Isaac Hayes to leave South Park

[Kimp the Shrimp]

ISAAC HAYES REQUESTS RELEASE FROM "SOUTH PARK"


Isaac Hayes

Legendary soul man Isaac Hayes has officially requested a release from his contract with the "South Park" television show, and the Comedy Central cable station. Mr. Hayes has been a cast member of "South Park" since 1997 as the voice of "CHEF."

Mr. Hayes has decided to part ways with "South Park" because of recent episodes and press that have embarked upon what he feels are inappropriate ridicule of religious communities. While fully acknowledging "South Park's" right to freedom of speech, Mr. Hayes is disappointed with what he perceives as a growing insensitivity towards personal spiritual beliefs, not only with "South Park" episodes but also the recent Danish cartoon controversy.

"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." Mr. Hayes adds, "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."

 

[EasyBeinGreen]

Isaac Hayes is leaving the show now after HIS beliefs (scientology) were parodied. You'll notice that Mr. Hayes had no problem being a part of the show for the previous 9 years in which Judaism, Christianity and other various religions have been poked fun at. Could it be that Isaac is willing to step on the toes of others but not willing to have his own stepped upon?

 

[TheJimHensonHour]

Isaac Hayes is leaving the show now after HIS beliefs (scientology) were parodied. You'll notice that Mr. Hayes had no problem being a part of the show for the previous 9 years in which Judaism, Christianity and other various religions have been poked fun at. Could it be that Isaac is willing to step on the toes of others but not willing to have his own stepped upon?

seems about right...and we call that what kids? a Hypocrit! yay!

 

[Timotheus]

I think there's a psychological term for that, but I'm too lazy to look for it (plus anything bad that you say about that show is like shooting ducks in a barrel anyway...)

 

[melissa@muppet]

OH WELL