So last night, while waiting for the latest Cereal Wednesday to render, I got to watch a bit of Family Guy.

I have to admit, Brian Griffin is by far my most favorite character.  There’s just something about a dog that is smarter than human characters that gives me the absolute giggles.  The intellectual sparring that goes on between him and Stewie is priceless.

He also happens to be one of the darker characters of the series… especially as he sits at the breakfast table drinking his wine out of a Big Gulp cup.  Throughout the series, Brian not only drinks but he also smokes.  A dog who smokes!  How hysterical is that?  The thing is though, that the cartoon isn’t all that far off with the lack of intelligence of the humans. 

There are actually people who would think that Brian, with his drinking, smoking, and drug usage is a good role model.  He’s a dog… man’s best friend.  He’s white… the traditional color of good in entertainment.  He’s been educated in a college… the sign of a higher purpose and intelligence.  Yet… he has weak willpower and is easily addicted to the mind and body altering agents.  Of course… who benefits from his addictions?  Why ”the man” of course!  There is no benefit to ourselves from these things, either financially or medically.  Needless to say… even though Brian is the smartest of the bunch… he lacks the willpower to control his own destiny.

So as this is Miss Britt and Karl‘s third day of having quit smoking, I offer them the advice that Lois always tells the kids (from Dammit Janet) “Don’t trust whitey.”

We believe in you.