One of my favorite media texts (ie TV shows) is the oh-so-beloved-and-witty Family Guy. This show is a beautiful synthesis of a classic cartoon and an adult comedy. Family Guy is a rare cartoon genre program that finds itself able to comment on pop culture using a medium of sarcastic comedy. It seems to connect beautifully with it's fan though its use of current topics from pop culture and the news.
Family Guy is also a perfect example of how different people view different things in different ways. Take, for instance, this clip:
An artist/critic might see this clip and think to him/herself: "Hmm. . . while this may not be very tasteful to some in the public, I can see how it is able to artistically represent a real situation that many lonely people actually experience. It connects well with the culture."
The fan will think either: "I don't find this tasteful. I'm going to change the channel," or "Haha! That is hilarious!"
The producer will be thinking: "If we air this segment, we might lose revenue because many people might find this offensive. We should probably stick to the safe side of the street and ask the writers to cut it."
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