You Must Not Get It: Creating a Satiric Lens to Shield from Criticism

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Abstract

Fans of the television show Family Guy often have to defend their decision to enjoy its particular brand of humor. Using a recent episode, the producers provide its audience with a means to defend itself from those who criticize their choice in programming. In doing so, Family Guy defines itself as satirical commentary and then constructs a satirical lens through which the show must be viewed in order to shield itself from legitimate criticism.

Author

• Christopher Medjesky, Bowling Green State Univ