There’s something about Paulie
No deed whether bad or good is done for free.
Story
After getting ripped off by the used car lot, Peter has the mob involved in a insurance fraud scam. The mob demands Peter to pay his debt where he has to be with the don’s son, Big Fat Paulie. Lois’s suspicions make Paulie put a contract out on her, forcing Peter to get the hit called off before Lois is murdered.
Random Facts
Insurance fraud became a hot topic in the Simpsons episode Dumbbell Indemnity.
Death of a Salesman is referenced.
Random Opinions
This was the first time I ever heard of Crest’s Cavity Creeps. Prior I only remembered Crest’s weirdass Geena the Giraffe’s Tremendous Tooth Adventure, which might be something I want to look at shortly.
I’m surprised the James Woods High School scene hasn’t been censored out on syndication; this came out a year after the Columbine shooting.
Unlike later episodes (Season 5+) the long joke of Big Fat Paulie getting killed is actually really funny.
Scorecard
| Visuals | Writing | Tolerance | Audio | Characters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great (8/10) | Great (8/10) | Amazing (9/10) | Great (10/10) | Amazing (9/10) |
| Crude but animated well. | Well written. | The episode stays at a decent pace and there isn’t a drop of filler thrown in. | Great voice acting. | Big Fat Paulie is a great one-time character. |
Rating: 44/50 – Amazing (9/10)
One of Family Guy’s best episodes. Stays funny and tells a story, which is something that this show’s failed to do since the late 2000s.
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