Peter Griffin... an Omagh Councillor?

ziggysego · September 14, 2009, 02:09:25 PM

Family Guy lookalike woos voters

Ross Hussey said he cannot see any resemblance to Peter Griffin

A County Tyrone councillor's alleged resemblance to Family Guy character Peter Griffin could soon be appearing on election posters.

Omagh councillor Ross Hussey said he was told about his cartoon lookalike by his nephew and a young party colleague.

The Ulster Unionist said he was not flattered but it did amuse him.

"Personally I can see no resemblance, but I have watched it and we would have certain similar traits - that's all I'm prepared to admit to," he said.

"To be perfectly honest, I didn't know who this Peter Griffin was until my 23-year-old nephew and young Ryan who works here pointed out a resemblance."

Mr Hussey said they would have to wait and see if the poster was approved by his party.

"Really it's a bit of fun, and anything that could get young people interested in politics is good.

"If they can see that we are human and realise that we're not all God's gift, why not? There's enough serious things out there without adding to the worries of the world."

Although Mr Hussey's doppelganger has not yet run for office in the cult US comedy, Peter Griffin's wife Lois was elected mayor in an episode titled It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One.

Sourced BBCi: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8254894.stm

omagh_gael · September 14, 2009, 02:18:48 PM

I wonder what Peter griffins strict Irish Catholic father would make of his son's unionist political career??

Gaoth Dobhair Abu · September 14, 2009, 02:21:14 PM

At least Hussey can have a laugh at his own expense.

boojangles · September 14, 2009, 02:42:10 PM

Fair fucks to him,more politicians should have a sense of humour.It catches the eye at least.

ziggysego · September 14, 2009, 02:55:12 PM

3rd most popular story on the BBC at the moment

Gaoth Dobhair Abu · September 14, 2009, 03:05:39 PM

He'll get kicked out of th UUP as Peter usually wears a white shirt, green trousers and a yellow/gold belt buckle!

scud · September 15, 2009, 09:15:55 AM

Quote from: ziggysego on September 14, 2009, 02:09:25 PM
"If they can see that we are human and realise that we're not all God's gift, why not? There's enough serious things out there without adding to the worries of the world."

I'd say that was already fairly obvious Ross