Satire Guy

Family guy is a very popular show known for its comedy, but people don't understand that family guy is a humorous way of giving points across without a big riot happening. In the show we have peter who is a child at best. He does nothing, but drink and make stupid remarks without any care in the world. In many episodes people point out his flaws for him to not get it or cry and run like a little kid. You also have Brian the family dog who is an alcoholic and craves sexual pleasure. Chris who is just like his father. The only difference is Chris seems to be getting dumber every time a new episode starts. Also, you have Lois who has done everything in the book except kill herself. Stewie, who is the smartest of the family, but also seems to be portrayed as gay. Finally, we have meg and she is portrayed as a lonely teenage stalker and "loser" who will try to do anything to become cool.


Irony is used throughout the show. The title itself is ironic, as Peter’s poor family skills are emphasized throughout the show. An example of irony in episode 4 is when Peter explains, “…women are not people. They are devices built ... for our entertainment”. This quote depicts Peter’s perception on women’s roles in society. This is used as a humorous way of showing how men actually think of women is society. It is hidden behind humor so people will actually watch and won't take offence to it. In one episode peter says something that reminds me of what we did in English some time ago. He says "Death is natural and our reactions are unnatural." I always thought it was so cool how they used that and we were taught about stuff like that in class.

Family seems to be a widely popular show because of the humor and stupidity that goes on, but we need to start actually listening to what they say instead of waiting for Stewie to say "F#uck you." The show has a lot of hidden details and shows real world problems that we have yet to realize or realized but choose to ignore.