Captain Monterey Jack is a recurring character on MTV's sketch comedy series "The State," portrayed by Michael Ian Black. The character appears in multiple sketches during Season 1 (episodes 102, 103, and 106) as a parody of the earnest anti-drug and anti-alcohol public service announcements that frequently aired on MTV in the early 1990s. \n\nCaptain Monterey Jack presents himself as a motivational speaker attempting to deliver important messages to young people, but his advice quickly devolves into complete nonsense. His speeches are filled with non-sequiturs, bizarre logical leaps, and absurd statements that have nothing to do with his purported message. For example, he might start discussing drugs or alcohol but then launch into a rant about cheese's inability to use a telephone, or criticize Thomas Edison's family life, or reference Marky Mark and basketball player Charles Barkley (whom he calls "Charles Buckley").\n\nThe humor comes from the contrast between the character's serious, earnest delivery and the complete gibberish he's actually saying. It's a satire of how ineffective and ridiculous some PSAs could be, while also showcasing The State's absurdist comedy style. The character typically appears in a simple setting, speaking directly to the camera, and often features interactions with Doug, played by Michael Showalter.
