Family Guy has been notorious for its uncouth and controversial sense of humor since its conception.
Creator, Seth McFarlane — who recently made news by donating one million dollars to the Entertainment Community Fund in support of the SAG/WGA strike — garnered success for his madcap, satirical cartoon by pushing boundaries for comedy and (much like other successful cartoons including The Simpsons and South Park) focusing its humor on current events and social discussions.
While all the absurdist cutaways and fart jokes have earned McFarlane twenty-two seasons of the popular show, Fox has not always approved of Family Guy‘s willingness to dive into offensive territory.
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