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Low-life South Park
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South Park has always thrived on insulting Jews, insulting Blacks, insulting...well, just about everybody. When you can't get ratings through natural writing talent, it's always been the "American" way to shock. This time, South Park may have went too far.
In the new episode titled "Dead Celebrities" Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the low-life writers, make fun of Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays, Walter Cronkite, etc. It's not only tasteless but this episode just adds to the sadness currently experienced by all the mourning relatives.
It's amazing this show has lasted twelve years. South Park is a display of how bad American culture is to the rest of the world. Lets hope Trey Parker and Matt Stone meet a new friend, Karma.
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Comments
uh...it's south park. duh. Get over yourself honey. They have been doing that for years...and their ratings are just fine. Perhaps you should try and "write" something positive instead of attacking Cartoons and Mariah Carey all the time.
No kidding, blithering miserable liberals have no sense of hummor. That last sentence you wrote could be considered a threat, "Lets hope Trey Parker and Matt Stone meet a new friend, Karma" who is hitting a new low now Sue.
Geez, lighten up, sweetheart. It's a cartoon show. Besides, you've shown your hand. You obviously have had an already biased opinion against the show, so why bother even give a review. It removes every shred of credence to your story. Oh, and trust me, if you think this is South Park's "new low", then you have never seen this show. The truth is that South Park is by far one of the most important television shows today, particularly from a political stand point. So I say, God bless Matt and Trey.
ha! what a turd
Billy Mays' son Billy III personally thought the episode was "very funny" and Billy Mays played a big part in the episode so if he's not offended why should you be
May have 'gone' too far, not 'went' too far...Get a grasp of the English language first.
If you think South Park is the problem in America, then you are horribly mistaken. Matt and Trey are very intelligent writers who don't have to stoop to new lows to get ratings. If you hate the show, why are you reviewing it?
Thank you, you just encouraged me to watch the episode.
Sue: No wonder you work for this website and aren't a real writer yourself. You are probably oblivious to all of the cultural and political references the show pokes fun at. South Park can be vulgar, but it definitely doesn't "shock". For example, something as simple as 'Kanye, do you like fish sticks?' and the alternate story line where Cartman convinces himself he came up with a joke Jimmy wrote perfectly sheds light on Kanye West's huge ego, closeted homosexuality, and twisted perception of reality. You don't call that natural writing? Get real.
Same Here: Liberals find this show hilarious. Especially because 70% of the time it's poking fun at religious/conservative hypocrisy, but in ways that a typical Palin-lovin' Republican wouldn't be able to understand.
Really? You consider yourself a writer? Good luck with that honey.
Now I gotta go watch that episode! Thanks Sue.
OMG your review is pathetic. A real journalist would have done at least a little research first.
A) South Park doesn't insult "just about everybody", they insult EVERYBODY. No favoritism.
B) "natural writing talent" is not something you are qualified to observe.
C) "American Culture" is the worst?? Care to elaborate or just make baseless complaints? You need to get out more. Besides, South Park is more in-line with Internet culture than solely American Culture.
D) There is irony in your comment about Karma, as that is a major undertone in many South Park episodes.
E) I think conservatives and liberals alike would disown article as being naive and guesswork. Do you get paid for what you do?
Are you kidding me. Are you oblivious to all political and cultural references in the show??? Most episodes make fun of the fact that everyone blows something fairly trivial into something huge. Its stupid people like you that drag this world into ignorance. Go die.
The episode wasn't laugh out loud funny, but it was 30 minutes of giggles. There is a reason why its been on for 13 years, has won emmys, and is still the highest rated show on comedy central. Lighten up, get laid, or develop a sense of humor.
You are a terrible writer and critic. I will never visit this site again, I hope they never let you write again.
Wow lady, FAIL.
As in the words of the deceased Michael Jackson and and the reincarnated little white girl, "your ignorant, Sue, shamongna! Eeehiho." Your a low life writer, Trey and Matt are extremely creative and the most current show around. Get a sense of humor, if anything the show was more about Chipoltle than dead celebrities.
Retard is what you are. They didn't make fun of dead celebrities. They made fun of everyone who (like you), can't move on when celebrities die. South park lasted 12yrs+ because they are great.
I think I speak for everyone when I say...you don't get it.
Poor bible thumper can't get laid.WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Hey Same Here, totally unfair to blame her on liberals. Just blame frigid douchebags.
It's comedy, get over it, sooo pretentious. I mean really, Southpark offends everyone. Even me, but you know what-IT'S STILL FUNNY. Know how you can tell their material isn't personally directed toward anyone-BECAUSE THEY LEAVE NO ONE OUT- And as far as them being talentless writers, the show was started on the same principal, from day 1. And is still running, and still funny so.. BURRRRRRN!
TOTALLY AGREE WITH 'ME' = YOU DON'T GET IT- HA I don't think you should cover this sort of material. Stick to what you know...
Wow, this article is ridiculous. For you to say this is a new low, shows how many episodes you have seen. The episodes they have done on religion and race were much more insulting, yet hilarious. Regardless, the only celebrities they really degraded were Michael Jackson, and I guess David Caradine (but that was how he died). What's "low" about simply showing or mentioning a celebrity who has recently passed away. Though they did take a shot at Michael I highly doubt it made any impact on how people remember him. Finally, if you think this is the first time they have made a joke out of a recent celebrity death, you should watch the episodes from a few years ago where they made fun of Steve Irwin.
have you ever watched south park? hahahaha...how about the pope getting drenched in blood from a statue of the virgin mary's ass.
This obviously is a fake article. It was written (poorly) to stir some interest on this site. I'm sure if this were a real "critic" she would have been fired long ago for her poor understanding of both the English language and American culture. So, lighten up and enjoy the comments...the show is awesome and will be around for years to come.
Wow! what a retard. how many people did you have to blow to get a chance to write this "article"?
last night's episode was soooo DISRESPECTFUL omg these people just passed recently and already they're getting made fun of
Now I gotta go watch that episode! Thanks Sue.
Are you really that stupid? Or are you just trying to be controversial for attention?
American culture is going down the drains.These people just died and and they have relatives that are still mourning them.Thanks for the article.The comments left by these people makes me sad for our country.we have lost all the sense of right and wrong.
These people are calling you an idiot, however I disagree. You hit the nail write on the head and yes, they the humor in South Park is mostly "shocking". However, the episode was also a satire of how obsessive this country is on the death of celebrities. Surely we all remember the 24/7 news coverage in the weeks following Michael Jackson's death. Try to read between the lines before making an assumption. Also, celebrities bring themselves into the limelight in life and death and therefore should accept the consequences of falling into the cross hairs of guys like Trey and Matt.
No, you're ignorant; that's just ignorant you guys. You know I have family, right? The same family that exploited my own death to garnish some attention to themselves. So keep THEM in mind when you write a satire on my death. EEEEE HEEEE! Kuh-Pone-EEE-Ow! Tit-ta-Beet-Goessss-on!
And thanks to those who keep my family in mind... you know... instead of worrying about your own mundane lives; lives that my family wouldn't even take time to sh!t on if you ever died. EEEE HEEE!
Dont watch the show then? Maybe? But you obviously did and there, right there, that adds to the ratings and you writing this promotes south park as little as you want that to happen. I wont call you an idiot, but you are ignorant.
I LOVED THE EPISODE!!!
I think it was a funny and well written episode. I will watch it again soon. This blogger obviously has no idea what satire is. If you want to talk about american shows harming the world, talk about Gossip Girl or 90120.
Ok. I am a huge South Park fan, so I am kind of biased. But I won't say that this writer should get AIDS... Even if she is wrong. We all deserve an opinion, and if it wasn't for free speech we wouldn't have any South Park, the greatest show of all time.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are NOT low life writers. Actually, they are quite conservative in most of their ideas. Almost every show has a good meaning/lesson behind it, and if you've watched the show you would know that.
Celebrities are in the limelight in death just like in life, and in reality they didn't give them too bad of a time. I thought the only one they got bad was Michael Jackson. When Michael Jackson was alive EVERYONE made fun of him, and rightfully so. The guy was a creep. Once he died everyone decided he was an alright chap. No one said anything the first time Trey and Matt went after Jackson, why should that change once he is dead?
In other fascinating entries to your little blog you defend David Letterman's adultery and claim Jon Gosselin is an injured party. Gosselin withdrew $230k from a bank account for his children's welfare. You should know that before writing about him - you're addicted to 'celebrities', remember. Your defense of Letterman's adultery is beyond mocking, whilst you hope the writers of South Park meet 'karma' for writing satire.
Have you been missing some medication lately? Is someone going to be looking for you, are you allowed out alone? I suggest that you stop writing, deal with your own inner insecurities, which demands you reply to the kind of criticism you 'bestow' on South Park, perhaps then you will see that being quiet is often the best option. Or at least, learn some writing skills that you seem to have avoided in you '20 year career' I would also love, just love to see some of your other 'top notch' writing. Is it on your mom's fridge?
To be honest, as a Brit, I think south park shows what's great about American Culture. Complete freedom of speech. The freedom to mock those who need mocking. Sure, there is a whole lot of profanity in the episodes and some low brow toilet humour. But there is always a message behind that, something which the shows' critics either don't see, or choose to ignore.
im sorry,someone who judges from a higher "moral ground" levels themselves by just judging. you claim that we are wasting our lives while u work to improve lives by writing a worthless novel about some broad and writing an opinion that really doesnt matter. living a life that doesnt matter. i know a couple thousand writers beter than you. so before u beleive that your poo doesnt stink you better turn around and realize you are just like anybody, you are not special! nothing is original anymore. im just commenting that you ridicule a point of view yet you expect people to respect yours. judge wisely or dont at all.
YOU are stupid
I wonder if she is reading all these comments? I feel Waco Jaco deserves to be lampooned well after his death. I just wish Parker and Stone had made it a three part episode!
Listen, Matt and Trey are arriving late to this party. Over the television, internet, and radio, people are and have made jokes regarding the many celebrities' deaths. Stephan Colbert makes a joke regarding Micheal Jackson being outlived by his plastic nose and its all laughs. But when SP does it, here come the whistle blowers.
I'm sure you're not a regular watcher, because you'd realize that everyone in the South Park Universe goes to hell, unless they're Mormon. Barrack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Brad Pitt, Drew Barrymore, Oprah... all are going to hell.
Get off you high horse, try and pull your ego out of you butt and get over it.
Oh my god. Her response was amazing! I don't think I have ever seen someone quite this insecure. She's pulling out all the stops, firing off a chain of SAT vocabulary words in a row, desperately trying to convince everyone that she is (in her words) "brilliant."
I never expected that she would reward everyone's hard work posting here with such a display. Maybe she doesn't know how the internet works?
Anyway, I need to get back to my provincial cretin life of attending an ivy league law school. If only I had decided to give my life meaning by blogging about celebrities...
Excellent article, Sue. You hit the nail on this one. Don't listen to all the South Park fans. They are as moronic as the show's producers.
South Park has no right to make fun of Michael Jackson. They are insensitive just like they were during the rape episode.
Cuz all the world needs right now is another lawyer suing McDonald's for not pudding a "hot" label on their coffee!
At least Sue Bergerstein knows her SAT vocabulary and how to correctly analyze a garbage show like South Park!
South Park jumped the shark a LONG time ago. This article is 100 percent correct.
No, South Park didn't jump the shark. This article was written by someone who seems to have never watched the show, and certainly not the episode she 'reviews' Perhaps she should stick to reviewing what celebs wore which dresses, but an analysis of other people's writing, when she can't spell or employ correct grammar is a joke.
I'm an aspiring writer at USC and I must say that some of South Park's episodes are damned brilliant. This episode wasn't their magnum opus but it was definitely a brilliant satire on America's obsession with a bunch of boring snobs (celebrities). Is Billy Mays really someone who we should care about? And is some has-been celebrity dying of anal cancer really more important than the economic crisis or, an even better question, is it worth getting hysterical over? No! Who gives a crap about Michael Jackson or Farrah Faucett (Spelling?). I know I don't; and no other intelligent person should care either. Worry more about you're own family's health instead of some moron celebrity whose life revolves around menial activities like which makeup to wear and which dress/designer to choose for the Oscars.
Hey "really?!" I don't mean any disrespect, I know you're a translated writer... But writers don't HAVE to know spelling and grammar. There's computer programs for spelling, and there are English majors for-hire when it comes to grammar corrections (Some of the best, most famous authors in the world didn't study English or Literature in college, you know). My uncle was a "well selling" writer (died of liver failure; who would have guessed), but yah, he was never able to help me with my grammar when I was younger! He used to say "Leave grammar to the ones who have the time to learn it." LOL! I don't know. I'm not a writer or anything; but that's just my uneducated opinion about that.
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