Steve Irwin on Southpark... DISGUSTING!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

How sick can people get? To make a joke of such a sad thing. And so soon after. I will boycott watching Southpark ever again (not that I watch it) but I hope others choose not to watch as well. Making fun of celebs is one thing, but the mockery of a horrendous death is another.

Read this sickening link below



http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/1...ark/index.html


South Park' mocks Steve Irwin
POSTED: 3:18 p.m. EDT, October 27, 2006
Adjust font size:
LONDON, England (CNN) -- The cartoon series "South Park" has never been shy of courting controversy, but its latest episode has caused outrage by featuring the recently deceased Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin.

Swearing and random death and destruction are staples of the cartoon, which has been broadcast since 1997. Irwin, killed by a stingray's barb while snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in September is the latest celebrity to be lampooned by the show.

The episode, aired in the U.S. earlier this week, shows Satan preparing to host a Halloween fancy dress party. Other guests include Princess Diana, Hitler and rapper Notorious B.I.G. Critics have been appalled by the Irwin character's depiction in a bloodstained shirt and with a stingray still attached to his chest. (I-Report: What do you think?)

John Beyer of UK TV watchdog Mediawatch said: "This is such bad taste and the makers of 'South Park' should review their decision to show it. Steve's family are still grieving.

"To lampoon somebody's death like that is unacceptable and so soon after the event is grossly insensitive.''

"South Park" maker Comedy Central defended the episode. A spokesperson for the company said: "It has offended people in the past and probably will again. Regular watchers would not be shocked."

The show holds the record for the most swear words spoken in one program, and regularly takes pot-shots at celebrities and makes fun of politics and religion.

Some tamer examples include George Clooney, mocked for his politically motivated Oscar acceptance speech, and lampooning Tom Cruise and John Travolta for their belief in Scientology. One episode with a depiction of a bleeding Virgin Mary so upset the Catholic Church that it was pulled from repeats of the series

[BC_MoM]

Southpark takes situations in the world and make jokes out of it - no one is forced to watch it, so they should stop complaining and find something else to watch. JMO.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I think it has to do with moral. Some people just dont have any... to watch such a thing.

[buttercup132]

"It has offended people in the past and probably will again. Regular watchers would not be shocked."

I watch it every night and no I am not shocked.
Its not the first time they have made fun of him either. The other time was before his death though.

I dont really know what to say.

Please dont get mad at me , maybe its just because I watch it all the time I dont know. If something like that was on the Simpsons Id have the same view.

[Lady's Human]

It's South Park. It's their MO. THey push the edges, and get a reaction, and the reaction gets ratings.

Don't like it? Don't watch it.

[Muddy4paws]

Im not shocked at all.. After all its southpark, I wont watch it because I think its very irritating! its exactly how BC_Mom says it, no one is forced to watch it.. I personally didnt like to watch Steve Urwin much but I wouldnt say anything bad or mock him at all, I think he was a VERY brave man and it was clear that he really loved the job he was doing so If people want to mock him let them, But I do think the time gap is very disrespectful and I'll be suprised if there wasnt a stand by it.

[wolfsoul]

In my opinion, it's between South Park and Steve Irwin's family -- nobody else's business to dispute. If someone has a problem with the show, or the show's many immoralities, they shouldn't watch it.

[Twisterdog]

"South Park" maker Comedy Central defended the episode. A spokesperson for the company said: "It has offended people in the past and probably will again. Regular watchers would not be shocked."

Anyone who has ever watched ten minutes of Southpark knows to expect things like that. Anyone who has ever heard of Southpark, for that matter, knows what it's about.

I can't imagine thinking Southpark would not do something like that. It's what they do.

I agree with everyone else ... don't like it, don't watch it. I personally think about 75% if television is stupid, offensive and trashy. Therefore, I don't watch it.

[Argranade]

That's so stupid.

I never seen a south park episode in my life actualy, I find that show lame and just plain stupid, The Simpsons on the other hand for me is better, I mean how can one not resist that awsome ''DH'OP''.

How much more stupid can the creators of that show get! most likley alot more stupid.

I hope Steve's family never saw it.

[Miss Z]

South Park, IMO, is cheap crap. It doesn't have decent effects, decent animators, decent voices, and it's not even scratching the surface of funny. It's a waste of electricity to watch it, in my honest opinion, and really I can't understand how anyone could even understand what the character's are saying, never mind laugh at it The more people complain about it, the more media attention it gets, which unfortunately attracts more viewers.

[Alysser]

I watch SouthPark once in awhile when I'm really bored, or there is nothing else on. That's really not to often. I sometimes think its funny, personally, it's mostly funny when they make fun of people/celebs I hate. But if it's a REALLY controversial issue, like 9/11 for example, I get pissed off and I change the channel.

I don't know what to say about the Steve Irwin thing. They should have definately asked permission from Terry first.

[BC_MoM]

South Park, IMO, is cheap crap. It doesn't have decent effects, decent animators, decent voices,

That's the whole point of the show.......

[Husky15]

Although it angers me that they would do this, it does not surprise me. South Park is an +18 rated animated comedy - or at least it is someplaces. They're allowed to push the envelope more then other animated comedies like say The Simpsons (PG) and Family Guy (+14) so they're gonna do it - it's what they're about. They've made fun of so many more celebrities, not just Steve. I choose not to watch the show, but I find the theme song catchy.

[sirrahved]

I personally love southpark. Trey and Matt are not afraid to express political, religious, and moral views on their television show.

I also must confess that I found Steve Irwin's death not at all surprising. I would never mock it on national television, but they have a right to free speech. People in the public eye, I suppose, must know that they will have good things and bad things said about them. In life and in death.

[mugsy]

I have never liked that show. I have a friend who used to watch it all the time and thought it was funny. I don't know if he still does or not, but, I have always found the show offensive, so never watch it. Simple as that. If you find it offensive, there is such a thing as a remote control that allows you to change the channel.

If enough people would STOP watching it even though they are offended then maybe it will go away, but, if not, just don't watch!