in the war against coronavirus The pandemic, a successful global vaccination campaign, is the only way forward. However, amid the hesitation and misunderstanding, many are running campaigns that encourage people to laugh. Now, the popular animation show ‘The Family Guy’ has joined the bandwagon, and is winning Internet for your creative method.
The makers of the hit show have created an educational Public Service Announcement (PSA) video that encourages people to get their shots in as soon as possible, and explains how. COVID-19 The vaccine works.
In the more than three-minute-long video, Peter Griffin is contemplating whether he should be vaccinated. As the family doctor, Dr. Elmer Hartman, arrives to give the dose, he asks Peter if he has any questions.
The doctors first try to explain to Peter how the vaccine works. However, it is Peter’s precocious child Stevie who provides a better explanation.
In the clip, little boy and anthropomorphic dog Brian teleport inside Peter’s body to explain the science behind the vaccine, with the show’s signature humor and flair. Stating that vaccines have been around for years and help ensure devastating diseases like smallpox and polio are no longer a threat, Stewie explains how vaccines help create antibodies to fight viruses.
Addressing the issue of side effects of the vaccine, Stevie explains to his dog that the shots not only help the person against the virus, but also those around him.
see new #family Guy Small! Stevie and Brian travel inside Peter’s body to explain how vaccines work.
Do you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines? meeting https://t.co/Yz9vi7AYYD For the most accurate and timely facts so that we can all return to the moments we love and miss the most. pic.twitter.com/d08P2VjlcU
— Family Guy (@FamilyGuyonFOX) September 21, 2021
But, the internet loves the way he seals the deal. If the population isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19, he says, “we’ll be back where we started, Gal Gadot singing ‘Imagine’.”
“We can’t let that happen!” he shouts.
The show shared the clip with a note: “Visit http://GetVaccineAnswers.org For the most accurate and timely facts so that we can return to the moments we love and miss the most. “
Videos garnered a lot of attention online for simplifying the way vaccines work. Although the PSA mocked Gadot, amazing lady Looked upset and even shared it on her social media handle saying, “I promise I’ll never do it again if you get vaccinated!”
I promise that if you get vaccinated I will never do it again!
watch full video@FamilyGuyFox https://t.co/npZ6fRhOnM— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) September 22, 2021
People on social media, including many health experts, said that this is probably one of the best vaccine campaign videos.
I think it’s fantastic to animate how the COVID vaccines work in cartoon style and gets the message across really clearly. It’s so much easier to turn your head than just words. More of this please! #COVID19Aus # get vaccinated https://t.co/OiVAaKYtuj
— Chelsea Morning (@Chels_E_Morning) September 23, 2021
I know people are goofing on this, but if it takes a little work to get some people to come around and get vaccinated, all the better. https://t.co/23wW350lTS
— (@judgejooby) September 23, 2021
Haven’t seen Family Boy in years but it’s great! I https://t.co/9IM7dRLLgm
— the half-geordie (@half_geordie) September 22, 2021
Hey—from your friendly neighborhood epidemiologist professor. This Family Guy cartoon should be used to supplement textbooks in all college epidemiology courses. hell. Maybe instead of some textbooks. Good work @SethMacFarlane https://t.co/v4PP9ks9hl
— Larry Brilliant MD, MPH (@larrybrilliant) September 22, 2021
Finally, a cute cartoon about how vaccines work! https://t.co/uoeMbVFm1X
— Dr. Karl (@DoctorKarl) September 21, 2021
Really changed my perspective on things…guys I think I’m going to do it! I think I’ll get the vaccine! I https://t.co/TxbiRMIX2n
— a sneaky kid’s dab pen (@fartsoverlafear) September 22, 2021
This is brilliant – send it to every skeptic you know.
Great @FamilyGuyonFOX .#COVID-19 #vaccine work https://t.co/9BGwgeSH2q— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) September 21, 2021
according to a report from Diversity, PSA was written by Seth MacFarlane, who voices the characters, the show’s writers, and a team of scientific experts and epidemiologists. This ad was produced in collaboration with the Council’s “It’s Up to You” COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative.
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