Too Many Cooks is a surreal comedy short that aired on Adult Swim in 2014. Created by Casper Kelly, it initially appears to be a typical TV sitcom opening credits sequence, but quickly spirals into absurdity. The 11-minute video parodies a wide range of TV show genres, including family sitcoms, crime dramas, and science fiction, while also satirizing the seemingly endless, exaggerated opening credit sequences common in 80s and 90s television.
As the short progresses, the sequence becomes increasingly chaotic and bizarre, with random character introductions, recurring gags, and an eerie, sinister subplot involving a mysterious character who begins killing the cast members. The short juxtaposes lighthearted, cheerful music with disturbing and unsettling moments, creating a blend of dark humor and discomfort.
Too Many Cooks gained viral popularity for its unexpected twists, absurdity, and unique style, and it has become a cult hit within Adult Swim's lineup of experimental, offbeat content.
