Humor In Family Guy

In the television series Family Guy, there are many episodes that contain different types of humor including: slapstick humor, pop-culture humor, and offensive humor. Because of the use of so many types of humor, Family Guy appeals to a very unique and somewhat split demographic. The demographic is unique because the pop-culture references embedded in Family Guy’s format are primarily drawn from the 1970s and 80s, so only previous generations are guaranteed to get all the references; yet, the humor tactics involved appeal to younger people and can even be called “immature.” According to the show’s creator, Family Guy’s target audience is men between the ages of 18 and 34 years old.

The use of slapstick humor can appeal to a wide range of audiences

This episode is no different in this respect and the persistence in this constant, open, unapologetic mockery of Meg as a person has led me to become completely disgusted with this show. Instead of praising Meg for her amazing talent and intellect she is marginalized with rude comments being constantly made about her quite often to her face. In this episode, Meg is found to have an aptitude for biology and her professor sets her up to shadow the completely inept Dr. Hartman at the hospital. Toward the end of the show, as Peter lies bleeding after the puma attacked him, Meg is the only one around with the knowledge to save his life. Later at the hospital, when Peter regains consciousness, he admits that Lois was right and Lois tells him that she only nags him because she loves him. When Meg points out that she helped to save his life, she is immediately shut up by Peter merely asking her to get him a glass of water. Effectively cutting her out of any praise and recognition that should be due to her. This frustrates me to no end because many men in our culture have adopted this type of behavior treating their wives, and daughters with this type of