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The Simpsons Christmas special takes inspiration from an unlikely source - Family Guy, breaking the fourth wall with a cheeky nod to their animated comedy rivals.
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- The Simpsons repeated a gag that was previously featured in a Family Guy episode, flipping the script on the show's long history of pioneering comedy tropes.
- This meta-commentary on the shared DNA between The Simpsons and Family Guy is sure to delight fans of both shows, who will appreciate the insider wink.
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The Simpsons Christmas Special's Best Joke Is Straight Out Of Family Guy

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor)

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The Simpsons Christmas special takes inspiration from an unlikely source - Family Guy, breaking the fourth wall with a cheeky nod to their animated comedy rivals.

beat sheet

The Simpsons repeated a gag that was previously featured in a Family Guy episode, flipping the script on the show's long history of pioneering comedy tropes.
This meta-commentary on the shared DNA between The Simpsons and Family Guy is sure to delight fans of both shows, who will appreciate the insider wink.

call sheet

The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Simpsons Christmas Special

Read the source