Family guy episode

[Michelle.]

Keep coming back!

I sometime forget how tick and swisted my sense of humor can become.

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For those of us in the UK, where any sort of TV schedualing is hit and miss, this is a wikipedia summary:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quagmire%27s_Dad

[jakey_star]

its true family guy can be very offensive at times but its the shock factor that makes it so popular and unique. just because the creators made some of the characters have certain views does not mean to say they are their own views. as a writer I have written stories with characters who were racist, homophobic and just plain evil but that doesn't mean I feel that way it just gives my storylines more depth. family guy shows alot of human ignorance that genuinely goes on in life and they don't seem to leave any subject untouched. it's bound to offend at some point (i'm a big fan of the show yet I often find it offensive) it's getting laughs out of taboo subjects that keeps the show going but it really shouldn't be taken too seriously.

I'd also like to point out on the feature length episode (where stewie goes to the future with his adult self) meg has infact undergone a sex change and nobody is actually bothered by it or makes low comments. sure there's a couple of jokes about it like saying he is going to buy razors cos he's a guy now but that's just like meg's character thriving for attention that she rarely gets.

[GinaDouglas]

There are very few portrayals of us in the media that are not offensive to me.  I could count them on my fingers.  Even ones that are genuinely funny, like on Frasier, where Roz predicts a drag queen will wind up with her bridesmaid dress; still offend me in the way they play off bad stereotypes and outdated idioms.

But one episode of Family Guy included one of the good ones.  The episode where the wife doesn't realize her new female friend is a drag queen who lives as a woman.  So I cut the show some slack on the latest episode.  The dog barfs entirely too long, which is insulting, even though it made me laugh both times I watched it.  And she boinked a dog, and it made the dog barf.  That's pretty insulting.

However, the ignorant things the family says, which are hopefully exposed to the audience as ignorant; I think that's affirming.  It helps smart and sensitive people understand what we are up against.

In conclusion, I don't wish the episode didn't exist or didn't air; but it's a close call.

[eshaver]

First, this show like toooooooooo many others is PRIMARILY AIMED at Society's lowest common denominator . I won't watch the show as to me, it's demeaning to all. Theres always the OFF button , use it ! ellen

[Tammy Raine]

the Scottish comedian Jerry Sadowitz once said -

'Being offended is a tax you pay so you can laugh at jokes that offend other people'

I'm all behind edgy humour, and I used to LOVE Family Guy, but I feel it has lost that little bit of inspiration that made the offensive content work, and now it's just ticking boxes... going through a list of people they havent offended yet and going for the jugular. I think what made this particular episode rediculous was the fact that the offensive content came from Brian who is the tolerant and grounded part of the show, despite being a Dog.

Peter can say anything offensive about anyone and it used to be funny because he is a complete Idiot. Stewie can because he is Evil (or at least is Evil when the writers remember he is evil), but making it Brian is what made it out of order in my opinion. It was no more Transphobic in my opinion though than Ace Ventura which is somehow considered a classic of 90s comedy (I disagree)

These days give me American Dad... Roger is my idol... Effete, Self absorbed, and can pass in public... i'm two-thirds Rger!!!

[Felix]

Peter can say anything offensive about anyone and it used to be funny because he is a complete Idiot. Stewie can because he is Evil (or at least is Evil when the writers remember he is evil), but making it Brian is what made it out of order in my opinion. It was no more Transphobic in my opinion though than Ace Ventura which is somehow considered a classic of 90s comedy (I disagree)

I never thought about that. I agree it would have made more sense coming from Peter or Stewie.

[Mahsa Tezani]

Which 1 Quagmire's Dad?

momo you haven't been here in ages. o.O

People are still bitching about that and Mr./Ms. Garrison.

[Mahsa Tezani]

But one episode of Family Guy included one of the good ones.  The episode where the wife doesn't realize her new female friend is a drag queen who lives as a woman.  So I cut the show some slack on the latest episode.  The dog barfs entirely too long, which is insulting, even though it made me laugh both times I watched it.  And she boinked a dog, and it made the dog barf.  That's pretty insulting.

Just a typical non violent straight guy reaction. You just have to accept that some straight men may be attracted to a transwoman...But what she was/is grosses some of them out. Better than Brian bashing her skull in.

[~RoadToTrista~]

But one episode of Family Guy included one of the good ones.  The episode where the wife doesn't realize her new female friend is a drag queen who lives as a woman.  So I cut the show some slack on the latest episode.

Isn't that from King of the Hill?

[michelle666]

Isn't that from King of the Hill?

That is from King Of The Hill, the episode is called "The Peggy Horror Picture Show" I actually just finished watching it about two minutes ago on my dvr.  It was a good episode.

[Felix]

South Park has always been a little edgier than I can handle, but I might seek out the Mr/Ms Garrison thing.

[Mahsa Tezani]

South Park has always been a little edgier than I can handle, but I might seek out the Mr/Ms Garrison thing.

It was utterly hilarious.

[GinaDouglas]

I stopped watching South Park when the Garrison thing happened.  That portrayal is disgusting.

[Michelle.]

'Being offended is a tax you pay so you can laugh at jokes that offend other people'

How true!

How about this for an open challenge. Which group or person offends you the most? Too the point that you laugh at their expense. Even applaud them being publicly humiliated. Or better yet, lampooned on SNL.
The next time that happens. Write a letter or start a campaign in support of that person.

I doubt the above will ever happen.

The funny thing about the taxes reference. Way to many of us today want everyone else to pay them, while we pay none ourselves.

[Mahsa Tezani]

'Being offended is a tax you pay so you can laugh at jokes that offend other people'

How true!

How about this for an open challenge. Which group or person offends you the most? Too the point that you laugh at their expense. Even applaud them being publicly humiliated. Or better yet, lampooned on SNL.
The next time that happens. Write a letter or start a campaign in support of that person.

I doubt the above will ever happen.

The funny thing about the taxes reference. Way to many of us today want everyone else to pay them, while we pay none ourselves.

(Note: Not actually about transgirls)