English Essay: Reviewing TV Shows "It seems today that all we see is violence, movies and sex on TV, but where are the good old fashion values on which we you to rely?" - The ironic opening lyrics to Family Guy's opening theme tune.

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English Essay: Reviewing TV Shows

“It seems today that all we see is violence, movies and sex on TV, but where are the good old fashion values on which we you to rely?” - The ironic opening lyrics to Family Guy’s opening theme tune.

Family Guy is an animated American comedy programme that revolves around the Griffin family, who strive to cope with everyday life as they are tossed from one crazy scenario to another in each episode. Without a doubt, Family Guy has to be the freshest new animated comedy around and has been dubbed as the ‘new Simpsons’. However, I find that comparison fairly inaccurate as Family Guy presents its own unique style of animated comedy.  In my opinion, the Family Guy creators and writers found their inspiration from the Simpsons, despite making more close to the bone scenarios and storylines.

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The Griffin household is comprised of two awkward teenagers, Chris and Meg, a smooth-talking yet cynical dog named Brian, parents Peter and Lois and a malformed baby called Stewie, who craves for world domination and the death of his family. Father Peter Griffin attempts to provide his family with the best but ends up in all types of sticky situations that are absurdly unthinkable. He often resembles Homer Simpson, whereas Homer is a clumsy oaf and yet loveable, it’s hard to find Peter Griffin adorable.  Lois Griffin puts up with the tribulations that come with marrying Peter and rejected ...

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