How does a television series keep going in this time of ever changing network schedules and shows that grow stale after twelve weeks? The Simpsons have not only lasted, but with over 250 episodes since 1989, it has become a staple of American life. Last season, The Simpsons overtook The Flintstones as the longest running prime-time cartoon ever. Many tribute this longevity to the witty and hilarious satire that is present in every episode. By using incongruity, sarcasm, exaggeration, and other comedic techniques, The Simpsons satirizes most aspects of ordinary life, from family, to TV, to religion, achieving the true essence of satire.
He is described as ‘uncoordinated and clumsy’ and he was often teased and beaten because of this. The author describes him of having a look of ‘a cowering dog’ and I think this is a very good description of his character - he is always being beaten down by other people. He has ‘a stack of wild red hair’ and pale watery blue eyes. Overall, he is not very dashing at first sight, especially as in the previous paragraph, the author has just described how his father is completely the opposite - handsome and charming (when he needed to be). When Meshak (Mish) appears later in the book, he seems little changed; ‘a child in a man’s body’.
It was made for an older audience; it has quite a lot of crude humor that is why it first aired on Fox. Even though the show has an all-star cast, the fun does not stop there. Family Guy has many themes and ideas that make it the crude, hilarious show that it is. First of all, it makes absolutely hilarious parodies all through out the show. It makes parodies of just about any person one can think of.
It could be amusing to the audience as it highlights the absurdity of the situation. Also, in the same scene, Frank does not get Rita’s joke about him being named after the quality who is Frank Ness, Eliot’s brother who was the famous ‘Chicago copper’ who caught Al Capone. Frank thought Rita meant T.S Eliot. The audience may feel superior to Frank, as they may understand the joke so this would be amusing to them. Professor Dan Rebellato states that: “we laugh at something because we feel superior to it”.
Some situations that the show brings might not happen in our lives, but it is good to have a better understanding of the situation than not to know. Most televisions shows are not about violence and drama. Cartoons shows like; Family Guy, The Simpsons, South Park and many more inform their viewers in ways that might seem unusual and might only seem as entertainment than educational. In the article “Family Guy and Freud, Jokes and their relation to the Unconscious”. Antonia Peacocke explains that every show has some education
He started to appear on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 1997 where Colbert took on the role of right wing republican news correspondent. Now with his own spin-off he patronizes and humiliates those he interviews with a conservative overtone to mask his obvious liberal views, but still keeps it a fun and playful environment where you can relax and laugh. Colbert uses sketch and improvisational comedy in an intimate
Children of the early 70s will also remember him as the voice of Templeton the rat in 1973’s Charlottes Web. Although his career was very successful, Paul was a very troubled soul. He grew up in a stable, loving family, and had an older brother whom he idolized. When the brother was killed in world war two, Paul never got over it so the first of his troubles was unresolved grief. Paul was also a gay man in a time when it was not acceptable;especially in Hollywood, to be open about it.
Sibling Rivalry (Whether we fight with our brother or sister we learn from time to time that fighting over something isn't the best idea we could've done. There are several themes that are displayed in television shows such as: The Underdog who proves to be the best, the sidekick who aides the superhero, to the simple journey our protagonist goes through or even where brothers and sisters fight. Sibling rivalry happens in almost everybody's lives and it’s something most of us have to live with. )(Sibling rivalry is one of the most popular themes found in today's television shows. )(This classic theme is evident in many shows such as: The Simpsons with Bart and Lisa; Arrested Development’s family; and finally, with Justin, Alex and Max in Wizards of Waverly Place.
Rock’s portrayal is the way most people would react to the controlled chaos surrounding him. Adding to the chaos, the supporting casts are just as dissimilar. Both wives, brothers, cousins, mothers and remaining family had immense humor and worked together in a seamless re-enacted of what a family funeral would be. But in the end it is about connecting with the movie and the American version is what is most familiar. One thing that stands out is the role of the deceased father’s lover; this role was played by the same actor in both movies and he was just as funny in one as he was in the other.
However, American Reunion is much like your kooky Uncle Phil—he was hip and happening in his heyday but now his same act is pointless and in danger of overstaying his welcome. Co-director/writers Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (“Harold & Kumar”) show some enthusiasm in trying to recapture the mindless magic but the film never rises above its minimal madcap display of recycled jokes, a run-of-the-mill formulaic screenplay and funny bits that register in noted