Family Guy: 10 Worst Things Peter Griffin Has Done
10. Roasting Lois On Her Birthday
When we were young, birthdays were occasions where our family and friends would give us presents and throw us a party. However, as we grow older, the allure of birthdays fades and the day simply becomes a reminder of our impending doom.
In the season 6 episode "Lois Comes Out Of Her Shell", Lois is feeling weary on the eve of her fortieth birthday and decides not to celebrate. Seeing her distress, the family throw her a surprise party. Lois is delighted by the surprise at first until Peter steps forward to deliver a speech. In his speech, Peter highlights every insecurity Lois has about her age. Heartbroken and embarrassed, Lois runs away with tears in her eyes. Brian admonishes Peter but Peter is unable understand the damage he has done.
A spouse is supposed to be a rock for their partner to lean on as they go through life. Unfortunately, it appears that Peter did not get that memo.