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Maris
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03-28-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins," the soul legend said. "Religious beliefs are sacred to people and at all times should be respected and honored. As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices."


Though Hayes, a devout Scientologist, made no reference to specific episodes that he felt crossed the line, series creator Matt Stone had little doubt that Hayes' decision was triggered by the November 2005 episode "Trapped in the Closet," which satirized the religion's beliefs and practices and featured "cameos" by animated versions of Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

"This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology," Stone told the Associated Press. "He has no problem--and he's cashed plenty of checks--with our show making fun of Christians."
Hayes' voice was not featured in the episode, as he was reportedly unavailable due to poor health. However, in a January 2006 interview with The A.V. Club, he explained that he had tried to correct Stone and Trey Parker's misconceptions about his religion of choice.

"Guys, you have it all wrong," Hayes said he told Stone and Parker. "We're not like that. I know that's your thing, but get your information correct, because somebody might believe that s--t, you know? But I understand what they're doing. I told them to take a couple of Scientology courses, and understand what we do."

Past episodes of South Park have skewered Catholics, Jews and Mormons, among others. However, according to Stone, he and Parker "never heard a peep out of Isaac in any way until we did Scientology.

"He wants a different standard for religions other than his own, and to me, that is where intolerance and bigotry begin," Stone told the Associated Press.

Hayes, an Oscar winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, got his start on South Park after heckling his agent for voiceover work in the interest of trying something different.


What was originally conceived of as a one-time appearance proved so popular that Jerome "Chef" McElroy became a reoccurring character, who has served hot lunch with a side of advice to Kenny, Kyle, Stan and Cartman for the past nine seasons.

In January 2006, Hayes told the New York Daily News that he loved the "humor in it, the audacity of Matt and Trey."

"Nobody is exempt from their humor," he said. "They're equal-opportunity offenders. Don't be offended by it. If you take it too seriously, you have problems."

It seems the silky-voiced crooner may have neglected to take his own advice.

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Wendo
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wendo a private message Print Post    
That Tom Cruise/Scientology episode is hysterical.

"Tom. Come out of the closet please."

I LOL when Travolta goes in and says "OMG. I feel really safe in here."

Hahahahahaha!

Maris
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03-28-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 12:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
apparently, according to my son the South Park expert. Comedy Central had agreed not to air the episode again and all was quiet. But they have reneged on the deal and it is being aired again this week. I cant remember if my son said tomorrow night or saturday. can find out if anyone is interested in watching it. It was a funny episode

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 2:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Hmm, I've never watched it. Might have to catch this episode.

Guess that quote really means:

"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins," the soul legend said. "My Religious beliefs are sacred to people me and at all times should be respected and honored. As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those my beliefs and practices."

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
My DVR/Cable schedule shows that episodee on CMDY Wed at 10:pm, and again at midnight Wed/Thur. Not listed on Saturday.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 2:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Poor Isaac he needs an intervention. Not that there's anything wrong with Scientology...

Maris
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03-28-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 2:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Lol Mocha, so you do believe that Cartman is the reincarnation of L. Ron Hubbard?

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Uh no actually, I don't watch SouthPark. I've seen very very very little of it and what I saw I didn't like. For instance the talking piece of poo...

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Ah yes, Mocha.. snapping me back into reality and probably one reason I have never watched it..

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Texannie...why did you delete your post??? Where did you put it?

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Miz, she reposted it here in the Figure Skating thread.

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Oh darn....could a very kind moderator please move my post about it over to the Figure Skating thread?

Pretty please??

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
a

Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton are engaged, the actress's rep tells PEOPLE.

At a post-Oscar party earlier this month, Sheridan, 42, flaunted a huge rock on her left hand, but when asked if she and Bolton, 53, had an announcement, she said coyly, "No. Do you?"

Asked about engagement rumors in January, Bolton told the New York Daily News: "Nicollette and I are very serious about each other. ... I am very committed. It is a very special time in my life. I have a good feeling about the future."

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
That game show host who died in the plane crash yesterday (Peter Tomarken/Press Your Luck) was on his way to transfer a sick patient to another location. He did volunteer work for that Angel Flight charity (can't remember the name.)

No good deed goes unpunished...

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Maris, I thought TomKat's unborn baby would be the reincarnation of L.Ron Hubbard. Isaac Hayes isn't honked Southpark bagged on religions, he's honked they bagged on HIS religion. I like Isaac, anyway, he's excellent in concert. Also I think he may have been pressured by the powers that be in Scientology to resign from the show. If he was so personally upset, why did it take so long, promise or no promise? And why would they promise not to show it again anyway?

Seamonkey, how do you put those lines through the words?

I like Michael Bolton ok, but Nicolette Sheridan? Meh. I wish she'd go away again, this time for good.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I just gotta ask...why??????????

Jennifer Lopez has reportedly been offered the role of Sue Ellen in the "Dallas" movie.

Variety said Lopez hasn't signed a deal yet, but it's likely.

John Travolta has been offered the starring role of J.R., Luke Wilson is in talks to play Bobby and Shirley MacLaine could play Miss Ellie.

Shooting on the film couldn't start until Travolta makes his next movie, the big screen version of the Broadway musical "Hairspray."

Meanwhile, a big-screen version of Travolta's classic television series, "Welcome Back Kotter," is also in the works

Ice Cube is reportedly taking over for Gabe Kaplan in the starring role.

Cube told "Variety" that he's a big fan of the original show.

Kaplan shares the rights to the series and he's been resisting a movie version for years -- but he said he likes the way this project is shaping up.
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Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Watch out Brad, Michael Douglas is taking some shots regarding your divorce from Jen. At you and girlfriend Angelina Jolie.

"I don't know about Brad Pitt, leaving that beautiful wife to go hold orphans for Angelina," Douglas snipes in GQ's April issue, hitting newsstands March 21.

"I mean, how long is that going to last?"

How rude!!!

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
I'll be interested to learn the back story on why Michael Douglas felt the need to trash on Brangelina. Mayhap Brad had a fling with Catherine Zeta-Jones during the making of Ocean's 12? Or there was a crush one way or the other? Looking for details. That potshot kinda came out of nowhere.

Wendo
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wendo a private message Print Post    
Michael Douglas should heed the advice of glass houses. I'm sure his first wife, Diandra, would laugh at this supposed moral stand. Ha!

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
I was thinking the same thing Wendo.

Max
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08-12-2000

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Big screen version of "Welcome Back, Kotter"? Who will play Freddy "Boom-Boom" Washington??? I just LOVED Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs in that role. I always liked him better than Travolta in the series. :-)

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 6:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Probably Adam Sandler.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 6:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
this link will explain the South Park/Trapped in the Closet episode.

http://tinyurl.com/l7fpk

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
a list of famous former/current scientologists. my guess is the current list is 85% accurate. my other guess is the former scientologists' list is 70% accurate.
http://tinyurl.com/ee5l2

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
another guess on why some celebrities stay in....those auditing folders contain some very private information, that the "church" can expose if a member leaves.