Social media users created an online sensation on December 26, 2022 with rumors that the beloved Family Guy character, Lois Griffin, had passed away.
As the hoax spread like wildfire across sites such as Twitter and TikTok, some began to make joke recordings of themselves conveying the news to family and friends.
The responses ranged from disbelief to angst; however, it all seemed to derive from one shared measure, humour. It was impossible to avoid views on Twitter of users making jest of the purported demise of Lois Griffin.
This hoax allowed for people all over the world to share combined mirth and bring a bit of one-of-a-kind entertainment with their own hilarious interpretations.
Fans reaction
The suspicious tweets about Lois Griffin’s death sparked shock and worry among fans of the show. While many took this news at face value, further investigation revealed that this “news” had been created as a joke, likely meant to stir up discussion on social media.
However, this did not stop people from worrying about actress Alex Borstein who voiced the role of Lois Griffin.
While it was ultimately revealed to be false, the event still led viewers to contemplate how closely we view characters from television shows, feeling a sense of connection that can often blur the lines between what is real or not.
Who is Lois Griffin?
Alex Borstein is widely acclaimed for the character of Lois Griffin she voices on Family Guy. Depicted as a housewife, Lois remains the dedicated mother to her *three children, Meg, Chris and Stewie and serves as peacekeeper to her bumbling husband Peter.
While providing a grounded element to their chaotic household, viewers are not completely unaware of Lois’ colorful past. Widely known as a former methamphetamine addict and kleptomaniac, she is infamous for having had many affairs throughout the series.
This is mentioned to be the reason why Chris was born. However, thanks to Borstein’s enthusiastic voice acting, Lois remains an iconic figure in modern animated television series.
A recent prank on TikTok involving the well-known character Lois Griffin of the animated sitcom “Family Guy” resulted in a surprising moment when her passing was announced to family members who weren’t aware of her existence.
The prankster declared “Lois Griffin is dead at 43 – I just watched her on TV last week,” and baffled family members quickly began searching for her on Google, asking “the character?“.
While it was likely quite funny for those watching the prank, it did bring attention to how sympathetic some people can be towards fictional characters, with many users responding to the video with sadness and disbelief even though they had no knowledge of who Lois Griffin actually was.
Lois Griffin’s character did not die.
Despite rumors of her death circulating the internet, it was later revealed that Lois Borstein had not passed away during season 21 of Family Guy. It was revealed to be an elaborate hoax orchestrated by her son Stewie in service of a virtual reality simulation.
During this particular episode, viewers were led to believe that Stewie had killed his mother in order to prevent future troubles. However, as the episode concluded it became apparent that this murder never actually happened and Lois was alive and well.
Family Guy’s 21st season premiered on September 25th, 2022 on Fox Network and viewers can expect plenty more adventures from the Griffin family in the upcoming months.
About The Family Guy
“Family Guy” is a popular television animation program that premiered in 1999 with twenty-one seasons. The show distinguishes itself with one-liners and slapstick humor, often utilizing crass and insensitive jokes.
It has been praised for its delivery of the Griffin family, who are composed of Peter (voiced by Seth MacFarlane), Lois (Alex Borstein), Brian (also voiced by MacFarlane), Chris (Seth Green), Meg (Mila Kunis), and Stewie (again voiced by MacFarlane).
Since its debut, “Family Guy” has grown as a cult favorite amongst followers, boasting notable guest appearances such as Ryan Reynolds and James Woods. Furthermore, it is recognized for its hand-drawn animation style, combining many popular references from the entertainment industry.
Comedy genius Seth MacFarlane is the brains behind the enduring animated television series. His contributions to the Family Guy production included:
- Designing the original character designs.
- Serving as executive producer.
- Lending his voice to numerous characters.
To free up more time for other acting commitments, he stopped performing in production in 2011 and started working exclusively as a voice actor. He has been known to take on the task himself if he is still looking for a candidate with the specific quality he seeks.
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