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  • 10-29-2006, 03:36 PM
    steveo
    why?
    http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/1....html?eref=aol

    Ive always loved south park but this has really pissed me off and has spoilt it for me now. i dont feel like enjoying as much anymore
    what do everyone else think about this?
  • 10-29-2006, 03:50 PM
    Vomitore
    Re: why?
    I really think they are gonna get some major s*** for this one. I can't say I've never been one to go this far, but I'm sorta curious what the episode revolves around. Still, to make fun of someone like Steve who did a lot of good then most who claim to be doing good themselves, is a touchy situation. Coming from me, someone who takes the worst situtations that one can think of, and trying to make people laugh is sort of a way to say hey, even death can be humorous in its own way. Come on? Haven't well all done some sort of impression of Steve for our friends? Such as "Crickey! I'm being eaten by a croc AND mating worth it! Isn't this a gorgeous sight huh mate?!" I've done the impressions, and I'm no better making fun of Steves death in that way, then the South Park creators, Trey and Matt. Obviously, from my past experiences, I've really pissed some people off. And have been physically threatened over comments I've said. But hey, you take the good with the bad.


    I think Steve is, and will always be remembered as an amazing person who has done more in this life then others. He taught the world how to respect and learn about animals. He also showed us that most people who are looked upon like he was like an immortal that no matter what, it's ok to cry and show emotions and being a caring human being.
  • 10-29-2006, 03:52 PM
    mr~python
    Re: why?
    yeah, that is messed up but you have to remember *playing devils advocate* what pisses you off might make someone else (maybe the people that didnt like Steve) laugh. i know one of the reasons i like Southpark is because it makes fun of things, espescially politics and celebrities, but i think this Steve Irwin thing is going overboard and is not cool.
  • 10-29-2006, 04:00 PM
    daniel1983
    Re: why?
    Without seeing the episode.....I have no basis to form an opinion.

    The problem with all the controversy with the show is that some people see a little clip and do not understand the underlying issues that it is mocking. I definately would like to see the episode before condeming it ;)
  • 10-29-2006, 04:12 PM
    steveo
    Re: why?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by daniel1983
    Without seeing the episode.....I have no basis to form an opinion.

    The problem with all the controversy with the show is that some people see a little clip and do not understand the underlying issues that it is mocking. I definately would like to see the episode before condeming it ;)

    you gotta point there ,
    i just think this subject is way to sensitive to be made a mockery of (which i hope they are NOT doing ) but like you said without seeing the episode i shouldnt be condeming it , its just when i saw that pic on the link i posted , it got to me and i felt i had to mention it
  • 10-29-2006, 04:13 PM
    mousch
    Re: why?
    South Park makes fun of everything, pretty much every episode. The circumstances of his death are pretty rare and completely unexpected, so it's not terribly unusual that south park would tease about it.

    I don't like the show anymore, and I used to watch it but stopped awhile ago. This isn't that unusual from what I know of south park. Plus they aren't the first on this bandwagon by any means:

    http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8...velargevg9.gif

    This is hard for some of us because Steve Irwin was important to a lot of people here- but what if this was a broadway board? How would they feel about them nailing Barbara Streisand, or anything similar?
    Most people will just find the episode funny and "edgy". It doesn't terribly bother me, because his death getting coverage in so many places means that his life mattered and people know who he was.
  • 10-29-2006, 04:24 PM
    Entropy
    Re: why?
    South Park doesn't spare anyone. It's not suprising.
  • 10-29-2006, 04:24 PM
    steveo
    Re: why?
    I just think its too soon to be even thinking of taking the piss out of this ,
    even if it was about somebody else who has died id still think it was wrong , personally i think comedy central shouldnt air this episode yet, steve irwins family are still greiving and this shows no respect what so ever.
    They cant compare the subject matter in this episode as just in bad taste as they have about george clooneys speech or tom cruse scientology (sp) beliefs theres no comparison at all
  • 10-29-2006, 04:42 PM
    SarahMB
    Re: why?
    I saw the episode, i didn't find it offensive. Sure it was in poor taste, but um...hello, it's South Park. If you never want to be offended, man, stay away from the TV.
  • 10-29-2006, 04:43 PM
    mousch
    Re: why?
    Pretty much, Sarah. South Park left taste behind LONG ago.
    Most people are "over" his death, so this episode to them is an "oh yeah haha he died in a weird way!" type of thing.
  • 10-29-2006, 04:53 PM
    SarahMB
    Re: why?
    Well, they were also making fun of themselves for being tasteless.
  • 10-29-2006, 05:13 PM
    steveo
    Re: why?
    Thing is its barely been over month since steve died and they are taking the piss already.
    I cant see whats funny about it myself , i have been a southpark fan since it first came on our screens and know what there like , but this is going abit too far too soon , they should of left it alone at least a year or so first imo
  • 10-29-2006, 05:19 PM
    SarahMB
    Re: why?
    I don't disagree with you about it being too soon for those who cared about Steve. But SP is known for jumping on current events, not waiting, even out of respect.
  • 10-29-2006, 06:05 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: why?
    and... when we think about all the good princess diana did... shouldn't we all be offended about her being in the episode too?

    i haven't seen it, so i won't judge it. my son loves the show so i'll ask him about the episode... in the meantime, perhaps sarah can let us all know what the show was about? in 5 short paragraphs or more LOL
  • 10-29-2006, 06:10 PM
    steveo
    Re: why?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SarahMB
    I don't disagree with you about it being too soon for those who cared about Steve. But SP is known for jumping on current events, not waiting, even out of respect.


    yeah , it was to be expected really. it just got to me when i first read about and wound me up
  • 10-29-2006, 06:26 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: why?
  • 10-29-2006, 06:28 PM
    ddbjdealer
    Re: why?
    I saw the episode, and found it to be in excellent taste. They didn't "mock" him, per say.... it was more of a respect thing, in my opinion..

    But that's just me... and I have a warped sense of humor. :devil:
  • 10-29-2006, 06:30 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: why?
    this isn't offensive at all... they tell satan that someone has shown up at the party dressed as steve irwin... satan goes over and says to steve "hey dude, this is wrong... you can't come dressed like stever irwin, it's only been a few weeks since he died... this is wrong" and steve says, "but it's me, i'm steve irwin" and satan says, "oh, well then, you aren't in costume, you have to go" and they remove steve from the party.

    that's the entire piece (in part three)
  • 10-29-2006, 06:34 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: why?
    actually the episode is pretty funny... ted bundy, jeffery dalmer and another serial killer are the three stooges...

    and satan learns that he should be nice and care about his friends...
  • 10-29-2006, 06:46 PM
    SarahMB
    Re: why?
    Oops, sorry, got busy with laundry and didn't see you ask for a summary until now, which is of course, too late. :P

    I also thought it was funny, but it ruined my outfit idea for the upcoming Fetish Ball. Now the whole schoolgirl thing is just going to be way overdone. :grabbed:
  • 10-29-2006, 06:50 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: why?
    hahahahaha well ya, now that satan's done it :8:
  • 10-29-2006, 06:51 PM
    lillyorchid
    Re: why?
    Yeah it's South Park.... everyone who has evr been in the media, somehow ends up being in that show. Also I've watched it and I can't really say that they really made fun of him.
  • 10-29-2006, 06:54 PM
    SarahMB
    Re: why?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by recycling goddess
    hahahahaha well ya, now that satan's done it :8:


    Haha, I didn't think about how funny that really is until now. :rofl:
  • 10-30-2006, 05:33 PM
    steveo
    Re: why?
    well as usaul typical me thunders into all the controvesy (sp) and gets it all wrong , instead of actually watching it :colbert:
    i just finished watching it and it was all in good taste imo and as funny as ever :D the three murders take on the marks bros were :rolleye2: :clap::rofl:
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