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In a rare move for the series, the character of Ellen was voiced by Andrea Fay Friedman , an actress who had Down syndrome in real life. Friedman later defended the episode, stating that the show poked fun at Sarah Palin rather than the disability itself.

The character Ellen mentions her mother is the "former Governor of Alaska," a clear reference to Sarah Palin . This prompted a sharp public response from Palin and her daughter Bristol, who criticized the show for mocking Sarah Palin’s son, Trig, who also has Down syndrome. [S8E12] Extra Large Medium

"Extra Large Medium" became a lightning rod for debate due to its portrayal of Down syndrome: In a rare move for the series, the