CHEF IS DEAD

[ECTO-1]

"Goodbye, Children!"

On the news today it was revealed South Park has lost their soul in the form of Isaac Hayes' departure from the show. His reason for leaving? He didn't want to be part of a show that made fun of religion. Of course, this is in reference to this season's Scientology episode, a group in which Hayes is a member.

So, Mormons and Jews are fine as targets, but not Scientology? A bit of a hypocritical move if he didn't raise a stink about those other situations. Also, he's been with the show since its inception, he knows what they're about and how they think. You'd think the dude would have developed a thick skin by now.

Ah well, guess we'll have Mr. Derp giving all the women of South Park sweet, sweet lovin'.

[Yami Mirai]

He left because of that?!? I saw that episode, and as far as I'm concerned, Scientologists got off easy as far as being made fun of goes, considering the show's track record.

It's all just harmless, good fun. It's certainly nothing for him to get his panties in a bunch over.

That's a real drag. I liked Chef. He was one of my favourite characters. I'll miss him. (Chef, not Hayes. As far as I'm concerned, if he's going to be such a crybaby about that, then good riddance).

Some people are just too sensitive and/or uptight for their own good. *Shakes head*

[SuperStantzio]

Yes that is so true. And I really don't watch South Park anymore it has gotten less funny over the last couple of seasons. But I'll miss Chef he was one of the good characters. That so unfair that he's gone.

[Silent Seraphim]

Scientologists are funny. They make people go gaga loopy, and they don't seem to have a sense of humour. Katie Holmes is about to spawn their second coming, so obviously they are all going to be a bit uptight at the moment. They are awaiting the arrival of their thetan child, or whatever it is.

Honestly, you can't really expect the creators of South Park not to rip on one of the most ridiculous cults ever created. I don't know why he was so shocked.

[Fritz]

To repeat some of what I said on GBHQ:

Issac Hayes is quitting because of "intolerance"? I mean, look what they've done on the real religions over the last ten years

The pilot featured a fight between Jesus and Santa Claus

Satan wasn't all that menacing, and was having a gay relationship with Saddam Hussein.

God Himself shows up, and he's a butt ugly two foot troll.

All of that's fine...oh, but when they make fun of Isaac's fake religion started by a crappy sci-fi writer, he has to make a big production of quitting?

I guess it's not a surprise. This is the same cult that convinced Tom Cruise that psychology was evil and that jumping up and down on Oprah's couch was a good way to show you were in love; and convinced John Travolta that making a movie of "Battlefield Earth" was a good idea.

[ECTO-1]

From the NY Daily News:

Hayes has lost faith in 'Park'

After 10 years on Comedy Central's foulmouthed, anti-establishment animated series "South Park," Isaac Hayes wants off because he finds the show's attacks on religion inappropriate.
Word is that Hayes was upset with an episode that aired in November, "Trapped in the Closet," that attacked Scientology, of which he's a follower. He asked the show to be released from his role as the sexually charged Chef.

"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs of others begins," Hayes said in a statement.

"As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices," he added. Hayes' reaction stumped some, because the show that spawned "South Park" included Santa and Jesus in a death match, and throughout the run the producers have skewered various religions and celebrities.

"This has nothing to do with intolerance and bigotry and everything to do with the fact that Isaac Hayes is a Scientologist and that we recently featured Scientology in an episode of 'South Park,' " Matt Stone, co-creator of 'South Park,' said in a statement. "In 10 years and over 150 episodes of 'South Park,' Isaac never had a problem with the show making fun of Christians, Muslims, Mormons and Jews. He got a sudden case of religious sensitivity when it was his religion featured on the show. To bring the civil-rights struggle into this is just a non sequitur. Of course, we will release Isaac from his contract and we wish him well."

Richard Huff

www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/ent_radio/story/399549p-338531c.html

[EGBFan]

admin said:

This is the same cult that convinced Tom Cruise that psychology was evil...

In my humble opinion, psychology is evil. Well, I exaggerate. A lot. It isn't quite evil. I don't like it though.

I'm not gonna have a go at Isaac Hayes.

I haven't seen that episode yet. There seems to be some kind of reason why it won't air on Sky 1, which is the channel that shows South Park first in the UK (unless I got bored waiting and missed it - don't think so though).

[Miss Janine]

I saw that episode, and found it one of the less offensive ones. I'm sure Matt and Trey could have done MUCH worse.

In all the posts I've read about this on the various boards I haunt/infest/visit, I have yet to read ONE post that defends him. I fully agree with the prevailing view. It's OK to slam anything else, but leave my cult alone? Puh-leeze. Now I'm wondering what Matt and Trey will do to Chef...

[Fritz]

I wouldn't put it past them to make a lot of direct potshots over the matter...

Say, Chef falls in with a wacko cult run by a drugged out science fiction writer, and at the end they're taken into outer space by the "Space Brothers" who look just like John Travolta in "Battlefield Earth" ("The unholy spawn of Gene Simmons and a Klingon" is how local movie reviewer Ed Johnson-Ott described it). Except in the last scene the cult is being anally probed as they're dragged off to Planet Hubbard or whatever.

[Silent Seraphim]

egbfan said:

I haven't seen that episode yet. There seems to be some kind of reason why it won't air on Sky 1, which is the channel that shows South Park first in the UK (unless I got bored waiting and missed it - don't think so though).

The reason we haven’t seen it over here is because Tom Cruise has threatened legal action if that particular South Park episode is ever aired on British television:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Cruise#Litigation

I think there are some copies of that particular episode doing the rounds on the internet, but you’ll have to search for it.

missjanine said:

Now I'm wondering what Matt and Trey will do to Chef...

It’ll probably be open season on Chef and Scientology now.

[Silent Seraphim]

Quick update:

South Park battling Scientology

South Park's creators have renewed their "battle" with Scientology, after a US TV channel dropped a show which mocked its church and actor Tom Cruise.

"So, Scientology, you may have won THIS battle, but the million-year war for earth has just begun!" Trey Parker and Matt Stone told trade paper Variety.

Comedy Central said the schedule change enabled it to screen two extra episodes featuring Isaac Hayes, who played Chef.

Hayes left South Park this week after objecting to it sending up religion.

Parker and Stone added in their statement to Variety: "Temporarily anozinizing our episode will NOT stop us from keeping Thetans forever trapped in your pitiful man-bodies."

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4819826.stm

[Fritz]

This is both hilarious and infuriating at the same time.

I mean, grife, Scientology is becoming a bigger bully than even Fundamentalist Christianity.

I saw a version of the story on MSN, and there Parker and Stone suggest that the episode was pulled because Tom Couchjumper threatened to not promote his crap-ass Mission Impossible sequel (Comedy Central and the studio that made MI3 are both part of Viacom).

Couchjumper denied it, of course, just like he denied that he got one of the fim festivals to excise footage of his breeding partner appearing naked in a movie (filmed before she was Chosen to carry the Thetan Messiah or whatever)

Tom Cruise officially sucks.

[ECTO-1]

Now you fellas have said some pretty mean things, some of which were true, about that fiend Tom Cruise. He is a moron, and a fanatic. On the other hand he has a tremendous singing voice.

[Silent Seraphim]

That is true indeed. When I heard him sing Pie Jesu, it brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my chicken nuggets.

[Dr. Vincent Belmont]

admin said:

This is both hilarious and infuriating at the same time.

I mean, grife, Scientology is becoming a bigger bully than even Fundamentalist Christianity.

I saw a version of the story on MSN, and there Parker and Stone suggest that the episode was pulled because Tom Couchjumper threatened to not promote his crap-ass Mission Impossible sequel (Comedy Central and the studio that made MI3 are both part of Viacom).

Couchjumper denied it, of course, just like he denied that he got one of the fim festivals to excise footage of his breeding partner appearing naked in a movie (filmed before she was Chosen to carry the Thetan Messiah or whatever)

Tom Cruise officially sucks.

I was once tempted to write a GB story about Mr. and Mrs. Cruise giving birth to the "Thetan Messiah."


................................
Tom Cruise knocks on the door of GB:Arcane Division. Vincent answers.

Tom: "Are you the spellkeeper?"

Vincent (unamused): "I think the quote you're looking for is "Are you the GATEkeeper?" and I don't appreciate whatever celebrity prank this is, soooo....."

Tom: "My bride has given birth to the ruler of the Thetans....isn't that nice?"

Vincent: "Look, man....now you're just skewing referrences. Look, I KNOW we're Ghostbusters, but you don't have to..."

Tom: "The messiah must be properly instructed in the ways of the infinite mind. Scientology has released our minds from the confines of earthly thought, and we may be free to travel the cosmos. My son IS the messiah! I shall equip him with your sorcery. It will be a gift for the great gods of Alpha Centauri."

<Vincent stares wide-eyed at Tom Cruise>

Vincent: ".............good day."

<Tom holds open the door>

Tom: "You are one of the great minds! You MUST give this knowledge to my offspring!"

Vincent: "I'm a CATHOLIC you DOLT!"
<Vincent shakes his crucifix necklace at Tom>

Tom: "You are also a great wizard!"

Vincent: "Now how in the HELL do you know that?!?!"

Tom: "We know, Vincent Belmont...we KNOW that you contain the returned soul of Merlin from the far reaches of the cosmos at the great gathering at the mother station at the center of the universe! Merlin's Lore shall be OURS!"

<Tom snaps his fingers, and a legion of Scientologists amble out of the alleys, shuffling towards Arcane Division HQ, one in particular points his finger at Vincent>

Isaac Hayes: "You must give us Merlin, children..."

Vincent: "Oh, dear God."

<Vincent sucker punches Tom Cruise, and snatches a wand out of his own jacket. He waves it, and the horde of Scientologists fall like a stack of dominoes. Vincent quickly closes and locks the door.>

Vincent: "GABE! CALL HOME OFFICE! I THINK WE MAY HAVE A PROBLEM!!!"