Family Guy Crosses the Line

[chanel]

Um…did that really happen? And on Fox? Last night’s episode featured a “unique” story line where character Chris Griffin was dating a girl with Down’s Syndrome. A dangerous territory for comedy to be sure, that turned ugly, when Ellen (the character with Down’s Syndrome) revealed that her mother was the former governor of Alaska. Cue deserved outrage…now!

Family Guy - Trig Palin | TV | Mediaite

 

[Liability]

Those libs are sooooo very witty and current in their topical humor and irreverence.

 

[Bezukhov]

Um…did that really happen? And on Fox? Last night’s episode featured a “unique” story line where character Chris Griffin was dating a girl with Down’s Syndrome. A dangerous territory for comedy to be sure, that turned ugly, when Ellen (the character with Down’s Syndrome) revealed that her mother was the former governor of Alaska. Cue deserved outrage…now!

Family Guy - Trig Palin | TV | Mediaite

So what? People with Down's Syndrome shouldn't date, is that the point of your complaint?
Or that some of them can be demanding? Or that they can be like anyone else?

 

[uscitizen]

Family Guy is a liberal show????

 

[Liability]

Family Guy is a liberal show????

That may qualify as the singularly dumbest dumbass question of the day.

But it's still early.

 

[uscitizen]

Family Guy is a liberal show????

That may qualify as the singularly dumbest dumbass question of the day.

But it's still early.

I figured it was ran by the Joos like most of our entertainment media.

 

[Liability]

Family Guy is a liberal show????

That may qualify as the singularly dumbest dumbass question of the day.

But it's still early.

I figured it was ran by the Joos like most of our entertainment media.

Wow. In ONE post you topped your prior contender.

Your stupidity has no "off" button.

 

[Modbert]

Family Guy made a valid point. Sarah Palin paints her kid as being so different than all other kids. When in reality, that doesn't help the stigma against those with down syndrome. They aren't that different from other kids.

 

[ItHappens]

Family Guy made a valid point. Sarah Palin paints her kid as being so different than all other kids. When in reality, that doesn't help the stigma against those with down syndrome. They aren't that different from other kids.

Well with the exception of being at higher risk of heart defects/disease in later life, intestinal problems, lung infections, eye and ear problems, leukemia and other cancers, and a life expectancy of 50 years or less for 50% of those born with Downs, you are correct.

 

[Paulie]

Waaaaaaait a minute....

So all the OTHER jokes that Family Guy has made over the years, where there's no doubt been insensitivity towards just about every "class" in existence, were ok...

But when a special needs character is portrayed, it "crosses the line"?

Chanel, REALLY?? Have you seen most Family Guy episodes? The show crosses the line every week!

 

[uscitizen]

Waaaaaaait a minute....

So all the OTHER jokes that Family Guy has made over the years, where there's no doubt been insensitivity towards just about every "class" in existence, were ok...

But when a special needs character is portrayed, it "crosses the line"?

Chanel, REALLY?? Have you seen most Family Guy episodes? The show crosses the line every week!

But the right wing pundits pointed out this line crossing.
The tools are just doing what they are told.

 

[Modbert]

Waaaaaaait a minute....

So all the OTHER jokes that Family Guy has made over the years, where there's no doubt been insensitivity towards just about every "class" in existence, were ok...

But when a special needs character is portrayed, it "crosses the line"?

Chanel, REALLY?? Have you seen most Family Guy episodes? The show crosses the line every week!

Chanel has become what I like to call a "Moral outrage Crusader."

Some of her more recent hits:

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/105593-terror-reviews-avoid-word-islamist.html

http://www.usmessageboard.com/race-...nt-to-own-guns-so-sayeth-liberal-whities.html

http://www.usmessageboard.com/law-and-justice-system/104869-welfare-fraud.html

http://www.usmessageboard.com/health-and-lifestyle/105021-abortion-the-video-game.html

http://www.usmessageboard.com/current-events/104868-isnt-pot-supposed-to-make-you-calm.html

http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/104873-30-of-dems-like-socialism.html

 

[Liability]

Do any of you REALLY believe that the problem is making ANY reference to a special needs, Downs Syndrome or retarded individual?

Or --- just gonna do a little spit-balling here --- COULD it MAYBE POSSIBLY PERCHANCE be that the USE of a special needs individual to take cheap shot at Sarah Palin is the point?

 

[random3434]

And on Glee, they have a cheerleader with Down Syndrome. The Cheerleading Coach has an older sister with Down Syndrome also. Is this a lib show?


Now, I didn't see the Family Guy episode. Were they making fun of the girl because she had Down Syndrome, or just making a joke about the fact her mother was "Sarah?"

 

[Modbert]

Do any of you REALLY believe that the problem is making ANY reference to a special needs, Downs Syndrome or retarded individual?

Or --- just gonna do a little spit-balling here --- COULD it MAYBE POSSIBLY PERCHANCE be that the USE of a special needs individual to take cheap shot at Sarah Palin is the point?

You mean like how Sarah Palin uses her children to take cheap shots at others? And it's not so much a cheap shot at Palin as it's a "Kids with Downs Syndrome are not all that different. Despite Palin's regular insistence and acting otherwise."

 

[Modbert]

And on Glee, they have a cheerleader with Down Syndrome. The Cheerleading Coach has an older sister with Down Syndrome also. Is this a lib show?


Now, I didn't see the Family Guy episode. Were they making fun of the girl because she had Down Syndrome, or just making a joke about the fact her mother was "Sarah?"

Basically she mentioned during dinner that her mother was the former governor of Alaska.

Later in the episode, Chris realizes how much of a "bitch" she is and tells her that she acts no different than any other teenager. She just slightly looks different but it's what on the inside that matters.

 

[Paulie]

And on Glee, they have a cheerleader with Down Syndrome. The Cheerleading Coach has an older sister with Down Syndrome also. Is this a lib show?


Now, I didn't see the Family Guy episode. Were they making fun of the girl because she had Down Syndrome, or just making a joke about the fact her mother was "Sarah?"

It was both. They were DEFINITELY getting comedic value out of portraying her disorder, that was obvious.

The reference to Palin was pretty obscure, if you ask me.

No outrage when they had a scene where stewie shot up a picture of Bush?

No outrage when there was a reference to Bush missing the war when he was in the military?

No outrage when Clinton is regularly spoofed on the show?

You could argue that there's a bit of left leaning bias in the show, but it's not like they don't spread the jokes around to all sides of the aisle.

This particular outrage is ridiculous if you ask me. The show is about as raunchy and offensive as a show can get already. Why anyone would bother hand picking certain jokes at THIS point in the show's existence is beyond me.

 

[kwc57]

We don't watch Family Guy in my house. Never have. My issue with shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy and South Park is that there are many clueless adults out there who think because they are cartoons, they are appropriate for children, when they are NOT. I'm shocked at the number of kids under......say 10, who can quote every line of these shows. Don't get me wrong. I have a healthy bawdy sense of humor.......with other adults, but these shows are not family fair and usually are outrageous for the sake of being outrageous.

 

[Paulie]

We don't watch Family Guy in my house. Never have. My issue with shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy and South Park is that there are many clueless adults out there who think because they are cartoons, they are appropriate for children, when they are NOT. I'm shocked at the number of kids under......say 10, who can quote every line of these shows. Don't get me wrong. I have a healthy bawdy sense of humor.......with other adults, but these shows are not family fair and usually are outrageous for the sake of being outrageous.

to put it simply, the show is for ADULTS who are intelligent enough to make the distinction between comedy and real life.

It's not for people who are thin skinned. If you're offended easily, you simply shouldn't watch the show.

 

[uscitizen]

And on Glee, they have a cheerleader with Down Syndrome. The Cheerleading Coach has an older sister with Down Syndrome also. Is this a lib show?


Now, I didn't see the Family Guy episode. Were they making fun of the girl because she had Down Syndrome, or just making a joke about the fact her mother was "Sarah?"

It was both. They were DEFINITELY getting comedic value out of portraying her disorder, that was obvious.

The reference to Palin was pretty obscure, if you ask me.

No outrage when they had a scene where stewie shot up a picture of Bush?

No outrage when there was a reference to Bush missing the war when he was in the military?

No outrage when Clinton is regularly spoofed on the show?

You could argue that there's a bit of left leaning bias in the show, but it's not like they don't spread the jokes around to all sides of the aisle.

This particular outrage is ridiculous if you ask me. The show is about as raunchy and offensive as a show can get already. Why anyone would bother hand picking certain jokes at THIS point in the show's existence is beyond me.

Very well stated.