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Family Guy's Most Controversial Character Was Created By Accident
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Michael Boyle)
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Family Guy's cult-favorite character Meg Griffin was born from a random joke, becoming the show's most controversial and relatable outcast.
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- According to creator Seth MacFarlane, Meg's meek and bullied persona was never meant to be a central part of the show - it just kind of happened organically.
- Despite being the butt of countless jokes, Meg has become a fan-favorite character, with many viewers relating to her perpetual outsider status and desire for acceptance.
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Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Family Guy