South Park Gets “Shaft”-ed
First of all, who knew that Isaac Hayes was a Scientologist? Second of all, how on earth does Hayes decide that NOW is the time to bail out on the show, giving up his role as the wise, soulful Chef? After how many years of no-sacred-cows, no-holds-barred, potty-mouthed humor? Hm…I guess that poking fun at every other religion, ethnicity, country, and sexual orientation is just fine, but once his own religion got the South Park treatment, well…that was the last straw. Much more discussion over at MeFi. (via Tammy)
UPDATE, March 21: looks like it may not be accurate — apparently Isaac Hayes suffered a stroke back in January, and it appears that someone (Scientology rep?) might have announced that Hayes was leaving South Park WITHOUT Hayes’ permission.
Amazing. That’s going to be weird to not hear his voice as Chef.
I wonder if they will just write chef out or replace him. Bummer.
*hums* “Chocolate salty balls”
wait that sounds bad….nevermind
How will they handle it?
“Oh my God, they killed Chef!”
Gr. Appearantly, Isaac has a heart as thin as paper tissue. It’s okay for him to insul other people but nooo… how dare they insult him!?! Boo.
Gee, I didn’t think it was possible for a black man to be a bigot…at least that’s what the blacks I know tell me…
*snort* If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that anyone can be a bigot. I’d love for the SP crew to mock Chef, or maybe Shaft, in future eppies.
I suspect they will be more direct, and just mock Isaac Hayes directly. What really surprises me is the amount of time that passed before Isaac decided he was offended. Hasn’t it been several months since the Scientology episode aired?
Beast…you never saw George Jefferson?
I don’t think Hayes is a bigot, just a hypocrite after cashing in all those checks after ten years. And, if he isn’t a hypocrite, then maybe the chruch itself kinda gave Isaac the strong arm to leave. WHo knows?
As for us Blacks being bigoted, yeah you got George. WEll, me too…I hate the Swiss. For no reason, of course. I just wanna be a hater.
You hate the Swiss? That’s like hating Canadians. As for me, I hate Swiss cheese.
Do not speak of the Canadians in my presence.
No problem, eh!