Agreed. I remember when many here were overly excited about FG's return and all they did was bash Simpsons saying FG was superior. Now all of a sudden FG sucks.
Not only is Family Guy terrible but it's extremely offensive...
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Agreed. I remember when many here were overly excited about FG's return and all they did was bash Simpsons saying FG was superior. Now all of a sudden FG sucks.
It's the circle of life man.
I like Family Guy but its later series years (post cancellation) do not quite match the first three years. Some of problems I see:
- There is a lack of heart to the show: the frequent episodes detailing the abuse towards Meg. Even Lois gets in her digs too. This tone did not really exist in the show's first three years. And it is now hateful. This is not funny. Yes, originally Meg could be the annoying whiney character, but she was a component of the show's story and humor. Now she is merely a prop that Peter and the others abuse.
- Stewie's morphing from devious future world mastermind to petulant metrosexual.
- Seth's showing his political colors in FG. And he is not usually funny or entertaining when he does. These comedies work best when nothing is sacred - a la South Park. Seth can get a little preachy at times.
And ironically, I do not mind the cut-aways and pop culture jokes - they are part of FG's style. I think it was a good thing that FG got a second chance.
- There is a lack of heart to the show: the frequent episodes detailing the abuse towards Meg. Even Lois gets in her digs too. This tone did not really exist in the show's first three years. And it is now hateful. This is not funny. Yes, originally Meg could be the annoying whiney character, but she was a component of the show's story and humor. Now she is merely a prop that Peter and the others abuse.
- Stewie's morphing from devious future world mastermind to petulant metrosexual.
- Seth's showing his political colors in FG. And he is not usually funny or entertaining when he does. These comedies work best when nothing is sacred - a la South Park. Seth can get a little preachy at times.
And ironically, I do not mind the cut-aways and pop culture jokes - they are part of FG's style. I think it was a good thing that FG got a second chance.
Agreed 100%.
Meg isn't the greatest character even, and while I don't mind occasional jokes about the family not liking her, they just take it way overboard in the newer episodes. Stewie not trying to take over the world anymore is pretty disapointing, and Seth really does take the political jokes too far. I voted for Obama, but seeing Nazis wearing McCain Palin buttons was a little too extreme.
And this is the problem. You guys expected the show to remain stagnant? The Simpsons, Flintstones, Beavis and Butthead etc. all went through changes during their runs. The art changed a little and characters attitudes changed a little. I watch the earlier FG and to me they are just not as funny. Stewie still has a devious take over the world mind, they just dont showcase it as much. Yes Meg has become more of a punching bag and brian is more pathetic at times. The thing is this is a satire and we shouldnt expect much consistency throughout the episodes.(ie. Everyone knowing or not knowing Stewie can talk)
The Family Guy is FOX' highest rated show on Sunday, why should they worry?
Married w/ Children was another high rated show on FOX. It made Christina Applegate a sex symbol and house hold name & made Katie Segal a star, why would they worry?
Both these shows have a large mass public appeal, you just don't get it because your sense of humor isn't as broad and take cartoon based concepts very seriously, as shown by your other rant about the Transformers movie.
If it bothers you enough to post & rant about then, then you really are taking them too seriously. Honestly, grown adults don't sit around complaining about cartoons. Most have moved on to complaining about their rent or morgage.
A little? I think it was a lot. I voted Obama, too. I think it was a highly childish, immature, over-the-top swipe that made him look like an idiot.
The fact that he got you to notice it and talk about it is exactly what makes the show still popular.
Even celebs rely on the Enquirer sometimes to keep them in the spot light.
Plus, FOX just signed him to a huge money making contract.
That idiot is a well paid man, isn't that the American dream?
Married With Children was a very smart and clever show that holds up today. Just because the characters are idiots doesn't mean the show is idiotic.
Meh, I found it pretty funny at first, but even rewatching old episodes that were my favs...ugh, they're just so pedestrian. It was never near the quality of Simpsons or SP, even at its peak. What little I saw of the post cancellation crap fell so flat I was amazed. Season 4 was terrible, and American Dad was just as flatly unfunny too. There were maybe 2 or 3 laughs in the whole damn 1st season (of AD).
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American Dad has gotten better in quality and has carried along well. There are some episodes that have been outright horrible but there has been some that's been absolutely wonderful.
Yeah, Family Guy isn't as good as it used to be and I don't make a point of watching every week like I used to, but when I do catch an episode now and then there's usually a few laughs to be had.
Then again, I have a high tolerance for offensive humour. Family Guy has never done a joke I thought crossed the line. Which probably meaens I don't have a line
Then again, I have a high tolerance for offensive humour. Family Guy has never done a joke I thought crossed the line. Which probably meaens I don't have a line
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