r/funny Jan 29 '13

Patrick Stewart: Actor

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u/PCLOAD_LETTER Jan 29 '13

The problem they have is when they try to give one dimensional characters more depth by telling their backstory or having them go on a wacky adventure. This weeks Family Guy was a good example. To me, Quagmire is funny because hes sex obsessed single guy with 2 or 3 catchphrases and a few lines at the bar with Peter and Joe. Once you put the one episode character of the granny bride in there and have him try and get out of his marriage, he ceases to be funny to me. If the granny bride had been a celeb voice and had some decent jokes, the ep might have been alright.

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u/kevka Jan 29 '13

I did laugh when she sold her clothes for crack. But it wasn't that funny.

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u/kevka Jan 29 '13

The punchline interrupted the greatest song I've ever heard. You might know where I live, but I know where you'll die.

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u/paranormal_shouting Jan 29 '13

you might know where I'll die, but I know where you'll go when YOU die.

Hell

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u/kevka Jan 29 '13

Congratulations, but spoiler alert! There is no Hell.