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Why Family Guy Can Still Be So Controversial Today (And Get Away With It)
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
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How Family Guy's controversial comedy antics have kept viewers glued to their screens for over two decades.
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- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has been known to push the boundaries of good taste, yet the show's ratings remain strong, pulling in over 5 million viewers per episode.
- Controversial plotlines, like the recent episode that parodied cancel culture, have sparked outrage but also driven increased engagement online, keeping the show a must-watch for pop culture aficionados.
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Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy, Family Guy