Sunday, September 28, 2014

Petoria

        In Family Guy's episode "E. Peterbus Unum", Peter's "country", Petoria has succeeded from the USA and has become its completely independent country right in Quahog, RI. Petoria is considered an  oligarchy government, meaning that a few people have control over a whole country. In this case it is Peter and partially Louis controlling Petoria. While having his own little country he enjoys a select few moments he enjoys of having a new Anti-Federalist, small government. For one, he enjoys forgein diplomatic immunity which allows him to commit minor crimes such as stealing, public urination, littering and plenty of other things without betting in trouble. Also another enjoyable aspect was being able to live and control his Goverment/ life on his own terms, he went by his own rules and ways. There were more consequences than anything. Quahog assumed Petoria was against the USA and assembled army troops to surround them at all times in order for them to possibly surrender. Also the USA shut down all there water lines, power, anything remotely accessible to them, making life a struggle for the family. Peter had the entire thing poorly planned out, he had no form of military, he had no way of getting water or supplies without being attacked and no form of school for their children. Peter and his family were living in a very depressing setting while Petoria was up and running. 

1 comment:

  1. I agree with the comments you made about Petoria. Being part of the United States comes with benefits that played a big role in Peter's life that he didn't even realize until he succeeded from it. Petoria fell without the United States's resources.

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