Family Guy is it a rip off?, Of The Simpsons with a little South Park |
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Family Guy is it a rip off?, Of The Simpsons with a little South Park |
*paul murphy* |
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No, i think it's quite original
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No, it's original.
When was the last time you saw the KoolAid guy jump through a wall into court and yell out, "Oh yeah!" in The Simpsons? Exactly. |
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*paul murphy* |
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QUOTE(ocpimple @ Apr 9 2005, 9:09 AM) No, it's original. When was the last time you saw the KoolAid guy jump through a wall into court and yell out, "Oh yeah!" in The Simpsons? Exactly. That was hilarious!!! When Brian got put in jail! I loved that part! ! ! But the best episode is where Peter goes 2 a womans retreat and comes back... well exactly like a woman. He tries 2 breast feed Stewie! HAHAHAHAHAHA! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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[QUOTE[But the best episode is where Peter goes 2 a womans retreat and comes back... well exactly like a woman. He tries 2 breast feed Stewie! [/QUOTE]
lol, that was hilarious |
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*paul murphy* |
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And where the Griffin house becomes its on country: PETORIA
and Peter sings CANT TOUCH THIS! That was really funny! ![]() |
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if its so funny to you and if you really like it @ paul why make a topic if people think its a rip off or not , why not make a topic of who likes family guy? ( but you already made this one ). >_<
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*paul murphy* |
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Ok. (First Post btw)...
Family Guy is definately not a rip off. It is the most random show I've seen, and many of the writers are either past/current writers of the Simpsons, or recommended. I can't speak for South Park, but I, in no way, think Family Guy can be compared. They can both be offensive but are entirely different. And Best Episode? Luke Perry is Gay.... |
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Family Guy kicks so much buttocks its not even funny.. Wait.. I mean, it is XD
The Show's cool, original, everything lol I liked how they spoofed Kate Moss lol that was hilarious.. |
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*paul murphy* |
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Everybody looking foward 2 the 4th series?
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QUOTE Everybody looking foward 2 the 4th series? you mean season? yep when does it start? May 1st? |
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*paul murphy* |
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*Solipsist* |
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Well, if you think about it. They kinda have their share of similarities. Well, Matt Groening atleast thinks Peter's a Homer clone.
( That one Halloween special where Homer finds a cloning hammock. Peter Griffin was one of his clones. ) - Solipsist |
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QUOTE(Solipsist @ Apr 9 2005, 10:39 AM) Well, if you think about it. They kinda have their share of similarities. Well, Matt Groening atleast thinks Peter's a Homer clone. ( That one Halloween special where Homer finds a cloning hammock. Peter Griffin was one of his clones. ) - Solipsist Interesting... Matt Groening thinks that. Hmmmmmmm...I'm gonna try my best 2 dig up sum more cool info! PAULMAN, AWAY! A ha, I've got LOADS of info Matt Groening is comedic genius! Simpsons has been going downhill, as a few of you have mentioned, as of late. Aside from that, everything else was great! The reason why Futurama was not liked so much is because of Fox. They...are...fuctards! After watching seasons 1-3 of it, I'm laughing every episode and it keep me WELL entertained. DVD is the best way to see anything, these days. Another perfect example is Family Guy. A few days ago, watching an ep of season 2 I had missed, a rare thing happened: I laughed very very hard, cried a little. The look on the poor kangaroo's face as it dragged Peter along the zoo... *gags in laugher*... Oh man, only series to ever do that to me was Excel Saga, and that's a rare case where I understand all the hidden jokes (ep 26 had me rolling in tears...). I'm eagerly anticipating the next season of Family Guy, I definitely think Matt can top himself again :D. Here's hoping Fox doesn't f**k things up so much again... Hope that all didn't bore you, it's just I'm pretty damned bored myself, so I hope seeking out info on that will keep you as entertained as it kept me. |
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Come to think of it, I'm quite confident in stating that Peter became the Grim Reaper before Homer did...and many things in that Simpson's episode were simalar to those in Family Guy..
Could it have been the same writer? show runner?... I wouldnt' dare jump to the conclusion the the Simpsons ripped off Family Guy...But the Simpsons have new episodes so it's not impossible for them to rip anything off... |
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QUOTE(Domonic @ Apr 9 2005, 10:51 AM) Come to think of it, I'm quite confident in stating that Peter became the Grim Reaper before Homer did...and many things in that Simpson's episode were simalar to those in Family Guy.. Could it have been the same writer? show runner?... I wouldnt' dare jump to the conclusion the the Simpsons ripped off Family Guy...But the Simpsons have new episodes so it's not impossible for them to rip anything off... Correct. Peter was death b4 homer. They also used the joker LAST NITE IN BED, LOIS WAS THE MAN/ MARGE WAS THE MAN and they r lying in the same position at the kitchen table. Peter did that first too. |
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No. I think that the concept behind the show is very funny and original. I mean, come on, Brian and Stewie. LMFAO!
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There is quite literally nothing that compares to Stewie. I mean how many other cartoon babies would even think about miniaturizing themselves and destroying their father's sperm? Maggie? ha ha!
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I actually haven't seen an episode of Family Guy.
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its definitely original i think. and i personally like family guy the best outta those 3 shows.
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That show is hilarious! I think its their own creation.
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QUOTE I actually haven't seen an episode of Family Guy. ![]() anyone who hasn't seen Family Guy needs to see it.. ![]() You don't know what you're missing. "Chris: Dad, what's the blow-hole for? Peter: I'll tell you what it's not for, son. And when I do, you'll understand why I can never go back to Sea World" |
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Who cares? Family Guy is funny as hell.
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Indeed.
In funny TV shows, you laugh really hard, but for me, Family Guy takes it to another level... Even if you hate the show, I can gaurantee you'll get a cheap laugh or two. And also: My favorite scene in any of the episodes... When Peter is jealous of Joe being in the specail olympics,and tries to fake his handicap with a terribly fake video tape with terrible editing...Heh heh. It shows him saying something like.."Oh my God! An oncoming car! ahhhh!", then it shows a scarcrow with his clothes on actually getting hit....And he's driving the car. |
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family guy and the simpsons are the same people whoi write it.....i think family guy is funnier
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*paul murphy* |
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QUOTE(Domonic @ Apr 9 2005, 9:14 PM) Indeed. In funny TV shows, you laugh really hard, but for me, Family Guy takes it to another level... Even if you hate the show, I can gaurantee you'll get a cheap laugh or two. And also: My favorite scene in any of the episodes... When Peter is jealous of Joe being in the specail olympics,and tries to fake his handicap with a terribly fake video tape with terrible editing...Heh heh. It shows him saying something like.."Oh my God! An oncoming car! ahhhh!", then it shows a scarcrow with his clothes on actually getting hit....And he's driving the car. Yeah, he says "AHHH! A CAR GOING TO FAST TO STOP IN TIME! AIEEEEEEE!" |
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I also think Seth Macfarlane's voice is sexy. Which is why I watch Family Guy almost religiously.
And he's not bad looking, either. |
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QUOTE([f]eleeza @ Apr 9 2005, 10:53 PM) Actually, no. Matt Greoning and Seth McFarlane dont write the shows . They are the creators, but they don't actually write dialouge/direct/etc. For example: Conan O'Brian wrote a number of episodes for The Simpsons. But of course, the creators must agree with what is writen and give it the Okay...And showrunners also take a pig part in this. You have to think of ALL the people involved in creating these cartoons. You can't give all the credit to those two people. If it werent for some of the genious writers, The Simpsons might not even be on TV today. I think what Shortiiex meant was that some of the people that are hired to write for Seth McFarlane have written for Matt Greoning. And that is true. |
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What so many of you don't understand is that your beloved Simpsons and Futurama are suffering in ratings. Because of this Matt Groening hired new writers to add shock value to the show to compete with Family Guy and South Park. As for FG ripping of South Park, thats a fallacy within itself because they're too different shows with two different aims at entertainment.
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QUOTE(BrandonSaunders @ Apr 11 2005, 4:38 PM) What so many of you don't understand is that your beloved Simpsons and Futurama are suffering in ratings. Because of this Matt Groening hired new writers to add shock value to the show to compete with Family Guy and South Park. As for FG ripping of South Park, thats a fallacy within itself because they're too different shows with two different aims at entertainment. Yeah. In fact, Matt Greoning said himself that there will only be one more seasons of the Simpsons. I can tell they're running out of fresh ideas...I dont dislike the Simpsons now, but I do tend to like the episodes from around the fifth or sixth season much more. Futurama I never really enjoyed in the first place, but I have nothing against it. |
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I like Family Guy better than Simpsons and South Park. It's original, it's like a parody on everything
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Family Guy is definately an original. And besides, the Simpsons suck.
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Family guy: owns. Go away.
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no. it is not a ripoff :p.
it IS it's own creation. it's original . and it's not as long as the simpsons, which went on forever and ever ![]() |
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No it's not. it's the bestt.
Yay new episodes may 1st. yizz3. |
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family guy is more unique than the other two. i think it's more sarcastic than the other two, and it's just wildly hilarious.
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I think Family Guy is hilarious, so who cares?
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How can you say that Family Guy is original if you all admit that it is just a parody of everything.
I, for one, don't think the show is original. I can admit that it is funny at times ... but it becomes a bit repetitive. It kind of gets old when they break out into a pop culture reference every 10 seconds ... and you can totally tell when its going to happen. South Park is a much better show. |
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Nah, don't think so.
It makes us laugh in a whole new different way. Sure, it has a family that do crazy antics, but hey, it's hilarious. |
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I don't think it's a rip-off. Even though it copis the style of a family, the family members themselves are different. And besides, family guy is funnier
![]() and the part when Peter's knee gets hit and he keeps saying "sssSSt AAAAhhh" for a LONG ass time...is just hilarious QUOTE No, it's original. When was the last time you saw the KoolAid guy jump through a wall into court and yell out, "Oh yeah!" in The Simpsons? Exactly. Sooo true..and since when in any comedy show did a crazy retard say, "Attention All Shoppers, Testicles, that is all" in the microphone? and since when did a sick pervert say "Giggidy giggidy giggidy UGH ..Alriiiiiiiiiight" in the simpsons? QUOTE Quagmoir:I'd do Anything to you Lois
Lois: What? Quagmoir: I'd do anything for you Lois |
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i think it uses a little bit of this and that. but i love family guy over the simpsons. but south park rules all.
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QUOTE(andromeda_90 @ Oct 22 2005, 3:35 PM) and the part when Peter's knee gets hit and he keeps saying "sssSSt AAAAhhh" for a LONG ass time...is just hilarious LOL. I was laughing sooooo hard at that. I don't think Family Guy's a rip off...I think all three shows have their own characteristics, and they're all different from each other. Although all three shows deal with the dysfunctional relationships the characters have with their friends, family, etc. I love Family Guy the most, though. =] |
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Nah, I don't think it's a rip. I suppose Family Guy is like Simpsons, considering the characters[A fat dad, mom, and 3 kids]but it doesn't really matter to me. I absolutely love the show, it can always make me laugh. Especially, the one where Chris is trying to lose weight. xD
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QUOTE(Solipsist @ Apr 9 2005, 11:39 AM) Well, if you think about it. They kinda have their share of similarities. Well, Matt Groening atleast thinks Peter's a Homer clone. ( That one Halloween special where Homer finds a cloning hammock. Peter Griffin was one of his clones. ) - Solipsist in stupidity yes, but peters is funny, i mean, peter can make jokes, homer relies on stupidity |
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Santa's Little Helper doesn't measure up to Brian.
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Haha, nooo.
I love family guy. |
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"when my teacher caught me with my hand down my pants, she made me keep it there for a week. Boy, what a week!"
haha. no, its original. |
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QUOTE(ocpimple @ Apr 9 2005, 9:09 AM) No, it's original. ^ LOL I loved that episode. I can't believe Meg didn't hear the stuff that Peter said. When was the last time you saw the KoolAid guy jump through a wall into court and yell out, "Oh yeah!" in The Simpsons? Exactly. ![]() But no, I think Family Guy is unique. I love that show. |
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It's very unique. *thinks of the A-team parody*
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Everything is an evolution of something: before the simpsons it was the flinstones...anyway, family guy is original because it "was" the most random cartoon out there; now everyone's trying to copy it.
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gosh...that show is the shyt....i got a lil plushie of stewie...him and his big head...
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no way i love family guy. american dad is just sad
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hells no.
family guy's in a class of its own. funnier than both the simpsons and south park. good times...good times..."peanut butter jelly time!" lois- "u two are gonna love each other and ur gonna like it! *stuffs them together* now stay like that for two weeks or else there's gonna be hell to pay!" chris- "...this is gonna be awkward when we have to pee.." |
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family guy is definitly original
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lol no it's totally not a rip-off. It's very different then the Simpsons and South Park lol.
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I'm kinda bored with the simpsons, and never caught on to the south park craze. FG is definitely in a class all it's own. I mean, how often are you gonna see a dog dressed up as a banana singing, "peanut butter jelly time"!!!
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its original, ho.
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