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We were all crushed when Brian, the dog from Family Guy, was hit by a car and killed on the show. Apparently, it was all part of an evil plan, hatched by creator Seth MacFarlane in order to teach viewers a holiday lesson.
He's back!!! The moment Brian Griffin was saved #FamilyGuy pic.twitter.com/DEs4Ur4RSA
— Philippic Beatbox (@philippicBBX) December 16, 2013
Last night, Brian returned as the new family dog Vinny helped little Stewie go back in time to save Brian from being hit by the car.
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Check out the hilarious tweets that MacFarlane posted after the episode aired, showing us all the method to his madness.
I mean, you didn't really think we'd kill off Brian, did you? Jesus, we'd have to be fucking high.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 16, 2013
And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 16, 2013
Oh and hey… thanks for caring so much about the canine Griffin. He is overcome with gratitude.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 16, 2013