3 days ago · Seth MacFarlane, the brains behind Family Guy, dropped some intel about the backstory of one of the show’s most iconic lines. The phrase, “It insists upon itself,” was originally uttered by Peter Griffin in The Griffin Family History (Season 4, Episode 27). It became the meme equivalent to those who give a judgy look to everything popular.

Sep 9, 2024 · It's essentially a way of saying "look at me", that the film is self-absorbed and self-conscious, that it doesn't really acknowledge any kind of lightness or irony, or any sense that it's mere entertainment, or any acceptance that it may be …

6 days ago · Like many Family Guy quotes, Peter Griffin's drowning confession became a prevalent catchphrase online, with the use of the line, "It insists upon itself," as a memetic catchphrase being traced back to 4chan discussion boards as early as 2010.

Jan 22, 2025 · Seth MacFarlane, the creator and star of Family Guy, recently took to X to explain the origins of the viral “it insists upon itself” meme, inspired by a scene from his long-running animated ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Seth McFarlane, creator of ‘Family Guy,’ explained the origin of the phrase ‘it insists upon itself’ when Peter Griffin admits that he ‘never cared for The Godfather.’

Jan 22, 2025 · Reposting a video of Peter's Godfather line, the Family Guy creator explained that the wording " it insists upon itself " had a real-life inspiration. The creator's college film history professor used these words to describe The Sound of Music, which the instructor found to be overrated. While MacFarlane maintained that this professor was a " first-rate teacher," he said …

6 days ago · It insists upon itself " leaving the audience to figure out its meaning. "It insists upon itself" has since been used to challenge the consensus over any topic, but especially film critique.

Jan 21, 2025 · Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of the long-running animated series, recently took to social media to explain the origins of the “it insists upon itself” meme that fans quote.

Jan 22, 2025 · ‘It Insists Upon Itself’: Family Guy Creator Seth MacFarlane Explains One of the Show’s Most Iconic Quotes, Nearly 20 Years Later

Jan 22, 2025 · Family Guy Creator Explains One Of Its Most Random Jokes Seth McFarlane finally sets the record straight on 'it insists upon itself'