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Rogue American Dad: When Seth MacFarlane’s Satire Goes Too Far

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Introduction Remember that time Roger Smith became a sentient bag of chips, seduced a suburban dad, and subsequently battled a raccoon mafia for control of the local grocery store snack aisle? If you’re a longtime viewer of American Dad!, such bizarre scenarios are no longer eyebrow-raising anomalies; they’re practically Tuesday afternoons in Langley Falls. Created … Read more

Rogue American Dad: Exploring the Complexities of Stan Smith

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The Secret World of Espionage and Deception The CIA Agent’s Life Stan Smith: The name conjures images of a conservative, gun-toting, all-American dad. He’s the embodiment of patriotic fervor, a man who bleeds red, white, and blue, and who, in his own mind, is the unwavering protector of everything American. But beneath the surface, beneath … Read more

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