I read in the papers on the weekend that Microsoft were teaming up with Family Guy to create a one-off “Almost Live Comedy Show” special to promote the new Windows 7. It’s now Tuesday and I’ve just read on Variety that the deal is off over ‘content concerns’; content that included typical “Family Guy”-style jokes, including riffs on deaf people, the Holocaust, feminine hygiene and incest.

“We initially chose to participate in the Seth and Alex variety show based on the audience composition and creative humor of ‘Family Guy,’ but after reviewing an early version of the variety show, it became clear that the content was not a fit with the Windows brand,” said a Microsoft spokeswoman.

Umm.. just what exactly were they expecting in the first place??

Another reason to love the Scots… this is brilliant. Thanks to James for the link.