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First... by Doran	Jul 18th, 2005 02:43:39 AM
Man, the Futurama DVD movie is gonna be better.
spwellcheck is your fiend by microwavable?	Jul 18th, 2005 02:55:44 AM
this sounds a little stretched, like the recent "Live in Vegas" CD. and what does that mean, "Stewie's real dad?" it isn't Peter? did i miss an episode?
coolness by Krangelus	Jul 18th, 2005 03:11:40 AM
lookin forward to this. Family guy is uber good
I preferred the series "origin" for Stewie by DevilCat	Jul 18th, 2005 07:59:43 AM
In the original series, in a dream, Lois discovered Stewie's secret HQ, and realized that all the drugs she did had produced a mutant baby.
Family Guy Rules, but by Kentucky Colonel	Jul 18th, 2005 08:02:26 AM
American Dad is bum dung.
Nitpick by Waterson	Jul 18th, 2005 09:07:21 AM
Not a mute covered in oil, a deaf guy covered in oil. He talks all the time, just strangely.
Futurama LIVES by Chicken2nite	Jul 18th, 2005 09:24:05 AM
according to ign.com, anyways. THe dude who voices half the cast apparently stated that they're doing a straight to DVD release, with the option to make a second one, with most of the cast signed on for it. I figure that it's relatively on topic, and people would want it to be known
Ho hum. by Mooly	Jul 18th, 2005 09:58:10 AM
Sounds so far like a weak attempt to cash in with the casual fans who don't get most the the real humour and only want to see stupid and pointless crap like someone puking and swearing. Gee, I wonder if there will be poop jokes as well. I have been a huge family guy fan since it was first on Fox (albeit sporadically) and have seen every episode countless times. But this sounds stupid. And if it isn't stupid then these bandwagon jumper fans are making it sounds stupid. And a series of clips appearing to be disjointed? Really? Because if they weren't you wouldn't be watching clips, you'd be watching a movie. I'll wait for someone who knows what they are talking about, and who is a real fan of the show to write in.
Who Else, But Quagmire? by DanielKurland	Jul 18th, 2005 10:19:05 AM
That bit on last night's new episode was probably one of the funniest things the show has ever done. The bit where Peter was "explaining" the joke was also gold. A little discouraging that this will in fact air on TV, and those buying the movie and the DVD season set, will have the same thing twice virtually. Also, swearing and crudeness won't be enough to make this movie great, but I'm sure the film is not dependant on that.
Ummm, who was on the panel? by Wungolioth	Jul 18th, 2005 10:23:02 AM
Found it odd that this guy didn't even mention the name of anyone on the panel. Was Seth MacFarlane there? Any voice actors, or was it all behind-the-scenes folks?
Stewie is British. His father must be James Bond. by YackBacker	Jul 18th, 2005 10:24:06 AM
I mean this is pretty obvious stuff, fellas. The spy-motiffs, the gadgetry, the desire by Stewie to take over the world as an instinctive Oedipal response to his terrorist-hunting father's abandomnemt! Or, it could very well be Quagmire.
The Neverending Story bit... by Lando Griffin	Jul 18th, 2005 12:47:44 PM
last night killed me
FUTURAMA!!! ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS EVER IN THE HISTORY OF EVERNE by iamnicksaicnsn	Jul 18th, 2005 01:26:39 PM
YEAH BITCHES!!! That is going to destroy the Family Guy movie. FG has been good enough lately, but it will never be as good or imaginative as Futurama.
I don' by Mooly	Jul 18th, 2005 01:30:06 PM

I don't believe Quagmire by Mooly	Jul 18th, 2005 01:32:20 PM
The show has hinted numerous times that Quagmire has always wanted Lois but never been able to get her to fall for his schemes. I'd feel like Quagmire having slept with lois in the past is a Cop-out.
"While funny seemed disjointed..." by Christopher3	Jul 18th, 2005 02:09:32 PM
Summarizes the show.
Play that sad music from The Incredible Hulk. by Uncle Stan	Jul 18th, 2005 03:21:31 PM

Antone else notice that Kevin SMith and his crew over at View As by Doom II	Jul 18th, 2005 04:04:17 PM
It's always bugged me that he defends the Simpsons, but hates Family Guy. How can you not admit that Family Guy runs circles around The Simpsons and has for about 4 years now? I am a Smith fan, but his head is really far up his ass on this issue and it bugs me...A LOT. His Clerks cartoon (which I liked) takes a shot at Seth McFarlane also. All his brown nosing fans on that message board over there agree with him so as not to upset Emperor Smith. Just admit when you're wrong. Simpsons had a time and a place, but it's far from cutting edge anymore. Shit, it's far from funny anymore. The worst Family Guy jokes are funnier than the last Simpsons episode I watched. I used to love Matt Groening (as far back as Life In Hell comics), but I cannot defend a show that isn't funny anymore. Sorry Kevin, Family Guy is 100 times better than the Simpsons, you stubborn bastard (still like you though).
That's.... anyone else notice that Kevin Smith and his crew by Doom II	Jul 18th, 2005 04:06:08 PM

In the words of Peter Griffin.... by fiester	Jul 18th, 2005 05:15:08 PM
"Freakin' sweet!"
I'd rather see a Brian-centric movie. by Hamtaro_Hentai	Jul 18th, 2005 05:43:36 PM
Stewie is alright, but Brian is funnier. Actually, they are both funniest when playing off each other.
Another nitpick by coen_fan	Jul 18th, 2005 07:09:38 PM
In one episode, I think it was "Screwed the Pooch", it is revealed that Peter isn't Meg's real father either. I guess that was just a throwaway joke that's meant to be ignored.
i agree, i find Brian to be funniest character in Fam Guy by SirBiatchReturns	Jul 18th, 2005 10:45:14 PM
and its gold when Stewie and Brian play off each other. The trip to Europe and the one to Rhode Island were both golden episodes, especially the one to Europe.
I agree that Brian is the funniest by blackstormy	Jul 19th, 2005 12:35:01 AM
It never gets old for me that Brian is a dog but acts like a human and no one cares. Also I like how he is loyal to the family like a dog. His funniest scene for me is when Chris says to him "You can't tell me what to do, you're just a dog, you don't have a soul." And Brian is taken aback and with all sincerity replies, "Ouch!" Its just so absurd.
futurama can go to hell by d8cam	Jul 19th, 2005 01:40:24 AM
that woman yells FRYYYY every 2 seconds and its annoying as hell
by foreignerbelt	Jul 19th, 2005 02:40:31 AM
First let me say that I want to have all kinds of sex with Lois. then let me agree that that is fucking weird that Kevin Smith doesn't like Family Guy- maybe he has a personal thing with McFarlane. Is that confirmed that he doesnt like that show? How could anyone not like that show. If you don't like that show you are stupid- a classic talkback argument that is especially appropos in this situation. And not stupid like unsmart- stupid like I hate you. because if you dont like Family Guy then I hate you, I think that's actually true, I'm not even exaggerating. I cannot see myself being friends with anyone who doesnt like that show. also I LOVE Futurama, even though when it first came out I didnt care for it at all. but there's only a few episodes that can make me laugh as hard as most episodes of Family Guy do. so its not as good. because I am the barometer for goodness. I hope I did not neglect to mention all of the sex I wish to have with Lois. because I would be remiss in leaving that out. at this point also keep in mind that I do not actually KNOW what remiss means.
by foreignerbelt	Jul 19th, 2005 02:46:45 AM
in fact DOOM II give me the address to the Kevin Smith site I'm going to go tear that board a new one.
SMith and Family Guy by HomerGator	Jul 19th, 2005 02:54:22 AM
I didn't know he hated Family Guy. I read Newsaskew weekly (I used to be big time about the site, but just been getting a little SMithed out lately, but sitll love the guy's work). What dig did he give to McFarlane in his Clerk's cartoon? I must have missed that too, and I have the DVD. I'd love to know because I saw the Clerk's cartoon well before I saw Family Guy, and while I live Fmaily GUy a lot better, it felt a lot to me like what Clerks might have gone on to be. Especially the cutaways and the non sequiters. I mean, the cutaway with Judge Reinhold stuffing bananas in the tailpipe gag was a great Clerk's bit that felt like Family GUy, but I have to say the single funniest Clerks joke they did was in the first episode when they get into the car that has just transofrmed from a Robot, but when they get to their destination it transformas back to a robot with them sitll inside, thereby crushing and killing them all. That moment was VERY Family Guy. SOunds like a jealousy issue to me. Clerks never got the chance Family Guy did...airing four episodes over the middle of summer, does not put much faith in a show, or give it ANY chance.
by foreignerbelt	Jul 19th, 2005 02:59:24 AM
ant I vill spee-ell apropee-os khowayver thi feeuck I vant. I am tired and now apparently I think I am in the movie Rounders. but seriously I make up my own spelling rules, cause I live on the fucking edge. I also seem to care a great deal how complete strangers view my literary competency. but then again phrases like "literary competency" should do the trick, even though I'm not at all sure if those are actual words. for fucks sake DOOM II give me the url so I may wrap their sorry message boards in a cocoon of endless horrors.
Clerks cartoon by RobotLordofTokyo	Jul 19th, 2005 05:41:06 AM
As I remember it,the diss came in the "we need to be more like the Clerks movie" episode.At the surreal bit at the end,where Gill and Randal go into the writers room, one of the writers is holding a book called, "How to write cartoons by Seth McFarlane." Which I found wierd, since they were laying into him for lazy self-referentiality during the most lazy self-referential ending I've ever seen a cartoon have. I'd be bitter about it, being a huge fan of Family Guy, but the "so they had to graft the Presidents head to the bdy of a gorrila to stop him turning into a vampire!" line from that episode made me cry. I kinda wanna see this Family Guy movie thang just to see if it explains why Stewie isn't funny any more. Since his megalomaniac streak ended, he's just been pointless.
Hold on...while I celebrate...FUTURAMA STILL BEING CANCELLED! by LordEnigma	Jul 19th, 2005 05:50:43 AM
Futurama had it's moments, but the show had an underlying creepiness to it. Which always left me feeling cold or disturbed by Cohen's and Groening's version of the future. The finale, though, ruled all. It had it's moments, but unlike Family Guy. It went as far as it could go.
Was it me or was the other week's vomit gag just crap? by Groggy	Jul 19th, 2005 08:02:41 AM
A misfire that seemed to go on for far too long. However, the He-Man gag more than made up for it. As for Stewie's father it was probably the crippled cop (whose name escapes me) he banged Lois sooooo hard he broke his spine. The old back crack 'n' skeet.
Asian Trix by Mr. Profit	Jul 19th, 2005 08:25:04 AM
That was one of the funniest bits this season. "You SHARE!" While Family Guy may not live to see 13 seasons like The Simpsons. It's still the funiest animated show out now. I'm glad it's back and that it's doing well in it's timeslot.
by foreignerbelt	Jul 19th, 2005 12:31:59 PM
groggy I started crying I was laughing so hard at the vomit bit, even though I'd seen it before in Scary Movie. just know that there are those of us out there who think that that is hilarious, in case you feel bad for not laughing at a show you like. we're picking up the slack.
TubgirlTonay, please for the love of god, stop it! by Abaddon9	Jul 19th, 2005 03:34:45 PM
TubgirlTonay, I read some talkbacks today, and in every single one you say that a particular series is a ripoff of something Whedon wrote.. Either you are the most extreme apologist for Whedon or your delusional. First, when you make a claim like this, you provide no concrete examples, but make inferences that all these creators copied Whedon, who is the great orginator of these ideas and concepts. Get a freaking clue, while it is a freaking cliche, yes there is no orginail story/idea, it is fresh spins. Greatest example.: Whedon has stated that HE HAS BASED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HIS FEMALE CHARACTERS ON ANOTHER FICTIONAL CHARACTER: KITTY PRYDE OF THE X-MEN! Does this mean he plagerized? According to your previous posts, yes. And before you start bashing me for hating Whedon, don't I am a big fan, I was one the few pweople that actually saw Buffy the movie, I saw the premiere episode already liking the concept. However, Whedon isn't perfect, no one is. So get your head out off wherever it is stuck and stop claiming everybody is ripping of Whedon, because they are not. Because if you don't I and others will point out where Whedon got his inspirition (notice I didn't say copied/stole/plagerized)
Smith and Family Guy part deux.... by Doom II	Jul 19th, 2005 06:50:42 PM
His message board is at viewaskew.com, but I haven't posted in years. I believe they want $2 now to sign up (money goes to charity) so I said fuck it. I'm done on that site. I do read posts occasionally over there and he will not discuss Family Guy, just blast it once and a while. He also has an online diary where he always mentions watching The Simpsons before going to bed. Who knows what his beef is. I do question Kevin's sense of humor now though. ANd yes, the Seth McFarlane diss on the Clerks cartoon is quick, but blatant and mean. Fuck it. Family Guy will crank out 100 more episodes and Clerks died with 6. I guess I'd be pissed too if my little cartoon wasn't given a second chance at life like Family Guy.
Who cares what Kevin Smith likes or dislikes? by blackstormy	Jul 19th, 2005 09:38:48 PM
Really who cares? He could dislike baby kittens and it wouldn't affect me. I remember awhile back people tried to start some beef between him and Paul Thomas Anderson and Smith was just like so what if I didn't like Magnolia, who cares? and he's right you shouldn't care. You can disagree with his opinion, thats what these boards are for, but let's stop trying to psychoanalyze the man, they're just jokes, he probably just half-meant them in the first place.
Kevin Smith, and his funny, original ideas... by Hamtaro_Hentai	Jul 19th, 2005 11:03:44 PM
Hey, people got killed in a transformer. I remember when I first saw that in 98 in an anime called 'Dirty Pair Flash.' But hey, you keep doing your thing, man.
by foreignerbelt	Jul 19th, 2005 11:35:36 PM
fuck that 2 bucks is 2 mcChicken goodnesses that I am not willing to part with.
Smith vs Mcfarlane by trevorfactor	Jul 20th, 2005 10:52:45 AM
ok 1st off smith is old news & old school which is most obvious on his website. the fact that he's revisiting clerks is a sign of pure desperation. I mean seriously he's milked it for all its worth & more and yet still he persists. I say fuck kevin smith! family guy is cutting edge and way funnier, now given we have american dad as the ugly step brother but family guy is still by far one of the funniest shows on tv. so unless smith has anything new to bring to the table he hasn't a leg to stand on! that's my 2cents and i'm sticking to it!
Whedon's Kitty Pryde by Abaddon9	Jul 20th, 2005 01:32:33 PM
So let me get this straight, when Whedon directly sttes something that goes against your worldview, he is being ironic? If he had such a negative view of this craracter, why is WRITING HER? Yep, that is why he is writing X-men right now, to get a chance of writing one of his favorite chacters that he didn't create. And his statement of Buffys and other female characters just recently came up with X-3 casting. On the Serenity message boards he wrote: "Summer did read for Kitty in 'X3.' I know because she called me and mentioned she was going to and did I know anything about the character (there were no 'sides' to study -- they had to get them when they came in). So the girl I turned into sort of a superhero in my movie was going to read for the character that most influenced ALL my girl-heroes, Kitty Pryde. Karmically funky. Anyhoo, she called me after and said it was very emotional and kind of like when she read for 'FIREFLY,' she just got into a very intense groove. She started telling me about the scene she read and that's when I realized WHY it was kind of like she read for 'FIREFLY.' 'Cause (as you may know) it was a scene I wrote for 'Astonishing X-Men' issue #5. I assume they just didn't have sides ready and used that but this was like a karmic Moebius strip, it was just too folded in on itself. In this time of odd, I turned to beer. (No I didn't. Stay in school.) I don't know what the X-peeps are looking for -- or even if that other girl has really dropped out -- but for my money, Summer would make a wonderful Kitty. (And I don't say that lightly)." That sounds ironic huh? Whedon has stated that Kitty represents the proto-Buffy. Yes she's not blond, nor a victem, and those are not the only things about Buffy either. Yes he started out that idea of the blond victem turning the tables, but he drew on other sources to make her a strong character. He has stated over and over. If he was joking he would not be writing Kitty or at every monent talking about her mentioning how that character influenced his charcters. My entire point was Whedon didn't copy anything, and neither did anybody that you said copied from him. They mave have drawn inspiriation from each other. Thing is you want it two ways, only Whedon is original and others copy from him, but when Whedon draws inspiriation from. Oh, btw Whedon is now writing that child's comic book as mentioned before, does that make any his ideas less thought out and valid, or is that only Television is the great adult medium? Oh, wait we already established that you are a hypocrite. Also, notice something I did that you did not do. I backed up my argument, so again I say stop it. Whedon is one of the better writers, but he is not God or a fountain of original ideas that everybody else is just copying, so take your own advice a get a fucking clue.
by foreignerbelt	Jul 20th, 2005 02:55:17 PM
tubgirl I take back what I said in the other talkback. you just caught a 20-pounder. more power to ya.
SICK OF WHEDON'S NAME ON THIS SITE! by ComputerGuy68	Jul 20th, 2005 03:01:52 PM
God, this site turned me from a "Buffy" fan to a hater. I can't watch that show anymore. And since this topic is about "The Family Guy" FUCK OFF!
Wow, TubgirlTonay, you really like Joss Whedon by blingx2k	Jul 21st, 2005 11:40:46 AM
I love when people get all defensive over celebrities that they are fans of. You don't even know these people. Who cares if Johnny doesn't like Joe Director or Billy the Actor. Whats even funnier is when people get defensive over a FICTIONAL character. "If you don't like Darth Crazy Legs, you're a bhole." I love all of you people.
Apologies to Computerguy68 by Abaddon9	Jul 21st, 2005 12:23:25 PM
And I truly do apoligize for cauising you any grief. I was trying to stop Tubgirltony's constant (as in multiple thread) claim that every idea on a television show was somehow copied/plagerized from Whedon. Family Guy has nothing to do with Whedon, which was my point. So once again I am sorry. On another note, foreignbelt, it seems that you believe that Tubgirltonay was baiting me and I took it. No, I knew she was baiting me like all trolls do. If you notice my firt post I was questioning her motives. I am not even sure if she likes Whedon and just trying to troll, a rabid Whedon is God and can do no wrong fan, or just delusional. Its just that I could not let the rank hypocrisy go. For example, if Whedon copies it a homage, or states that he drew inspiriation from something , well he was just joking and being ironic, while everyone else is a plagirist at the great fountain of originality that is Whedon. However unlike her, I backed my claim up. I just want her to stop this ridiculous claim across all the threads. BTW, if she was baiting, she must of caught herself, because she carried the Kitty Fucking Pryde comment to another thread were no one had mentioned it.
Wow man, she pissed you off good by Silver_Joo	Jul 21st, 2005 05:44:29 PM
Whedon is so so. He wrote Buffy, it had it's moments; he wrote Alien Ressurrection, it didn't; he wrote Toy Story - bravo! - and X-Men movie and he couldn't be blamed for Halle Berry being a scurvy sea dog. His run on the child's comic Astonishing X-Men fantastic but I know little about Firefly or it's film. A space western apparently? Either way, originality is just the modifcation of existing ideas - therefore Whedon is very original and he writes a good Kitty Pryde ;)
Yeah, that's right ... ALL the tea. by Silver_Joo	Jul 21st, 2005 05:46:02 PM
Giggidy giggidy giggidy!
Why is Stewie so boring now? by cromulent	Jul 22nd, 2005 12:15:44 AM
He used to want to kill Marge or whatever her name is, and now his bloodlust is gone. Mothers Who Were Almost Killed By Their Homicidal Babies (aka MWWAKBTHB) must have lobbied against McFarland and preventing him from continuing that part of Stewie's murderousness.
I noticed they are letting Brian become the one with shocking se by Mr. Profit	Jul 22nd, 2005 07:01:27 AM
Still funny shit though. Brian dressed as Lois with lipstick was hilarious.

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