The 5 Most Controversial Moments on ‘Modern Family’ (VIDEO)

Pissin’ Off Peru

During its sophomore season, Modern Family managed to spark ire in the Latin American community for a line uttered by the show’s Latina lead. In “Unplugged,” Sofia Vergara’s beloved Gloria says, “Ah, here we go. Because, in Colombia, we trip over goats and we kill people in the street. Do you know how offensive that is? Like we’re Peruvians!” Immediately Milagros Lizarraga of Peru USA and Beatriz Merino of the country’s People’s Defender’s Office demanded an explanation. “No country should have to be offended,” said Merino, who wanted Peru’s U.S. ambassador to get involved. Lizarraga, meanwhile, told the Associated Press, “It’s incredible that in a country where everything is politically correct, ABC would have a line of this sort. Many Peruvians think this is no coincidence, that she knew what she was saying, because an actress has the power to say, ‘No, I can’t say this because it would hurt my image,’ unless she agrees with what she said.”