![]() Maybe because a lot of these themes are exceptionally over told. Brian as the beheaded rabbit, was hilarious, but young Stewie made a perfect hero.ĭespite all of the fun here, the episode, on the whole, didn’t quite land as effectively as previous parodies. The Michael Douglas, Glenn Close movie is a random choice, which is what makes Family Guy great, especially how they went through with it completely. A strange decision to do an 80s period piece a week after a 90s theme. It’s a bit of a surprise that this series couldn’t take the tragedy to exciting places.įinally, I love the fact that the third choice to go along with these timeless classics is Fatal Attraction. But, everything that Family Guy had to say about the classic play was predictable. Maybe every joke that could be said about Romeo and Juliet has already been told. Although done well, the jokes weren’t quite as effective as the other segments. All of the scenes that you would expect to see found their way in despite the time crunch. Romeo and Juliet, on the other hand, was done quite well. It made for a fun spin on the story we have seen done countless times. Though, it was amusing for them to have to cancel their giant wooden horse. And, it was unable to bring all of the essential pieces together. Attempting to fit the massive saga in under ten minutes was ambitious enough. The Helen of Troy parody failed to do the story justice. But, the decision to use two Lois’ in the Fatal Attraction re-enactment was challenging to get behind. Not often do we see Peter interact with his baby son Stewie, but it makes for a fight to the death in the Romeo and Juliet segment. There were some questionable decisions made in this one, though. The use of which character fits where has been an enjoyable guessing game since the unforgettable Star Wars parodies. Thankfully, we are given three more in this episode. We have seen the characters of Family Guy in all sorts of outfits, eras, and themes. Again themed around Peter and Lois and how madly in love they are. However, much too my appreciation this week we have once again been given a special off-the-formula episode. Family Guy loves to follow their patterns and typically special episodes such as that one are followed up by terrible stories. ![]() Finally, to top off the most beautiful of love tales is the parody of 1987’s Fatal Attraction.Īfter last week’s brilliant nineties themed episode “ Peter & Lois’ Wedding” I was very much expecting a boring episode this week. Next puts Peter and Lois in the Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet. First is the story of Helen of Troy, with the Greek and Romans trying to settle their disputes. Each a retelling of the most romantic stories of all time. ![]() Whole-Plot Reference: To Helen of Troy, Romeo And Juliet, and Fatal Attraction.As Peter and Lois get themselves ready for a romantic anniversary, we are gifted with three segments. ![]() In the Romeo & Juliet segment, Lois (as Juliet), decides she'd rather drink poison than get involved in Herbalife.They can't, and he is dismayed that they are allowed to show Launchpad McQuack instead. In the Helen of Troy segment, Peter assumes they're allowed to show Hercules now that they're owned by Disney.Soundtrack Dissonance: A Running Gag throughout the Fatal Attraction segment.At the Capulet party, Peter (as Romeo) claims to be Abe Froman: the Sausage King of Chicago.Chris tries to imitate American Pie by masturbating with a tin of chicken pot pie.Funny Background Event: At the beginning of the episode while Peter is talking, Carl can be seen trying to scan a censored dildo.Framing Device: The rest of the episode is set to Peter and Lois picking up sex items to celebrate their anniversary and attending an Eyes Wide Shut party.Big Damn Heroes: Stewie at the end of the Fatal Attraction segment.Pythagoras and Socrates were never alive at the same time, and neither lived during the Trojan War. They also discuss Pythagoras in the present tense. Anachronism Stew: If a historical Trojan War took place, it did so centuries before the life on Socrates, who is discussed by Stewie and Chris.Acting for Two: An In-Universe one during the Fatal Attraction segment, in which Beth and Alex are both portrayed by Lois. ![]() In celebration of Peter and Lois' anniversary, the Griffins recount their own versions of three well-known love stories. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |