'Family Guy' Called Out Brett Ratner Back in 2012
11/01/2017 05:10 pm EDT
Once again, Family Guy correctly called out one of Hollywood's alleged sexual predators before they were publicly accused of vile behavior. This time, director Brett Ratner is under fire.
Six women, including Olivia Munn, came forward this week with disgusting stories of Ratner's behavior over the years. A couple of days after the accusations began, a particular joke from Family Guy has come to light, seemingly calling out Ratner back in 2012.
The clip above is from the 20th episode of Family Guy's 10th season, titled "Leggo My Meg-O." In the scene, Brian is trying to infiltrate a sex-trafficking auction when he spots young Stewie, dressed like a woman and up for sale. The auctioneer takes bids on Stewie and, after receiving a bid for $75,000 says, "Thank you, Brett Ratner."
It seems as though Family Guy, along with creator Seth MacFarlane, has been warning the public about sexual predators for years.
While announcing the Oscar nominees one year, MacFarlane made a joke about then studio executive Harvey Weinstein. This past week, when Kevin Spacey was accused of forcing himself onto a 14-year-old Anthony Rapp, Family Guy again had a joke in a previous episode.
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