hinson being ridden out of town on an überwoke rail and lynched in the Twitter public square!
I'd never heard of Tracy Morgan until now. I harbor no animus toward the man and don't blame him for seizing a lucrative opportunity, but he is NOT a suitable replacement for Early Cuyler's voice. Imagine watching James Earl Jones in a film, but voiced by Garth Brooks...totally distracting and verging on sacrilege! They should've just ended the show instead of going out tarnished and in tatters.
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