10 Stewie Griffin Moments That Were Surprisingly Wholesome
Stewie leaves quite the impression on viewers in Family Guy. Typically, he is a cynical character, but he can also be wholesome.
The youngest member of the Griffin family, Stewie, leaves quite the impression on viewers. With his posh British accent, advanced vocabulary, and murderous tendencies, it's pretty difficult to forget him. His day-to-day life tends to involve plans for world domination, murdering his mother, Lois, and surviving his family environment.
But Stewie, at the end of the day, is a child. He reacts to children's games and TV shows, needs parental love and protection, and has shown that he does not know everything. Furthermore, he has shown on many occasions that he is capable of humanity. Even super-geniuses hell-bent on domination need their teddy bears.
10 Stewie Helping Chris Get Ready For His Date With Ellen
Throughout the series, Stewie has consistently shown disdain for his family and often voices his plans to kill them (particularly Lois). Having said that, Stewie has shown support for his family now and again.
When Chris expresses worry about his upcoming date with Ellen, Stewie jumps to the occasion and helps Chris get ready (song and dance included). Although the song is less than PC, it's a touching moment that shows that even Stewie can come in clutch for his family.
9 Stewie Doesn't Know Everything
Despite having an advanced vocabulary and genius-level intellect, Stewie is still a child. And even he doesn't know everything. In the episode "Chick Cancer," while struggling with his new relationship with Olivia Fuller, he reveals that he does not know what sex is (saying that it's a kind of cake).
He was also deeply traumatized after accidentally walking in on Lois and Peter having sex, calling it "ghastlier than a thousand ghouls." Goes to show that even a genius super-baby is still a child at heart.
8 Stewie Stands Up For Meg
As much as Meg takes the brunt of her family's abuse (and everyone else's) even Stewie sticks up for her on occasion. When Brian accidentally becomes addicted to cocaine, he becomes abusive towards the family. After insulting Meg, Stewie tells him "Just because you can't feel your teeth doesn't mean the girl can't feel your insults."
It's a rare moment of support from Stewie towards his sister. He is capable of compassion and empathy towards someone who is being treated unfairly (although the instances are few and far between).
7 Stewie's Bonding With Peter
It is hard to ignore that Stewie does not think highly of his father, constantly referring to him as a "fat man" among other things. However, when Lois suggests that Peter finds a way to bond more with Stewie, Peter realizes that he can make Stewie laugh by inflicting harm on Lois.
The two quickly bond over mutually abusing Lois. As dark as this is (and definitely not recommended in parenting manuals), it is an oddly wholesome moment with Stewie seeing his father in a positive light.
6 Stewie Helps Chris With Bullying Issues
As much as Stewie looks down his nose at Chris, he genuinely does see him as his only friend apart from Brian. And he is willing to go out of his way to help his friends. When Chris struggles with bullies at school, Stewie offers to help him confront them.
Even though Chris' newfound confidence ends up going too far, Stewie shows that he is willing to go out of his way to help out those he cares about.
5 Stewie Keeps His Crayons In Order
Stewie shows time and time again that he still has toddler tendencies, despite his advanced intellect. A particularly wholesome moment (in a strange situation no less) is during "Untitled Griffin Family History." When robbers break into the house and kidnap Meg, they use signs to communicate with the family.
Stewie's response? "Better not be using my crayons. Mixing them up." It's difficult to not find a precocious toddler with a British accent commenting about his crayons being in order adorable.
4 Stewie Saves Lois (For The Moment)
It is no secret that Stewie cannot stand his mother Lois. However, there is a hidden part of him that wants to protect his mother. In "And Then There Were Fewer," Lois is almost killed by Diane Simmons while trapped at James Wood's mansion.
However, an unknown person (revealed to be Stewie) intervenes. Despite Stewie's ulterior motives (no one is allowed to kill his mother but him), it's still heartwarming to see a son come to his mother's aid.
3 Stewie Realizes He Can Love His Mother
Matricide is consistently on Stewie's mind and he is always stating that he will kill Lois to fulfill his evil schemes. But when Lois shows him parental care and affection by fixing his teddy bear, Rupert, and making him his favorite dinner, he has a change of heart.
As independent (and sociopathic) as Stewie acts, he still requires love and attention from his parents. And seeing him love his mother for a short time is very heartwarming.
2 Stewie Doesn't Understand Peek-A-Boo
If anyone needs more examples that Stewie is still a child at heart, simply attempt to play peek-a-boo with him and he will be endlessly confused. When Peter tries to play peek-a-boo with him, Stewie starts by feeling disdain for his father until the latter "disappears." Thinking that Peter has left, he picks his nose until Peter "re-appears."
Not only is this moment hilarious as a bit, but it's pretty wholesome to watch evil supervillain Stewie Griffin be confused by the children's game of peek-a-boo.
1 Stewie Entertains His Family At The Piano
Not only is Stewie proficient in literature, languages, (and weapons), he is also musically inclined. In a parody of Amadeus, the family is forced to wear wigs after they all lose their hair. To entertain the family, Stewie plays the piano (all while mocking his father).
Stewie often makes it known how much he dislikes his dysfunctional family. But watching him entertain his family and make them laugh is pretty wholesome.
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