“Family Guy through the Years.” Family Guy, season 16, episode 16, Fox Broadcasting Company, 22
April 2018. In a story that takes place in 1973, Peter Griffin announces to his
family that his friend Quagmire is coming home from Vietnam. “His tour just
ended and his transport should be getting in soon. So let’s head down to the
airfield and give our soldiers the respect they deserve.” At the airfield,
Peter greets his friend. “Welcome home, Quagmire!” he says, and spits on his face.
Peter’s wife says, “Good to see you back safely, Glenn.” Then she, too, spits
on him. The Griffins’ dog shouts “Murderer!” and Peter scolds him. “Show some
respect.” “Sorry,” says the dog, who dutifully spits on the soldier.
