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Some families are built on a social ladder. There’s the top of said ladder, the de facto leader, someone the family listens to despite maybe questionable intentions or lack of foresight. And on the other end of the spectrum, or bottom of that ladder, is the one that everyone either ignores or bashes, deserved or not. Someone who is maybe even treated as less than human. For American Dad’s Smith family, that’s Klaus, their pet goldfish. I use the term pet loosely. You’d think for a goldfish, there wouldn’t be much to unpack, but you would be WRONG. Through the laughter, the tears, the wholesome and the dark moments, I don’t think ANYBODY could have predicted this character’s trajectory. So join me as we dive into a deeper look at A Fish Called Klaus.
Written and Edited by @TheDanTheManShow
Check out his channel for more American Dad content!
Music:
Johnny 2 Cellos Theme Music - Norman Marston
Johnny 2 Cellos Theme Remix- @BlackTyeChi
Music from Endless Ocean
Video Used:
American Dad (2005-2024)
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Some families are built on a social ladder. There’s the top of said ladder, the de facto leader, someone the family listens to despite maybe questionable intentions or lack of foresight. And on the other end of the spectrum, or bottom of that ladder, is the one that everyone either ignores or bashes, deserved or not. Someone who is maybe even treated as less than human. For American Dad’s Smith family, that’s Klaus, their pet goldfish. I use the term pet loosely. You’d think for a goldfish, there wouldn’t be much to unpack, but you would be WRONG. Through the laughter, the tears, the wholesome and the dark moments, I don’t think ANYBODY could have predicted this character’s trajectory. So join me as we dive into a deeper look at A Fish Called Klaus.
Written and Edited by @TheDanTheManShow
Check out his channel for more American Dad content!
Music:
Johnny 2 Cellos Theme Music - Norman Marston
Johnny 2 Cellos Theme Remix- @BlackTyeChi
Music from Endless Ocean
Video Used:
American Dad (2005-2024)
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted.
"Fair Use" guidelines: copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html
