Family Guy

Post by **wilson** » August 13th, 2009, 11:14 pm

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).

DukeUsul · Post by **DukeUsul** » August 13th, 2009, 11:25 pm

We're regular watchers. The Black-u-weather forecast is what causes the most laughs in our house.

Post by **wilson** » August 13th, 2009, 11:31 pm

DukeUsul wrote:We're regular watchers. The Black-u-weather forecast is what causes the most laughs in our house.

It's rainin' sideways!!!

Post by **wilson** » August 13th, 2009, 11:32 pm

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.

CathyCA · Post by **CathyCA** » August 13th, 2009, 11:45 pm

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.

DukeUsul · Post by **DukeUsul** » August 13th, 2009, 11:47 pm

Yeah it's not so much for 12 year olds.

DevilAlumna · Post by **DevilAlumna** » August 14th, 2009, 12:06 am

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).

cl15876 · Post by **cl15876** » August 14th, 2009, 12:10 am

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!

CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » August 14th, 2009, 12:15 am

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.

CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » August 14th, 2009, 12:19 am

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.

cl15876 · Post by **cl15876** » August 14th, 2009, 12:47 am

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!!!! ;)

colchar · Post by **colchar** » August 14th, 2009, 1:11 am

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.

cl15876 · Post by **cl15876** » August 14th, 2009, 1:14 am

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!

knights68 · Post by **knights68** » August 14th, 2009, 7:24 am

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

Post by **wilson** » August 14th, 2009, 8:12 am

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:

Miles · Post by **Miles** » August 14th, 2009, 8:45 am

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.

Miles · Post by **Miles** » August 14th, 2009, 8:51 am

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.

Post by **YmoBeThere** » August 15th, 2009, 1:07 pm

I watch Family Guy, but not as often as I would like.

devildeac · Post by **devildeac** » August 15th, 2009, 1:35 pm

What is this show?

DukeUsul · Post by **DukeUsul** » August 15th, 2009, 1:51 pm

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.

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