A Long Time Ago, In a Quahog Far, Far Away: The Enduring Legacy of ‘Blue Harvest’

ByChristina

“I am your father!” … said Stewie, in a way only Stewie could. For fans of Family Guy, this line, delivered with a lisp thicker than molasses, perfectly encapsulates the brilliance and, perhaps, slight absurdity, of “Blue Harvest.” The episode, a full-length parody of Star Wars: A New Hope, remains a cornerstone of Family Guy’s…

Lemons and Cleaning Supplies: The Enduring Appeal of Family Guy’s Consuela

ByChristina

Introduction “Noooo…I need more lemon pledge.” For many *Family Guy* viewers, that instantly recognizable phrase is synonymous with one character: Consuela, the Griffin family’s long-suffering cleaning lady. In a show known for its rapid-fire jokes, cutaway gags, and often-offensive humor, Consuela stands out as a consistently funny, albeit potentially problematic, presence. She’s a walking, talking…