AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE

[Ediacara]

Ok, so I'm new to the whole Adult Swim game, but I think this show is hilarious. But..... WHAT THE FUCK IS IT!? Is there some back story? Should I see the first episode to know why talking fast food is living in New Jersey? Is there even a back story?

[chicagojoe]

1. I'm new to that show too! I Love It !!!!

Maybe a veteran fan will enlighten us.
The voice of Meatwad is enough to crack me up.

[monobrau]

2. No back story, really

The basic set up is that they solve mysteries or something, but of course they never get around to it. There are some in-jokes if you've seen previous episodes, and some characters are recurring, like the 2-d alien guys and mc pee-pants.
My favorite has David Cross as "Happy Time Harry", a sociopathic, alcoholic doll with "action bills" and a knife.

[Samoflange]

3. The closest thing to a back story

Is shown during the end credits....

Apparently, President Lincoln launched them into space with a wooden rocket, where they landed on the moon, were found by astronauts, brought back, and settled in New Jersey.

Apart from that, Frylock does have a picture of him and Dr. Weird on his dresser, but there has never been any direct connection made in the series.

Apathetic mutant fast food Jerseyites with short attention spans and a penchant for using their neighbor's pool: now that's what I call a formula for superhero success!

[MirrorAshes]

4. hah! I think thats the best description of the show I've ever heard ;)

its a wierd one, but damn its hilarious.

[Califooyah Operative]

5. Best cartoon ever.

period.

[Der Blaue Engel]

6. "I was not put on this earth to listen to meat"