The Family Guy

eric5148 · #1 01-17-2005, 03:16 AM

I watched the first of the two eps that were on tonight, which makes 4 total that I've seen. I don't get why people like this show. I didn't laugh once.

If you like it, please explain why.

ThaSaltCracka · #2 01-17-2005, 03:17 AM

there are a few episodes that are just "meh".

BottlesOf · #3 01-17-2005, 03:20 AM

I really like it. I think it's funny. Were there new episodes tonite? I saw that is back on FOX, but not sure if they're just replaying old episodes or what?

eric5148 · #4 01-17-2005, 03:23 AM

I don't know and don't care if those were new or old ones tonight. I'm asking people who like this show in general, to explain why.

bonanz · #5 01-17-2005, 03:26 AM

they are showing a couple of reruns for a few weeks before the new shows begin.

I can't really explain it, but if you don't like it you don't like it... I think it's hilarious.

ThaSaltCracka · #6 01-17-2005, 03:27 AM

I believe they start in Feb or March, I would imagine someone would have started a thread if the new season started tonight.

brassnuts · #7 01-17-2005, 03:27 AM

Because its funny... and you obviously have a sense in humor that is not harmonious with the rest of the general population. Not trying to be rude. But, it's true. Nearly, everyone finds the show funny. Even with something as subjective as humor, you are wrong.

eric5148 · #8 01-17-2005, 03:30 AM

You're missing the point. Assuming I'm a complete tard with no sense of humor who lives in a cave, describe something from tonights show, or any other episode, that you thought was funny.

pshreck · #9 01-17-2005, 03:34 AM

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Some reasons why you might not like it:

It is very subtle. I'm sure you are intelligent enough to pick up on lots of the jokes... but did not enjoy the slow/different way the joke was introduced.

Tons of jokes are nothing more than a character being themself. If you don't find Peter's or Stuey's characters funny just talking, then a lot of the show will just feel like fluff to you. This has to be the #1 reason Family Guy's humor does elude many people.

ThaSaltCracka · #10 01-17-2005, 03:38 AM

to add on what he said, a lot of the jokes come out of nowhere too, and as quick as they appear they disappear, so they are easy to miss. Also, there is zero plot, each episode is just random BS wrapped into a "plot". Its like a cartoon version of Seinfeld, filled with racist jokes.