Family Guy is well known for the harsh social criticism it performs embodied in the 'innocence' o... more Family Guy is well known for the harsh social criticism it performs embodied in the 'innocence' of typically childish cartoons, together with the provocative humor that sometimes crosses the line of the politically correct. In this essay, I am going to focus on the Jewish stereotypes that this show constantly exploits in its jokes, and the possible antisemitic feelings that this tendency may evidence. The examples of antisemitic jokes in this show are present in almost every chapter since Jews are targeted more than any other ethnic group in it. Nevertheless, I will just analyze in depth two episodes from different seasons by order of broadcasting, so as to study as well the increasing radicalization of antisemitic thoughts towards the Jewish community and their reception by the audience.
Family Guy is well known for the harsh social criticism it performs embodied in the 'innocence' o... more Family Guy is well known for the harsh social criticism it performs embodied in the 'innocence' of typically childish cartoons, together with the provocative humor that sometimes crosses the line of the politically correct. In this essay, I am going to focus on the Jewish stereotypes that this show constantly exploits in its jokes, and the possible antisemitic feelings that this tendency may evidence. The examples of antisemitic jokes in this show are present in almost every chapter since Jews are targeted more than any other ethnic group in it. Nevertheless, I will just analyze in depth two episodes from different seasons by order of broadcasting, so as to study as well the increasing radicalization of antisemitic thoughts towards the Jewish community and their reception by the audience.
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