Family Guy: Cool Whip
Posted on: December 5, 200916 comments so far (is that a lot?)
Recently, I’ve received some heated comments about my latest sketch, Malk. Comments claiming I was stealing an idea from Family Guy’s Cool Whip episode. Since I’m not a big TV watcher (I don’t even have basic cable) I never really got into Family Guy, so I decided to see what all the fuss was about for myself. I just finished watching the episode online about 15 minutes ago and I must admit, I was shocked! There’s an exchange of lines between two characters in the scene that is almost identical to one in Malk. See for yourself by clicking here (watch 1:14-1:17).
I work hard to create original content and would never steal an idea, let alone an idea from a show as huge as Family Guy! I’d have to be a complete idiot to do that. That being said, I apologize to all the Family Guy fans and I assure you all, it was merely coincidence. If you have any comments/questions I hope you’ll leave them below! I love hearing from you guys!
–Julian
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December 6th, 2009 at 7:37 am
If I remember that clip and I do believe I do-and your sketch I would think that although they may seem similar (and I do stress the seem cause I don’t think they are very alike) there are marked differences which shows that Malk is entirely your idea. *shrugs* Search me I didn’t see what the fuss was about…I loved Malk by the way it was HILARIOUS
December 6th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Thanks Tara! I’m glad you liked it and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!
December 6th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
i dont have cable either so i dont watch Family guy. Your video is so much better though!!
December 6th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
The things people accuse us homeschoolers of, eh, Julian? Er, well, of course you aren’t homeschooled anymore, but you get my drift.
I think any argument that you stole this from Family Guy is ungrounded–anyway, it sounds if anything more like a tribute than thievery. We know you’re better than that, Julian, don’t worry.
December 6th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
don’t worry about those ppl, its not like the show invented it or anything. and plus your video is really funny so its all good.
December 6th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
… plus, i dont watch family guy
December 7th, 2009 at 8:28 am
My (homeschooled) son and I laughed together watching Malk. Family Guy doesn’t bring us our “family entertainment” either.
December 7th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Me and my homeschooled kids loved Malk. They didn’t get the end with the cat in the oven and quite frankly I didn’t explain it to them
It was funny and we were all excited to see the guy from Smash Cuts in that one (which by the way we LOVE Smash Cuts!!—we DVR it and watch as a family and are shocked, amazed and thoroughly entertained by it 
Anyway, I watched the Family Guy clip (I have never seen that show before), and yes there was a similarity, but honestly I have had that conversation/exchange with college roommates before who had a different dialect than I. It is hardly “owned” by Family Guy. So chin up—and keep making good videos!!!
December 7th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! It’s a relief to know that you all like it and above all, still think it’s original. The last thing I need people to think is that I’m unoriginal!
And Stacey, I’m glad you and your family enjoy Smash Cuts! I’m going to miss working with everyone when filming ends.
December 7th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Hey Julian! I am also Homeschooled! Man the Malk thing was friggin hilarious! lol! And it takes a bigger man to apologize than it does to just ignore the issue! And I respect you for that! And…I dont watch Family Guy, Were a christian family and that show is just way to vulgar! Anyways…thanks for the laughs man! Your awesome!
December 14th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Yalloo.
To be honest, I absolutely adore family guy and watch it religiously. That being said, I didn’t even notice the similarities until just now. Keep being original, we need more great filmmakers like you!
December 15th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I liked yours better.
January 3rd, 2010 at 5:32 am
Malk is better than this .
February 10th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Being a recent fan of your videos and such, and absolutely loving family guy, i had thought up an idea about the Griffin fam going to an ethiopian restaurant, and being served a chicken that died of starvation…I think that the jokes could be endless….this may all kinda sound random, but you guys are pretty creative so who knows….
February 24th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Nooo. Those two might be similiar but you did not rip them off. I did not even think of the two together until I read your journal entry. No worries man, you and your crew are insanely creative and I am so glad to have found your great stuff!
March 7th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Dude, that’s pretty legit stuff you have in your videos. I wouldn’t think you’d steal from a tv show, unless it’s a parody, which is not actually stealing…
Anyway, I remember a scene also in Hot Rod where there was a similar thing going on. The whole making-fun-of-how-people-pronounce-things thing is not owned by anyone. Your fans know you’re legit. That’s all that matters.