I Can’t Believe ‘Family Guy’ Is Finally Answering This 20-Year-Old Question I’ve Been Asking

Seth MacFarlane finally explains the origin of Peter Griffin’s infamous Godfather critique — turns out, it wasn’t just a random Family Guy gag.

Mar 9, 2025 - 16:31
 0
I Can’t Believe ‘Family Guy’ Is Finally Answering This 20-Year-Old Question I’ve Been Asking

I love The Godfather and Family Guy. While they aren't linked by genre, characters, or actors, both are among the most recognizable pieces of media ever created. So, you can imagine my inner conflict when, in one of the show’s most iconic moments, Peter (Seth Macfarlane) admits to his family that he “did not care for The Godfather,” claiming that “it insists upon itself.” It’s a hilariously Peter thing to say, as he tries to sound smarter than he is. But what does it really mean?