Peter isn't the fine athlete, and it shows in Family Guy season 23 episode 6 "Pitch Imperfect." I felt terrible for the Griffin patriarch, as not everyone is meant to be a sports prodigy, and he gets most of the heckling from his wife, Lois.
The issue began when Peter tries to win Lois a prize at the Oktoberfest event his brewery hosted and the game's objective is to knock town a bottle tower with a throwing ball. Peter's toss is lousy, as it drops on the ground, and so, he fails at attaining that prize. What makes the situation worse is that the whole town knows of his poor performance, and it depletes Peter's confidence, especially when he throws like a "girl."
But Peter's not to blame for his lack of sportmanship as it was a raccoon who taught him how to catch and not his dad. This situation gave a peek at just how troubled his childhood was and the lack of affection might have be the crux of several of his adult problems. Children need parental nurturing for development and skills, and Peter wasn't granted that, so it makes sense if his issues stem from that scenario.
Yet, there's a possibility Peter could improve his game when he's invited to do the starting throw at the ballgame. He only has a few days, which isn't a lot of time, but with Meg's (I know, shocking), coaching, he vastly improves his skills. He manages to do a successful strike out when he pitched, despite injuring his arm in a horrifying and grotesque effect.
I loved how Meg and Peter bonded over baseball, despite both of her parents forgetting that she's an active sports participant and even went to the Olympics. The plotline was adjacent to when Meg defends her dad in "The Chicken or The Meg" just a few weeks ago. It had the same spirit and feeling to it.
Brian and Stewie become chiropractors in Family Guy season 23 episode 6 "Pitch Imperfect"
Plot B revolved around Brian and Stewie becoming "licensed" chiropractors, with Chris being their secretary. Their ambition is money and recognition, but mostly money. After the guys "earn" their qualifications via a phone call, they open up their practice. Soon enough, clients come flowing in for spinal readjustments and treatments. We all know chiropractors take years of education to become licensed professionals. They need to know every square inch of the spine and spinal cord, and even if they're the best in the field, problems can still ensue.
When the Health Department and feds catch up to Brian and Stewie (and Chris's), phony practices due to fraud and money laundering, they're shut down, but in the good light of the situation, they're not charged with the felonies. Realistically, running a shady medical clinic would place a mountain of fees and a lengthy jail sentence. Seeing how this is Family Guy, logics fly out the window, and no consequences are given.
The Brian and Stewie storylines are always golden though, no matter the situation and "Pitch Imperfect" was another hit for the duo.
As for the tropical fish involved in this episode, they deserve better.
Family Guy thin thoughts
- To answer Meg's question about Oktoberfest and why it began, the celebration started in 1810 to honor the marriage of King Louis and Princess Therese in Bavaria. The German people drank and ate in their name, and every year, Oktoberfest remains a popular cultural event.
- Lois was very cold and cruel and it's about time she got off her high horse.
- At random times throughout "Pitch Imperfect," innuendo was tossed around for no specific purpose. Then again, it's Family Guy, so who am I to judge?