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Russia Tried To Ban Family Guy Over An Offensive Episode

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Kremlin's futile crusade against Family Guy's cheeky Russia jabs sparks outrage and reveals the show's fearless satirical streak
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  • Russia's media regulator Roskomnadzor reportedly threatened to ban an episode of Family Guy that depicted President Putin in an unflattering light, but ultimately backed down after global outcry
  • Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane famously refuses to pull punches when it comes to skewering world leaders, with Russia being a frequent target of the show's biting political humor
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