Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side. A sequel to the Star Wars parody Blue Harvest, this special episode of the unabashedly off-color animated series features the dysfunctional Griffin family and their friends as the characters in The Empire Strikes Back.
What Does Face Value Mean? The face value of a bond, life insurance policy, piece of currency or other financial instrument is the monetary value that is printed or stamped prominently on the item. Face value often isn't how much the item is actually worth, however.
To lose face (or save face), 1876, is said to be from Chinese tu lien; to face the music is theatrical. Face value was originally (1878) of bank notes, postage stamps, etc. But once the matter is brought to their âofficial attention,â they have to take action in order to âsave face.â. Just as the Chinese will do anything to save face so the Briton will do anything not to lose face..