A television show best described by a shameless plagarism attempt, in an effort to create a cartoon series which could even be 1/2 as entertaining as The Simpsons.
Inspiration, is often the seed for works of great innovation. Imitation, isnt always a bad thing. Influence, is where techniquies are adopted, imitated, learned from and incorporated as a part of one's own unique style. Giving 'nodds', is where a writer will steal an idea for use in one of their own works - yet openly credit the original author. For example, in Office Space, the characters plan to use a bank robbing scheme which was already done in Superman III. So, they introduce this scheme such that one character says "yeah - just like they did in Superman III". Theres no shame in that, its like giving propps.
Then, we have plagarism. Family Guy is a series guilty of shameless idea theft - not just at the dialogue level, or the plot level - but I mean, I have seen exact sequences appear in Family Guy, which were stolen directly from The Simpsons. Its shameless idea theft. It's a crime.
Inspiration, is often the seed for works of great innovation. Imitation, isnt always a bad thing. Influence, is where techniquies are adopted, imitated, learned from and incorporated as a part of one's own unique style. Giving 'nodds', is where a writer will steal an idea for use in one of their own works - yet openly credit the original author. For example, in Office Space, the characters plan to use a bank robbing scheme which was already done in Superman III. So, they introduce this scheme such that one character says "yeah - just like they did in Superman III". Theres no shame in that, its like giving propps.
Then, we have plagarism. Family Guy is a series guilty of shameless idea theft - not just at the dialogue level, or the plot level - but I mean, I have seen exact sequences appear in Family Guy, which were stolen directly from The Simpsons. Its shameless idea theft. It's a crime.
The writers of Family Guy are incapable of creating innovative or original work, so they steal scenes from The Simpsons without even understanding why they are funny.
by TSL January 20, 2006
The most poorly writtin show on TV. Everything on the show is stolen, from celebrity jokes to the charectors themselfs. The Family Guy writers couldn't write a joke on there own so they steal from pop culture. The storylines are stupid, ranging from Lois' long lost brother kills fat people and Peter travels to the south and becomes sherrif, and then moves back.
The whole series of Family Guy is constantly followed by fan boys. Often, they just watch family guy for a new catchphrase to use around school. Most of them are from Stewie (which is probably the unfunneist charector in the Show next to Brian)
The whole series of Family Guy is constantly followed by fan boys. Often, they just watch family guy for a new catchphrase to use around school. Most of them are from Stewie (which is probably the unfunneist charector in the Show next to Brian)
The Simpsons
Homer: Head of the house, physically largest, stupid, entirely unaware of his own stupidity.
Marge: The voice of reason, opposite background from husband
Bart - tries to follow in father's footsteps
Lisa - social outcast
FAMILY GUY
Peter - Head of the house, physically largest, stupid, entirely unaware of his own stupidity.
Lois: The voice of reasonm, opposite background from husband
Chris - tries to follow in father's footsteps
Meg - social outcast
AMERICAN DAD
Stan - Head of the house, physically largest, stupid, entirely unaware of his own stupidity.
Francine - The voice of reasonm, opposite background from husband
Steve - tries to follow in father's footsteps
Hayley - social outcast
Homer: Head of the house, physically largest, stupid, entirely unaware of his own stupidity.
Marge: The voice of reason, opposite background from husband
Bart - tries to follow in father's footsteps
Lisa - social outcast
FAMILY GUY
Peter - Head of the house, physically largest, stupid, entirely unaware of his own stupidity.
Lois: The voice of reasonm, opposite background from husband
Chris - tries to follow in father's footsteps
Meg - social outcast
AMERICAN DAD
Stan - Head of the house, physically largest, stupid, entirely unaware of his own stupidity.
Francine - The voice of reasonm, opposite background from husband
Steve - tries to follow in father's footsteps
Hayley - social outcast
by Spikesy July 9, 2006
a show not only comprised of flashback scenes, but also Seth McFarlane's annoying-ass voice, men beating up women, and pointless retarded jokes against Meg.
by Exhoc February 26, 2006
a show that should still be cancelled. known for its stupidity and lack of humor. a complete rip off of the simpsons example: a stupid drunk dad, a mom with some type of brains, some type of pet, a misunderstood daughter, a stupid troublemaking son, peter griffin has 3 drinking buddies and homer simpson (for the most part) also has 3 drinking buddies. family guy was made for people with an IQ of 10 or lower...basically for the brain dead and zombies.
by el reye August 5, 2006
A very bad ripoff of The Simpsons.
I have been forced to watch this show, and leave by the second commercial break. It's gotta be the stupidest thing on T.V.
The number one "worst" show to watch as said by many critics.
I have been forced to watch this show, and leave by the second commercial break. It's gotta be the stupidest thing on T.V.
The number one "worst" show to watch as said by many critics.
Top 3 worst shows out today according to the critics:
1. Family Guy (Fox)
2. American Dad (Fox)
3. The O.C. (Fox)
Ringin' any bells?
1. Family Guy (Fox)
2. American Dad (Fox)
3. The O.C. (Fox)
Ringin' any bells?
by Fuckitall June 29, 2006
greatest animated show ever. cancelled by fox but revived years later through the tireless efforts of fans. it is now a top rated show on sundays and a best selling dvd. it has also become a popular site to steal jokes from and pretend they're your own.
I watched family guy last night.
by sam james July 29, 2005
A cartoon that was awesome. Especially the early seasons where Peter was still retarded, but didn't act all childish, Brian was the voice of reason for Peter instead of a liberal douche, Stewie being evil and wanting to kill Lois, Cleveland was around, and Lois wasn't a terrible mother.
by Maya Butreeks May 13, 2021