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Brian Damage · 10-27-2006, 10:25 AM

HOLLYWOOD - Controversial TV cartoon South Park pokes fun at Steve Irwin in a new episode, by portraying the late Crocodile Hunter with a stringray sticking out of his chest less than two months after he died.
In an episode titled “Hell on Earth 2006,” to be screened this week, Irwin is seen hosting a Halloween party with guests including Adolf Hitler and Diana, Princess of Wales.

Irwin was killed by a stingray barb off the coast of Queensland, Australia, on Sept. 4 while filming a segment for his daughter's new TV show.

A spokesperson for the satirical cartoon says, "We have offended people in the past and probably will again. We know that regular watchers will not be shocked."

Janice · 10-27-2006, 12:13 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=412911&in_page_id=1773

Oh my god, South Park mocks Irwin

Bad taste? Steve Irwin at Satan's Halloween party

The creators of South Park have never been afraid to upset celebrities - and many of the show's viewers.

From jokes about religion and homosexuality to four-letter tirades, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have always mixed shock tactics with satire in the hit cartoon series.

But they were accused of hitting a new low last night after lampooning the demise of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin just weeks after his death.
The latest episode shows an animated Irwin in Hell with a stingray poking out of his bleeding chest.

Irwin, 44, died in September after he was impaled by a stingray's barb, while snorkelling near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
The South Park episode called Hell On Earth 2006, which was broadcast in the US this week, shows Satan preparing to host a Hallowe'en fancy dress party.

Hundreds of dead celebrities are invited, including rapper Notorious B.I.G., Princess Diana and Hitler.

But at the party Satan receives complaints from his guests that someone is inappropriately dressed up as Irwin.

Satan confronts Irwin but the Aussie environmentalist protests it is really him, not a guest in a costume.

While characters have been killed off in the series before – spawning the show's catchphrase "Oh my god, they killed Kenny!" – campaigners are particularly incensed about the stingray still being attached to Irwin's bloodstained trademark khaki shirt.

British broadcasting watchdog Mediawatch condemned the episode as "grossly insensitive."

Its director, John Beyer, said: "I think this is in bad taste. Steve Irwin's family are still grieving."

"To lampoon somebody's death like that is unacceptable and so soon after the event is grossly insensitive. It is not what the family would want to see." South Park maker Comedy Central defended the episode. A spokesman said: "It has offended people in the past and probably will again. Regular watchers would not be shocked."

Gilda · 10-27-2006, 12:15 PM

This is something that will never be funny. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone made fun of the way he died. R.I.P. Steve Irwin.

KissMyGrits · 10-27-2006, 01:08 PM

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Chelsea · 10-27-2006, 01:27 PM

...It's South Park, people. Seriously. Has NO one seen any of the other stuff this show has aired in ten years? And suddenly people can't seem to trip over their own shock and awe fast enough because the show just happened to show a guy that's been dead 2 months in a mildly amusing bit? Seriously, I've seen far "worse" when they weren't even trying - trust me, I've seen 95% of the episodes.

It wasn't even that much of a "joke". Irwin shows up at Satan's Halloween Party, which was itself a joke about that whole My Super Sweet 16 nonsense...Anyway, Irwin's dressed as himself, complete with stingray (which may have been a bit much, but I digress). Satan comes over and asks him to leave, as it's "too soon". He reveals it's really him, so he gets tossed anyway for...not having a costume.

And that's IT. THAT'S what people are so upset about. It was nothing, and wasn't even remotely relevant to the episode.

OF course, the whole Biggie Smalls/Butters subplot was one of the funnier things I've seen the show do in awhile...

Bobby F. · 10-27-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

...It's South Park, people. Seriously. Has NO one seen any of the other stuff this show has aired in ten years? And suddenly people can't seem to trip over their own shock and awe fast enough because the show just happened to show a guy that's been dead 2 months in a mildly amusing bit? Seriously, I've seen far "worse" when they weren't even trying - trust me, I've seen 95% of the episodes.

It wasn't even that much of a "joke". Irwin shows up at Satan's Halloween Party, which was itself a joke about that whole My Super Sweet 16 nonsense...Anyway, Irwin's dressed as himself, complete with stingray (which may have been a bit much, but I digress). Satan comes over and asks him to leave, as it's "too soon". He reveals it's really him, so he gets tossed anyway for...not having a costume.

And that's IT. THAT'S what people are so upset about. It was nothing, and wasn't even remotely relevant to the episode.

OF course, the whole Biggie Smalls/Butters subplot was one of the funnier things I've seen the show do in awhile...

But Rush is a bad guy for his speculation of whether Michael J Fox took his meds or not and this is deemed exceptible?

I sure hope that all of those people that were blasting away at Rush on the other thread can find their way over her to show their displeasure over this.

Ireneparalegal · 10-27-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilda

This is something that will never be funny. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone made fun of the way he died. R.I.P. Steve Irwin.

Yep. I knew it would happen. That is sad and what do they gain out of doing that? laughs? Alrighty then.

BTW, did South Park ever make fun of or mock the death of Princess Diana? Just curious.

Brad Russ · 10-27-2006, 03:38 PM

Man, the hypocrasy is absolutely amazing to me. I remember about a week or two after Steve died, how people were jumping all over anyone who mocked his death, calling them insensensitive and everything. I just knew that once South Park did something on his death, many of those same people who claimed to be so angry, would suddenly think it was okay, and the widespread outrage would disappear. I guess that's how we determine when it's okay to mock someone's death these days. If South Park says it's okay, then it surely must be, because they certainly can do no wrong in many people's eyes.

Superstar · 10-27-2006, 04:10 PM

I like South Park, it's hilarious and they aren't afraid to push boundaries...but I do think this was in bad taste

AKA · 10-27-2006, 04:11 PM

This is nothing new. In 1999, for the "Christmas Time In Hell" segment of the Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics episode and companion album, many recently-dead celebrities were mentioned as burning in Hell.

[As sung by "Satan":]

String up the lights and light up the tree.
We're going to make some revelry!
Spirits are high, so I can tell,
It's Christmas time in hell!

Demons are nicer as you pass them by.
There's lots of demon toys to buy.
The snow is falling, and all is well
It's Christmas time in hell!

There goes Jeffrey Dahmer, with a festive Christmas ham.
After he has sex with, it he'll eat up all he can.
And there goes John F. Kennedy caroling with his son.
Reunited for the holidays.
God bless us, everyone!

Everybody has a happy glow!
Let's dance in blood and pretend it’s snow.
Even Mao Tse-Tung is under the spell.
It's Christmas time in hell!

God cast me down from Heaven's door,
To rule in hell for evermore.
But now I'm kinda glad that I fell,
'Cause it's Christmas time in hell!

Here's a rack to hang the stockings on,
We still have to shop for Genghis Kahn!
Michael Landon's hair looks swell!
It's Christmas time in hell!

There's Princess Diana holding burning mistletoe,
Over poor Gene Siskel's head; just watch his weenie grow!
For one day we all stop burning and the flames are not so thick.
All the screaming and the torture stops, as we wait for old Saint Nick!

String up the lights and light up the tree.
We're damned for all eternity.
But for just one day all is well,
It's Christmas time in hell!

Gather close together, and make it quick!
We've gotta make room for Andy Dick.
Wake his mother and ring the bell,
It's Christmas time...
(Christmas time... Christmas time... Christmas time...)
Christmas time...
(Christmas time... Christmas time... Christmas time...)
It's Christmas time in hell!

James Stewart as George Bailey is then depicted running past the crowd, delivering his famous, "Merry Christmas, movie house!" line from It's A Wonderful Life.

KristinHerreraFan · 10-27-2006, 04:15 PM

That is cruel and sickening.

G-Force Glockstar · 10-27-2006, 04:21 PM

omg that's so mean & rude!! That's nasty and I seriously doubt anyone would find that funny, except for sickening people.

Sharop · 10-27-2006, 04:38 PM

I personally feel it's far too soon to be making fun of Steve, especially the way he died. In November 2003, there was a skit on Saturday Night Live called "The Barry Gibb Talk Show", which basically made fun of Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. (I haven't seen it myself, but I know the gist of it.) This was 10 months after Maurice died, yet they didn't lampoon him in it; I'm assuming this was as a mark of respect and that they felt that even after 10 months, it might still be too soon to make fun of him.

Now, this is less than two months after Steve has died. I just feel it's far too soon.

spunkygirl · 10-27-2006, 04:50 PM

I'm sorry but it's very pathetic to make fun of someone's death or someone that's died.

Lex Luthor · 10-27-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby F.

But Rush is a bad guy for his speculation of whether Michael J Fox took his meds or not and this is deemed exceptible?

I sure hope that all of those people that were blasting away at Rush on the other thread can find their way over her to show their displeasure over this.

Again with the look over there what they are doing aren't they evil? Rush can not be that bad then.

South Park notoriously cross the line and have never been accused of politically correct. They mock Jesus Chris, God, Lady Diana much of which is in very bad taste but that is what it is. I agree that mocking peoples death is over the line and if I were Steve's family I would be pissed.

There are tons of racist cartoons and not politically correct shows (boondocks,Wondershowzen,Family guy) they are not for everyone and are meant to offend, Did you happen to catch Team America?

Stop trying to justify one bad action by pointing out something completely different. What's next comparing Rush's actions to not as bad as Osama?

10-27-2006, 10:25 AM	#1
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10-27-2006, 12:13 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	South Park mocks Steve Irwin http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=412911&in_page_id=1773 Oh my god, South Park mocks Irwin Bad taste? Steve Irwin at Satan's Halloween party The creators of South Park have never been afraid to upset celebrities - and many of the show's viewers. From jokes about religion and homosexuality to four-letter tirades, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have always mixed shock tactics with satire in the hit cartoon series. But they were accused of hitting a new low last night after lampooning the demise of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin just weeks after his death. The latest episode shows an animated Irwin in Hell with a stingray poking out of his bleeding chest. Irwin, 44, died in September after he was impaled by a stingray's barb, while snorkelling near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The South Park episode called Hell On Earth 2006, which was broadcast in the US this week, shows Satan preparing to host a Hallowe'en fancy dress party. Hundreds of dead celebrities are invited, including rapper Notorious B.I.G., Princess Diana and Hitler. But at the party Satan receives complaints from his guests that someone is inappropriately dressed up as Irwin. Satan confronts Irwin but the Aussie environmentalist protests it is really him, not a guest in a costume. While characters have been killed off in the series before – spawning the show's catchphrase "Oh my god, they killed Kenny!" – campaigners are particularly incensed about the stingray still being attached to Irwin's bloodstained trademark khaki shirt. British broadcasting watchdog Mediawatch condemned the episode as "grossly insensitive." Its director, John Beyer, said: "I think this is in bad taste. Steve Irwin's family are still grieving." "To lampoon somebody's death like that is unacceptable and so soon after the event is grossly insensitive. It is not what the family would want to see." South Park maker Comedy Central defended the episode. A spokesman said: "It has offended people in the past and probably will again. Regular watchers would not be shocked."

10-27-2006, 01:08 PM	#4
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10-27-2006, 01:27 PM	#5
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	...It's South Park, people. Seriously. Has NO one seen any of the other stuff this show has aired in ten years? And suddenly people can't seem to trip over their own shock and awe fast enough because the show just happened to show a guy that's been dead 2 months in a mildly amusing bit? Seriously, I've seen far "worse" when they weren't even trying - trust me, I've seen 95% of the episodes. It wasn't even that much of a "joke". Irwin shows up at Satan's Halloween Party, which was itself a joke about that whole My Super Sweet 16 nonsense...Anyway, Irwin's dressed as himself, complete with stingray (which may have been a bit much, but I digress). Satan comes over and asks him to leave, as it's "too soon". He reveals it's really him, so he gets tossed anyway for...not having a costume. And that's IT. THAT'S what people are so upset about. It was nothing, and wasn't even remotely relevant to the episode. OF course, the whole Biggie Smalls/Butters subplot was one of the funnier things I've seen the show do in awhile...
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10-27-2006, 03:38 PM	#8
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10-27-2006, 12:15 PM	#3
Gilda Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 125	This is something that will never be funny. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone made fun of the way he died. R.I.P. Steve Irwin.

10-27-2006, 04:10 PM	#9
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I like South Park, it's hilarious and they aren't afraid to push boundaries...but I do think this was in bad taste

10-27-2006, 04:11 PM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	This is nothing new. In 1999, for the "Christmas Time In Hell" segment of the Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics episode and companion album, many recently-dead celebrities were mentioned as burning in Hell. [As sung by "Satan":] String up the lights and light up the tree. We're going to make some revelry! Spirits are high, so I can tell, It's Christmas time in hell! Demons are nicer as you pass them by. There's lots of demon toys to buy. The snow is falling, and all is well It's Christmas time in hell! There goes Jeffrey Dahmer, with a festive Christmas ham. After he has sex with, it he'll eat up all he can. And there goes John F. Kennedy caroling with his son. Reunited for the holidays. God bless us, everyone! Everybody has a happy glow! Let's dance in blood and pretend it’s snow. Even Mao Tse-Tung is under the spell. It's Christmas time in hell! God cast me down from Heaven's door, To rule in hell for evermore. But now I'm kinda glad that I fell, 'Cause it's Christmas time in hell! Here's a rack to hang the stockings on, We still have to shop for Genghis Kahn! Michael Landon's hair looks swell! It's Christmas time in hell! There's Princess Diana holding burning mistletoe, Over poor Gene Siskel's head; just watch his weenie grow! For one day we all stop burning and the flames are not so thick. All the screaming and the torture stops, as we wait for old Saint Nick! String up the lights and light up the tree. We're damned for all eternity. But for just one day all is well, It's Christmas time in hell! Gather close together, and make it quick! We've gotta make room for Andy Dick. Wake his mother and ring the bell, It's Christmas time... (Christmas time... Christmas time... Christmas time...) Christmas time... (Christmas time... Christmas time... Christmas time...) It's Christmas time in hell! James Stewart as George Bailey is then depicted running past the crowd, delivering his famous, "Merry Christmas, movie house!" line from It's A Wonderful Life.

10-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#11
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10-27-2006, 04:21 PM	#12
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10-27-2006, 04:38 PM	#13
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I personally feel it's far too soon to be making fun of Steve, especially the way he died. In November 2003, there was a skit on Saturday Night Live called "The Barry Gibb Talk Show", which basically made fun of Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. (I haven't seen it myself, but I know the gist of it.) This was 10 months after Maurice died, yet they didn't lampoon him in it; I'm assuming this was as a mark of respect and that they felt that even after 10 months, it might still be too soon to make fun of him. Now, this is less than two months after Steve has died. I just feel it's far too soon.
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10-27-2006, 04:50 PM	#14
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I'm sorry but it's very pathetic to make fun of someone's death or someone that's died.