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Read on and find out what makes Family Guy so damn funny

The ideas behind why Family Guy became so popular after being declared dead by the people at Fox.

Family Guy has been cancelled by FOX twice. After high ratings from re-runs aired on Adult Swim and after selling one million copies of its first season DVD, FOX picked up the animated sitcom for a third try.

Fox brought it back after a 3-year hiatus because it was so popular. So then why are some people saying Family Guy should be banned?

This article investigates the styles of comedy in Family Guy and South Park, perhaps shedding light on which might be the better show.

Book Review of Family Guy and Philosophy. It won't look nice on your coffee table and will just smell funny if left in your bathroom, but it's a lot like picking your nose.

Always Shocking Fox's Family Guy is back to make you gasp and laugh out loud.

Up until two weeks ago, Family Guy was my cartoon family of choice. That was until I began to watch the classic Simpsons episodes.

Family Guy's first episode of the season - a spoof of the classic "Star Wars," knocks it out of the ballpark with a classic sense of randomized humor fans of the series love. (Slight spoilers!)

Family Guy is a great cartoon to enjoy with your wife or girlfriend, if only you could get them to watch and appreciate the humor as you do.

Family Guy is easiest the funniest show on television and with all of the products, how can't you pick one for x-mas?

Love Family Guy? Find links to tons of free clips here! Some of the very best clips are featured in this article. Each clip has a brief description and a direct link for viewing is provided. Enjoy!

The battle has raged on for years, maybe centuries: which cartoon family and show is more funny? Family Guy, or The Simpsons? Opinions vary, but only here in this breakdown will the true results finally be revealed.

An interview with Brian Scully, writer and co-executive producer for Family Guy.

Here is a guide to the characters of Family Guy for those who are new to the show or those who need a reminder of who is who and what their story is.

A Wild and Hilarious Time Consuming Ride

When the animated series Family Guy premiered on FOX in 1999, it began its life as "another animated show" on the network known for producing them. Today, it stands alone when it comes to animated families.

Carol Burnett, star of movies and television shows like "The Carol Burnett Show," sued the makers of FOX TV's "Family Guy," saying the show had used her likeness without permission as well as the theme from her TV show, and her signature ear tug.

As a faithful Twenty something viewer of the show "Family Guy", the instant I caught wind that 2K games was releasing a video game in honor of the show I knew I had to buy it!

A review and synopsis of the Family Guy Star Wars Themed Episode.

They're all satirical, but which Family Guy episodes do the best job of taking the landmarks of pop culture history and lampooning them without mercy. Here are five of my favorites.

Woven into this seemingly basic story are the characteristics that make it great: Brian and Stewie's personalities, a universal but non-judgmental story, and a plethora of hilarious moments.

FOX Sunday nights mix animated family comedy with live-action to create the ultimate adults only family programming for Sundays.

A tribute to the much-put-upon Meg.

A research paper on different types of humor, and the skill levels involved in each.

April is National Humor Month. Here are 7 clean jokes for your enjoyment!

The majority of newspaper-syndicated comic strips have lost all traces of genuine humor and originality. What happened? Also, find out where you CAN find comics that'll get you laughing again.

Spanning the time period from 1946 to the present, these family-oriented Christmas movies offer wholesome magic that the entire family can enjoy.

The Marx Brothers--Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and (in their first five movies) Zeppo--arguably the greatest comedy team in film history, owed their entire careers to their family. They inherited show-business

Stewie Griffin is one of the funniest characters to come alone in a long, long time.

So you think an actor's life is all fortune and glory? Easy? Fun? Waking Up in Astoria captures a different side of a struggling thespian's life as he strives to get parts in the New York area.

Feast, directed by John Gulager, is the third film produced by Project Greenlight. The film takes a progessive view on gender roles and has fun while doing so, granting a pleasurable film experience for the viewer.

An embarrassing yet funny story about my father and a salesman trying to sell me cutlery.

A crash course in humor writing

Blogs are a great way to have fun, get to know and keep in touch with family that is far away. Email is good for talking, but to really have fun, a Blog is the way to go. There is many ways a Blog can work for your family.

My whole darn family believes in life after death, psychic phenomena, ghosts and a few of us have a healthy respect for aliens and life on other planets. I have no problem asking an angel to help me find a parking spot, my keys and in desperate times, concert tickets.

With some preparation, some hindsight, and a little humor, getting through the hurricane season can be less terrifying than it really is.

Psychoneuroimmunology, the study of the mind-body connection, has a strong tie to the idea of health and humor. Adding humor to ones life can be a great benefit to them both psychologically and physically as long as it is being used appropriately.

The Phoenix Serial Shooter tragedy impacted many lives, including the family of those accused. Randy Hausner, a local comedian, thought his life - let alone his career - would never recover.

This is a literary analysis of the humorous aspect in the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" to help students who are reading Wilde.

Elf was a massive critical as well as financial success in 2003.

Humor has positive effects on your blood pressure, stress and pain levels, and your attitude. Even hospitals are discovering the benefits of humor for their patients-and staff. Here are a few ways to help yourself feel better with humor.

Most sitcoms use crude or overused humor to get a cheap laugh. Where do you go when you're looking for something more?

I've long wished for someone in high-end politics who has a stand-alone sense of humor and profound sense of America's realities. Michelle Obama has all those qualities and would provide a much-needed change in how First Ladies present themselves...

Baby Loves Disco transforms some of the hippest night clubs across the country including Revolution Rock Bar in Boston into child proof discos. It's like a play date with cocktails.

Read about the 10 best movies for families that will come out in the Summer of 2008.

If you are looking for a comedy show in the Denver area, go to Denver's Impulse Theater. This place is popular because the comedy is intelligent and quick. It will keep you on your toes and laughing through the entire show.

It is said that Indian marriages are made in heaven and it is the union of the souls. It is neither a contract nor a biological settlement. It is holy permanent and eternal.

The State of Comedy compares the level of number of working comedy acts in generations past and finds the present generation lacking.

Baby Loves Disco transforms some of the hippest night clubs across the country including the Ram's Head Live in Baltimore into child proof discos. It's like a play date with cocktails.

Not many jokes out there are both funny and appropriate for a mixed audience. Find those rare gems in all their humorous glory presented here.

Take a breath and dive right in - there's a whole world of options for you to play with. The more you do every day, just a couple of hours at a time, the better your writing becomes and the more income you can start pulling in.

Jokes of the Irish..

A review of the movie Slapshot.

I could write a book on helping children cope with hospitals and medical procedures. Having two children with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, we have seen our fair share of hospitals.

Ideas for adding fun to any homeschool class

I love cynical, sarcastic comedies that are dark in a sense of theme.

An overview of Irish Culture

This is a review of the novel Tracks.

The Family Night Guy Feature is heard on radio all over the world. It is more than media it is a movement to get parents involved in the spiritual development of their children.

For a family who has never had a dog, or has not had a dog in awhile, picking the right dog can be a scary task. This article will help your family make the right choice.

Headed to the theater this holiday season with your family? Check out this preview of the offerings for 2007.

Calling the clan! Gathering long-lost kin can be exciting, but tricky. How can you rally your troops for a family reunion? Several strategies can help you to organize a multi-generational event no one will want to miss.

Wired Science, broadcasted on PBS.org will captivated the entire family on how science impacts our daily lives.

John Robinson opened the world famous "Big John's BBQ" in a tiny shack on Monson Avenue on Peoria's South Side more than 50 years ago. That site no longer exists, but his family carries out the traditon at a new location.

That's the wonderful thing about family and friends, the assortment of fantastic stories and embarrassing moments we share. Those situations, whether funny or sad, that only a relative or a longtime pal can appreciate.

Are state park rangers chasing away the family fun and the families with their zealous show of authority?

You know him when he's performing, but who is "Larry the Cable Guy" really? Read this informative article and find out!

An article discussing the life and success of southern funnyman Larry the Cable Guy.

Tourettes Guy has been rocking the internet world for almost three years now and isn't slowing down a bit. He's become a cult classic amongst forum-goers and bored Youtube...

The AP reported that Larry the Cable Guy, aka: Dan Whitney, has launched his own beer line known as Git-R-Done beer with the help of a local microbrewery.

Here is a listing of the top five family friendly holiday movies that my family has enjoyed over the years that have become our favorites, in no particular order.

Got a bake sale at school? Need to whip up a batch of brownies in a hurry? Perhaps company is coming, or you simply want to surprise your family with a home-baked treat. These blond brownies are ever-so-easy to make.

With the influx of TV shows on DVD, you may wonder what DVDs you should buy for the family. Here are some different ideas for family friendly TV viewing.

There are some things you just don't give a high-maintenance person for Christmas.

Who can forget the cute but annoying geek Steve Urkel who starred on Family Matters. But where is the cast now?

Are you preparing for a family reunion? Do you feel like you're running out of time? You're not alone.

Life in a large family brings unique challenges, but also lots of fun

Where to find safe, family-friendly entertainment for New Year's Eve

"The Forbidden Kingdom" movie opens April 18, 2008 and it's preview is a peek into a family oriented marshal arts adventure.

Who would have thought that the very first family sitcom in American history would be about a Jewish family in the Bronx? Or that it would be destroyed by the communist witch hunt?

Pixar and Disney's latest film, Wall•E, is a film suitable for the whole family. With quirky humor and adorable antics, you will quickly fall in love with the tiny robot who helped save Earth.

Zane gives the low down on John McCain Family Recipes.

"Cindy McCain Family Recipes" a top ten list. Hers's number Five, a tasty Mesican Dish from The McCains: 5. Nacho Bell Grande

College Road Trip is a fun family movie filled with laughs and pointed reminders to parents about the difficulties of letting go.

From the biography of my mom. We all hear about "family values" every day, or at least every election. But what does it mean? Mom had some ideas on that.

A man, returning to his hometown, must come to terms with a family and past that he has tried in vain to forget.

Are you looking for some great family movies to buy or rent for you and your children) to watch?

You can't choose your family, but if you're pushy enough and mean enough, you can kinda pick your in-laws. The Stone's are determined to keep Meredith Morton out of their happy family in the 2005 drama, The Family Stone.

Joshilyn Jackson gives us an interesting, character in Arlene Fleet, a self-professed murderer and fornicator looking for absolution. The reader travels with Arlene as she returns home to Possett, Alabama and the family she thought she had lost.

The Simpsons portrays a lovable American family and town. But this portrayal is a looking glass, held up to America. With keen and acerbic wit, they expose our foibles again and again. Are they laughing with us or at us?

Children of alcholics develop coping traits that get them through childhood, but hinder them in adulthood. The child of an alcoholic learns early on to hide the family secret.

Looking for a feel good movie that your whole family may enjoy? Then look no further than the movie RV.

This movie has it all, a villain that is fun to hate, characters that are three dimensional and lovable, and it tells a good story while delivering a message to those watching. Great movie for the entire family.

FOX's Arrested Development, now off the air but available on DVD, portrays a quite different type of family, complete with wacky living conditions, personalities and ways of treating one another.

Jeannette write candidly about her childhood in a dysfunctional family. She rises above her poverty stricken life to become a educated brilliant writer and winner of a books for a better life award. Also a winner of a Christopher Award.

El Bicho is joined by family members Mono Sobrina and Sobrino Poco Loco to discuss the most recent adaption of the story.

A look at America's favorite ghoulish family.

Atlanta, Georgia offers a variety of attractions and amusements for the entire family!

On December 22, 2006 the Counselor's granddaughter joined a family tradition and became a nurse. The Counselor had been a nurse during WWII. Her mother had met her father as a nurse in 1917.