Chitty Chitty Death Bang
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"Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is the third episode from season one of the FOX animated series Family Guy. It guest-stars John O'Hurley as the cult leader. The title is a reference to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Plot summary
Hoping for once to enjoy a child's first birthday with her family (instead of being stuck with planning the party), Lois has booked Cheesie Charlie's for Stewie's upcoming first birthday party, and sends Peter (along with Chris) to drop off the deposit check at the restaurant. However, once they arrive, Peter manages to lose their reservation - a move Peter immediately realizes will upset Lois. Meanwhile, Stewie misinterprets the meaning of his birthday and assumes that the same mysterious "Man in White" who delivered him as an infant will be returning to force Stewie back into the womb. Also, Meg, who has been having trouble fitting in at school, discovers a new friend named Jennifer.
Peter lies to Lois, claiming Cheesie Charlie's is an evil place, though Lois doesn't believe his story. However, she decides to trust Peter after he says he has already planned an extravagant party at home. Meanwhile, Stewie makes it to the airport before deciding that he should face the "Man in White" after all. Peter fails to put together a party in time for Stewie's birthday, finally rerouting a circus parade into the Griffins' backyard, saving the day -- that is, until he reveals to Lois that he gave Meg permission to go to a party at her friend's house. Lois, who wanted the whole family together, becomes depressed. Neither realize, however, that Meg's "party" is a cult meeting where the members will commit mass suicide by drinking poisoned punch.
Peter retrieves Meg, who is also oblivious to the group suicide. After a heart-warming speech and toast, just as Peter, Meg and the others are about to drink the punch, Peter and Meg see that they're late and rush out the door. They stop to see that the rest of the cult are dead. Peter thinks they are more people who would rather fake their deaths than go to a party with Meg. The cult leader notices that Meg didn't kill herself with the punch and has left, so he puts on his white robe and goes to the Griffins' house. Peter and Meg race back to the party just in time for the erotic cake Peter bought. Meanwhile, Stewie traps and kills the cult leader, thinking he is the "Man in White". The episode ends with Stewie making his birthday wish. He firstly thinks on a voice clip of Adolf Hitler, but regrets it and wishes everyone in disco clothings, dancing.
Cultural references
This cult is reminiscent of the Peoples Temple which committed cult suicide in 1978 with potassium cyanide-laced Flavor Aid as well as the Heaven's Gate cult, who also committed mass suicide.[1][2]
See also
- Cults and new religious movements in literature and popular culture
- List of fictional religions
- Parody religion
- Religious satire
References
- ^ Callaghan, Steve (2005). Family Guy: The Official Episode Guide Seasons 1-3. New York: HarperCollins. pp. Pages 22-25: "Chitty Chitty Death Bang".
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