Lemons and Cleaning Supplies: The Enduring Appeal of Family Guy’s Consuela

Introduction “Noooo…I need more lemon pledge.” For many *Family Guy* viewers, that instantly recognizable phrase is synonymous with one character: Consuela, the Griffin family’s long-suffering cleaning lady. In a show known for its rapid-fire jokes, cutaway gags, and often-offensive humor, Consuela stands out as a consistently funny, albeit potentially problematic, presence. She’s a walking, talking…