Peter Griffin
Peter Griffin is the main character of the animated television series *Family Guy*, an overweight, dimwitted Rhode Island father whose impulsive behavior and poor judgment drive most plotlines.
The name has become shorthand for a certain type of crude, bumbling everyman: He's giving Peter Griffin energy right now.
His distinctive laugh and non sequitur cutaway gags are widely referenced in internet culture.
Male head of family
- LoisWoman's given name
- MegNickname for Margaret
- ChrisNickname for Christopher
- BrianTraditional Irish male name
Stewie · Quahog · dysfunctional · husband · father · neglectful · favoritism · sibling rivalry
- QuahogEdible hard-shelled clam
- LoisWoman's given name
- ChrisNickname for Christopher
- MegNickname for Margaret
Stewie · Brian · Cleveland Brown · Herbert · Death · Seamus · James Woods
- FoxProminent media surname
- Adult SwimPool time for grown-ups
- voice actingUnseen performer's vocal art
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
Seth MacFarlane · animation · primetime · Adult animation · opening sequence · couch gag · syndication · revival
Analysis of societal conditions
- parodySatirical imitation
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
political humor · cultural criticism · ignorance · bigotry · exaggeration · irreverence · taboo humor · controversial
Exaggerated physical humor
- non sequiturIllogical conclusion or remark
- physical humorComedy using the body
- absurdistBeliever in cosmic meaninglessness
- buffooneryLudicrous or silly conduct
pratfall · sight gag · running jokes · knee injury · flashback · pop culture references · musical numbers · chicken fight
patriarch
Male head of family
Stewie · Brian · Quahog · dysfunctional · husband · father · neglectful · favoritism · sibling rivalry · family dog
Seth MacFarlane
Stewie · Meg · Brian · Cleveland Brown · Herbert · Death · Seamus · James Woods
Family Guy
- FoxProminent media surname
- Adult SwimPool time for grown-ups
- voice actingUnseen performer's vocal art
Seth MacFarlane · cartoon · animation · primetime · Adult animation · opening sequence · couch gag · syndication · revival · cancellation
social commentary
Analysis of societal conditions
- parodySatirical imitation
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
lampoon · political humor · cultural criticism · ignorance · bigotry · exaggeration · irreverence · taboo humor · controversial · edgy
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
- non sequiturIllogical conclusion or remark
- physical humorComedy using the body
- absurdistBeliever in cosmic meaninglessness
buffoonery · pratfall · sight gag · running jokes · knee injury · flashback · pop culture references · musical numbers · chicken fight · roadhouse
- TV CharactersHomer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Marge Simpson, Maggie Simpson
- Seth MacFarlaneFamily Guy, American Dad, The Cleveland Show, Ted, Bordertown
- Cartoon CharactersMickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, SpongeBob, Tom, Scooby-Doo
- Fictional DadsHomer Simpson, Darth Vader, Mufasa, Fred Flintstone, George Jetson
- Parodiesspoof, Spaceballs, Naked Gun, Scary Movie, take-off
Peter GriffinBrian Griffin
Stewie Griffin · Lisa Simpson · genius · intellectual · savant
Peter GriffinHank Hill