Even if you’ve never seen one of Family Guy‘s 400+ episodes, there’s a good chance you already know that Peter Griffin did not care for The Godfather. In fact, he’d go so far as to say ...

Peter Griffin’s “It insists upon itself” criticism for The Godfather has really taken off online, so the original creator behind Family Guy revealed the real origin story behind the iconic line.

Seth MacFarlane explain the origins of the viral 'Family Guy' It Insists Upon Itself meme, and how his college professor played a role.

Peter Griffin's quote that 'The Godfather' "insists upon itself," which has become a meme, was inspired by Seth MacFarlane's film professor.

Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of the long-running animated series, recently took to social media to explain the origins of the “it insists upon itself” meme that fans quote.

His aghast family then ask Peter why he disliked the film, often perceived as one of the best movies ever made. After a back and forth, Peter says “It insists upon itself”.

Seth MacFarlane revealed that the "It Insists Upon Itself" meme from Family Guy was inspired by a previous film professor, but it wasn't about The Godfather.

Even if you’ve never seen one of Family Guy‘s 400+ episodes, there’s a good chance you already know that Peter Griffin did not care for The Godfather. In fact, he’d go so far as to say ...