Man, I love Family Guy but...
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^This.I love Family Guy and American Dad, and yes they can be very offensive, but that's the whole premise of the shows really I guess. I can't think of anything they took too far, I think when it comes to those shows I just turn my sensitivity button off!
If people are easily offended they shouldn't be watching. Shock value is what they are going for. For those kinds of shows nothing is off limits.0 -
Reminding me of Isaac Hayes (who plays the voice of Chef on South Park) quitting the show because of them crossing the line on the issue of Scientology. It's fun to joke about everything but once it's something that hits home for you, it's no longer funny. Seems hypocritical to me. Some people can't handle that kind of satire. It obviously gets them ratings so they are doing something right.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/11812699/ns/today-entertainment/t/scientologist-isaac-hayes-quits-south-park/#.UC5U_t2PWO00 -
I think that Family Guy tries way, way too hard to be offensive. It used to be funny but not so much anymore. There's a fine line of offensive being funny and just being ... well... and they're always on the other side of it.
I really appreciate and love South Park though. They're on equal playing ground with ripping the piss out of everyone andI like how much social/political stuff is plugged into their episodes. It's crude and offensive but it's really smart, too.0 -
“South Park” co-creator Matt Stone responded sharply in an interview with The Associated Press Monday, saying, “This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology... He has no problem — and he’s cashed plenty of checks — with our show making fun of Christians.”
^That basically sums it up^0 -
I love Family Guy- I just don't watch the ones that I feel push me too far. I absolutely HATED the "prom night dumpster baby" song...blegh. But when it bothers me I don't watch. It's pretty simple really...0
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No such thing as too far. Change the channel.0
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Reminding me of Isaac Hayes (who plays the voice of Chef on South Park) quitting the show because of them crossing the line on the issue of Scientology. It's fun to joke about everything but once it's something that hits home for you, it's no longer funny. Seems hypocritical to me. Some people can't handle that kind of satire. It obviously gets them ratings so they are doing something right.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/11812699/ns/today-entertainment/t/scientologist-isaac-hayes-quits-south-park/#.UC5U_t2PWO0
That guy is a hypocrite. He supported all that other stuff, because he collected a paycheck, but when they poke fun at his beliefs...OHHH LAWD NOOO!0 -
Exactly. Another quote from that article:Reminding me of Isaac Hayes (who plays the voice of Chef on South Park) quitting the show because of them crossing the line on the issue of Scientology. It's fun to joke about everything but once it's something that hits home for you, it's no longer funny. Seems hypocritical to me. Some people can't handle that kind of satire. It obviously gets them ratings so they are doing something right.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/11812699/ns/today-entertainment/t/scientologist-isaac-hayes-quits-south-park/#.UC5U_t2PWO0
That guy is a hypocrite. He supported all that other stuff, because he collected a paycheck, but when they poke fun at his beliefs...OHHH LAWD NOOO!
"Stone told The AP he and co-creator Trey Parker “never heard a peep out of Isaac in any way until we did Scientology. He wants a different standard for religions other than his own, and to me, that is where intolerance and bigotry begin.”"0 -
I love both Family Guy and South Park.
In South Park they did an episode about Steve Irwin with a sting ray hanging off his chest. I didn't find it offensive but did think that it was pretty early to do something like that for a second anyway. Still thought it was funny as hell.0 -
I love Family Guy, it's hilarious! If it offends you, don't watch it and don't whine about it!
I'm not a fan of 2 And A Half Men, I think it's stupid so I don't watch it. Simple as that.0 -
The purpose of comedy is catharsis, not disrespect. If you hold something so sacred that it can't be lampooned then you should look into why and try to change that, whether it's rape, abortion, eating disorders, death, 9/11, etc.
All of these things have horrible connotations for billions of people, but comedy allows you to laugh about it, which helps you move on from it. No one should ever be offended by comedy.0 -
No such thing as too far. Change the channel.
^This.
People have different levels of what they find funny.
To me, nothing is overboard. There is nothing that can offend me. If it offends someone else, I will probably find it funny.0 -
I find anything on Lifetime or Oprahs channel instantly offensive to me. Also anything on telumundo.
If the world isn't going to speak American and buy American, what is the point of having all these nukes.
That's right mr. TV broadcaster.0 -
The purpose of comedy is catharsis, not disrespect. If you hold something so sacred that it can't be lampooned then you should look into why and try to change that, whether it's rape, abortion, eating disorders, death, 9/11, etc.
All of these things have horrible connotations for billions of people, but comedy allows you to laugh about it, which helps you move on from it. No one should ever be offended by comedy.
Good post.0 -
Family Guy is all about inappropriate, offensive jokes. The show is never afraid to say exactly how it feels and that's one of the reasons it is so popular. Most of the jokes they make are incredibly shocking, but it's like when you're in a church and trying not to laugh- you know it's horrible, but it's funny still. Of course, they cross the line many times, but there's nothing you can do about it, so why get upset? Just my personal opinion.
agreed! you think in youre head "wow that's not funny i shouldnt laugh" but at the same time you catch yourself smirking. thats why its so popular0 -
i like when stewie is on steroids and bullies bryan0
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We all generally choose to laugh at the other jokes bar the ones that offend our particular sensibilities.
Me, the Jewish Jokes in Southpark that push it a bit too far.
Especially as this has seeped in to popular culture in the UK, where it wasn't before Southpark - the use of 'Jew' as a general put down etc.
But, I'm sure the Christians* feel similar about their depiction of Jesus.
*I'm not religious at all - the last religious step in my family was Grandparents (and an Aunt) who were. However, grand parent on one side had Jewish Origins, having escaped Nazi Germany prior to the war I believe.
Actually I think how they portray Jesus and the devil is hilarious(I'm Catholic)! I am sorry about your family though.0 -
I love Family Guy and South Park! The most offensive thing for me was when Peter said something about Michael J Fox playing Zorro. South Park - if you like it, go to youtube and looking up Randy wheel of fortune.0
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The purpose of comedy is catharsis, not disrespect. If you hold something so sacred that it can't be lampooned then you should look into why and try to change that, whether it's rape, abortion, eating disorders, death, 9/11, etc.
All of these things have horrible connotations for billions of people, but comedy allows you to laugh about it, which helps you move on from it. No one should ever be offended by comedy.
exactly. comedy is comedy for a reason. we should all just enjoy it!0 -
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i like when stewie is on steroids and bullies bryan
hahahahaha that episode is funny!0 -
Nothing will ever top "Kiss Saves Santa". But, yes, they are crass. It's what they do.0
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Family Guy is hilarious along with all the other shows like it.
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I watch Family Guy every night. I love that show even though I'm half black & half gay.. the references don't bother me a bit! It's just a cartoon.0
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I personally never liked Family Guy (I don't mind offensive humor [done right], but the non-sequitur style jokes sort of lose me), but I do actually really like McFarlane as a person, from what I've seen of him in interviews.
To be honest, I find the bulimia jokes on Family Guy to be less offensive than the fat jokes on How I Met Your Mother. At least Family Guy, you go in knowing you're going to hear some offensive stuff.
I know I shouldn't be so bothered by it, but it really gets under my skin when the cast of HIMYM continues to make jokes on how you can't date a fat girl, can't sleep with a fat girl, "omg no fatties allowed" and etc. I remember one episode in which Ted runs screaming from a date once he finds out (through the help of his friends who are trying to 'save' him) that his date used to be fat. So not only are fat girls free game but also girls who were fat and lost a lot of weight. It just really irks me after a while, even though I know I'm being silly about it. Still a good show otherwise, though.0 -
I can name several other things on TV that are "offensive." Family Guy is NOT one of them! It's effing hilarious.0
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I don't really see how it bothers you. It's a joke, right? Just that. A joke. And seriously, Family Guy is so raunchy and offensive, and that's the only thing that bothers you? LOL..0
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South Park. Canadians. nuff said.
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I find anything on Lifetime or Oprahs channel instantly offensive to me. Also anything on telumundo.
If the world isn't going to speak American and buy American, what is the point of having all these nukes.
That's right mr. TV broadcaster.
Lifetime sometimes has too many movies about women being victimized. At least in the past that is what I took from it. Now and then I do watch it.0 -
I turned on Family Guy last week right as the "Prom Night Dumpster Baby" song came on. With other people in the room who aren't that familiar with Family Guy. The whole experience was awkwardly uncomfortable, and I thought to myself "really...how is this funny?"0
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