Continuity mistake: In the end of the episode whilst the families are eating lunch at the picnic table there is a lot of plates of food and glasses on the table. Towards the end of the scene Brian says "I guess some mysteries are better left unsolved", there is a wide shot after he says this and every plate and glass from the table has disappeared. (00:21:25)
Continuity mistake: When Spooner St. is announced as the parade's winner, Lois and Loretta hug. In the next shot, they are both waving their hands in the air.
Continuity mistake: At the end of the episode everyone is having a picnic. Joe says what the heck happened to that trophy and everyone's plates disappear. The table is completely empty.
Continuity mistake: When the guys are arguing over the trophy Quagmires teeth disappear for 10 seconds. His mouth is all black then they reappear.
Answer: Lacey Chabert was the actress who originally voiced Meg in early episodes. She left of her own accord due to being in school and other acting work; Seth MacFarlane has stated there was no tension with her leaving, but it makes for a handy joke for the show.
Jon Sandys ★