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Family Guy

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 11:14 pm
by wilson
Does anybody watch? I think it just might be the funniest, most clever show on television (ever since The Simpsons jumped the shark about 5 years ago).

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 11:25 pm
by DukeUsul
We're regular watchers. The Black-u-weather forecast is what causes the most laughs in our house.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 11:31 pm
by wilson
DukeUsul wrote:We're regular watchers. The Black-u-weather forecast is what causes the most laughs in our house.
It's rainin' sideways!!!

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 11:32 pm
by wilson
The uber-nerdy Star Wars references also never get old to me, and every episode includes multiple totally bizarre off-beat jokes that really make me laugh.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 11:45 pm
by CathyCA
wilson wrote:Does anybody watch? I think it just might be the funniest, most clever show on television (ever since The Simpsons jumped the shark about 5 years ago).
My 12 year old loves it. His dad introduced him to the show. I wish he hadn't.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 11:47 pm
by DukeUsul
Yeah it's not so much for 12 year olds.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 12:06 am
by DevilAlumna
Big fan. Huge.

Love Tricia Takanawa, Asian Reporter; the silly, "humor through repetition" jokes; and the numerous and atrocious ways Peter demeans his daughter, Meg (tthtpptt).

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 12:10 am
by cl15876
Nope, not a fan! I definitely wouldn't have my daughter (12 going on 13) or my son (8) watch it! Tooo much stuff they are NOT ready to process and try to understand going on there!

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 12:15 am
by CameronBornAndBred
Family Guy is one of the smartest written shows on TV. It is also the first prime-time cartoon since the Flintstones to be nominated for a major Emmy. I'm hoping like hell it wins, but I doubt it. The Flintstones didn't win either.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 12:19 am
by CameronBornAndBred
wilson wrote:The uber-nerdy Star Wars references also never get old to me, and every episode includes multiple totally bizarre off-beat jokes that really make me laugh.
I loved the episode where Stewie brought in the cast of Star Trek : TNG. I'd say at least 80% of the celebrities they make fun of are actually the celebrities doing the voices. In that case, the whole TNG cast was themselves.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 12:47 am
by cl15876
CameronBornAndBred wrote:... It is also the first prime-time cartoon since the Flintstones ...
CB&B - I am not sure I'd compare it to the Flintstones.... OMG, there is a HUGE WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!!!! ;)

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 1:11 am
by colchar
My roommate watches it, which means I am forced to sit through it, but I simply cannot stand that show. To me it is ridiculously dumb and is not at all funny.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 1:14 am
by cl15876
colchar wrote:My roommate watches it, which means I am forced to sit through it, but I simply cannot stand that show. To me it is ridiculously dumb and is not at all funny.
I forced myself to watch to ensure that I constructed the proper opinion which is that of Colchar's! I won't watch it!

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 7:24 am
by knights68
wilson wrote:Does anybody watch? I think it just might be the funniest, most clever show on television (ever since The Simpsons jumped the shark about 5 years ago).
I watch it. Definitely has it;s moments. I like most of it. I just wish they'd figure out what to do with Meg already! Totally out her or keep her in the closet and bolt the door! lol

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 8:12 am
by wilson
colchar wrote:My roommate watches it, which means I am forced to sit through it, but I simply cannot stand that show. To me it is ridiculously dumb and is not at all funny.
In many ways, we could not have more different tastes, and yet I still want to hang out with you someday. I'm just not sure what we'll do. Or eat. Or drink (well, I have an idea about the sorts of things we'd drink...). :roll:

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 8:45 am
by Miles
cl15876 wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:... It is also the first prime-time cartoon since the Flintstones ...
CB&B - I am not sure I'd compare it to the Flintstones.... OMG, there is a HUGE WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!!!! ;)
You're right. The sexist attitudes and comments in the Family Guy aren't a reflection of the current mood in society, they're poking fun of it. Also, the cars have engines and do not require feet for propulsion. :D

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 8:51 am
by Miles
I love it and have been a fan since day one. The Star Wars episode is one of the most hysterical cartoons I have ever seen in my life. The end conversation between Seths Green and MacFarlane regarding Robot Chicken's Star Wars episode is brilliant.

Check out Seth MacFarlane's Harvard Class Day Speech on Youtube
It's in four parts. Enjoy.

Oh yeah, NSFW.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 15th, 2009, 1:07 pm
by YmoBeThere
I watch Family Guy, but not as often as I would like.

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 15th, 2009, 1:35 pm
by devildeac
What is this show?

Re: Family Guy

Posted: August 15th, 2009, 1:51 pm
by DukeUsul
devildeac wrote:What is this show?
It's a grown-up cartoon. Very juvenile, crude, crass, dirty humor. Not for kids.

Here's a sample clip:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/11473/family- ... s-p9-sa-i1

That's about the least offensive clip I could find of the show.