Associated Press
The popular TV series Family Guy has been banned in the START household after START’s mother caught START’s brother watching an episode where Peter was taking communion and made a remark that upset the matriarch of the START family.
The START boys are appealing the ruling, arguing that they usually fast forward past parts like that. The Family Guy DVD which had the offending episode was given back to a friend of the START’s who has been advised not to bring it into the START house again. The Family Guy ban could possibly extend to another popular TV show the Simpsons. Today as part of a deal with Mommy START a Family Guy poster that once hung on the outside door of the START castle has been destroyed, the poster showed Chris Griffin giving a “satanic salute”.
It’s a comedy show, ease up. Nothing is meant to be taken seriously; I’d think the fact that it’s animated would be a dead give away. I don’t think sheltering your children is going to help manners (assuming their 12 and up). However, if they are indeed under the aforementioned age, I offer these words: Carry on.
Pssst…
START is the aggrieved offspring.
My sympathies, START.
Dude, your mom sucks.
How old is your brother?
Aw. Sorry man.
Would the quote go something like this?
“Holy Crap, Is this really the Blood of Christ?”
“Yes”
“Man, he must have been wasted 24 hrs a day, huh?”
You might want to show your mom the Simpsons where Marge goes on a campaign to ban Itchy & Scratchy.
…On second thought, maybe not.
By the way, talk about an attention getting heading.
I was afraid that Family Guy wasn’t coming back in 2005 after all.
To answer Johnny Bravo’s question, 13 years old and to answer Folly’s question, exactly.
Tell her that she was right and that you’ve gone to the library to get a book so that you can spend that half-hour reading. Then pull out Naked Lunch.
That joke is hilarious. And it is very, very far from how off-color Family Guy can get.
Some new tv’s have headphone jacks these days. Back in the old days…I’d run the tv through my stereo and watch something I wanted to hear without disturbing anyone else. It really adds to the acoustics…esp. on some kickass sci-fi movies. Just an idea.
Maybe set the VCR to record y’alls shows with the tv off and watch it when it won’t bother anyone in the house…
However, I’m sure there are better things that you could be doing with your time young man than watching that crap, read a book.
Here’s how you handle this situation: Look her straight in the eye and say “Damn you, you unspeakable harridan-- you’ve impeded my work since the day I escaped your vile womb.”
Haha, I read it in a hurry (had 2 minutes before work); I was wondering why it didn’t quite make sense. Anyways, my post still applies if your mom were to read it
In a mock British accent, of course.
Of course, there’s always a song from another cartoon.
“Ohhhhh-oh, START’s mom’s a b----, she’s a big fat b----, she’s the biggest b---- in the whole wide world”
Well, you know the rest. Though I don’t suggest singing it with her anywhere in close to earshot.
And now, that I think about it, show her the South Park episode “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Jesus” or maybe “Red Sleigh Down”.
Whatever you do, don’t let her catch you watching “When you wish upon a Weinstein”, okay?
Good.
And yeah, your mom sucks!
First, congrats on having a mother that cares about you and your brother.
Second, if you feel strongly about it, talk to her. If you present a rational case, and sound mature about it, maybe she will decide you are mature enough to watch the show.
Bolding mine
A few tips on what not to do. Do Not:
-Yell “BUTIWANNA” and stomp your foot.
-Say “way to go dumbass” (Or some other insult), and cuff your kid brother upside the head for getting caught.
-Issue a press release detailing the situation
I think it’s a bit late for that.
Heh heh. Class.
If your mom actually believes in things like “satanic salutes”, then being rational probably won’t get through to her. I’d suck it up at home and watch Family Guy at your friend’s house.