A South Park Republican defends the show

The American Thinker ^ | Jan. 11, 2005 | Thomas Lifson

[Kitten Festival]

I am grateful to Andrew Sullivan for calling to my attention a blog entry in defense of South Park, from a site titled "Sorry Baby, But Nobody Rules The Tom Monster." Blogger Tom Meyer rebuts Brent Bozzell (whom I generally admire) for his somewhat unfair attack on South Park.

I stipulate that SP is crude and vulgar, as would anyone anchored in reality. But SP also stands up for some very positive values, in a way that is both attractive and accessible to people in college, or a few years after it or before it. The phrase "South Park Republicans" has already come into wide usage, and it reflects an exceedingly important youth trend that we need to reinforce: conservatism is hip because it doesn't tolerate BS.

[HairOfTheDog]

Can't fault really good picturesque speech ;~D

[Bogey78O]

The best par was the NAMBLA member cites the very exact same thing that liberals cite for all of their beliefs. Odd how when they want they'll dig up Washington... then burn him in effigy when it suits them.

[dts32041]

NAMBLA The National Association Marlon Brando Lovers, America?

[Vigilantcitizen]

The specific SP episode in question was a hilarious, over the top attack on Paris Hilton. Ultimately, the episode was a plea for sexual modesty. But it made its argument in terms which would definitely not pass muster at most church youth groups: exaggeration, ridicule, and sheer gross imagery. As such, it is far likelier to reach those most "at risk" of becoming sluts, whores, or whatever terminology you prefer,such as the more politically correct term "girls with low self-esteem." And the character making the most eloquent plea was a gay bondage freak named "Mr. Slave" (who, incidentally, often says very sensible things, as do a number of other gay characters, like "Big gay Al").

Exactly.

[StoneColdGOP]

You owe me a new monitor.

[Bogey78O]

Look-Alikes.

[Texas Chrystal]

Ehhhhh....Don't "dis" on the OC....he's like Stan's granddad....you gotta love him.

[dfwgator]

That and the overwhelmingly funny and incredibly genius NAMBLA episode

You mean the one about the National Association of Marlon Brando Look Alikes?

[Texas Chrystal]

I don't know Morse Code, so what does your tagline say?

[Bogey78O]

He IS Stan's Grandpa.

Now be a good little grandson Billy.

[MarkL]

I could be a charter member of NAMBLA - National Association of Marlon Brando Look Alikes!

Mark

[ecurbh]

I don't know Morse Code, so what does your tagline say?

"I love HairOfTheDog"

I met her here on FR and we got married last summer.

[dfwgator]

I still love the Underpants Gnomes episode with their business plan:

Step 1: Collect underpants
Step 2:
Step 3: Profit!


Vote yes on Prop 10, or else...You hate children. You
don’t hate children, do you?

[ecurbh]

"Kill me, Billy!"

[MarkL]

Uh, Bozo, that would be Mr. Slave.

And he did it to prove a point! That he was a bigger "stupid whore" than Paris Hilton. And when he won the "South Park Whore-Off," he made the point that it's not good to be a stupid whore! And that kids shouldn't want to be stupid whores. See, it's a morality play with a good message!

Mark

Plus, the brought back memories of "Lemiwinks!"

[HairOfTheDog]

I like that one too because my favorite character is Tweek!

[dts32041]

Thank you I couldn't remember.

[HairOfTheDog]

Plus, the brought back memories of "Lemiwinks!"

Not that there's anything right about that ;~D

[rwfromkansas]

I thought the school news episode this season was hilarous.

[HairOfTheDog]