The 1999 movie "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" has been aired on the "basic" cable network Comedy Central, bringing what one critic describes as "the most vile movie in history" to America's families for Thanksgiving weekend.

Coming on the heels of the Federal Communication Commission's recent ruling that U2 singer Bono's utterance of the F-word on broadcast television did not violate the agency's standards, the airing of the film, which is based on the network's "South Park" television series, was enthusiastically promoted on Comedy Central's website:

"The greatest movie of all time comes back to Comedy Central – and it's kick-a--! Uncensored and over-the-top – don't miss it!"

A representative of the FCC mentioned the Bono ruling in an interview with WorldNetDaily. Margo Davenport, a senior legal adviser for the agency, explained the difference between rules governing broadcast television and those for cable channels. While most viewers expect profanity on premium pay channels, such as Showtime and HBO, the FCC also has a hands-off policy with other "basic" cable stations, Comedy Central being one.

"The distinction is between broadcast stations and non-broadcast stations," Davenport said.

She recalled an incident a year ago when the comedy network aired an episode of "South Park" that featured a counter on the bottom of the screen that kept track of the number of times a specific profanity was uttered.

Davenport noted viewers can always get a TV with a V-chip or block specific channels to avoid vulgar cable programming.

Although the FCC used to get regular complaints about Comedy Central, according to Davenport, that's not the case now.

Ironically, the "South Park" movie features one scene where the character Dr. Vosknocker demonstrates a "V-chip" that has been installed in Cartman to get him to stop swearing:

Dr. Vosknocker: [to audience] Notice that nothing happens. [to Cartman] Now, say "Montana."

Cartman: Horse fu– [gets shocked by the V-chip] That hurts, g-- d--- it! [gets shocked again]

During the scene, which, like the entire film, is animated, placards with the vulgar words are held up for the viewers to see.

Christian film reviewer Ted Baehr calls the film "the most vile movie in history." His review of the film points out the extreme number of profanities included in the dialogue, saying it is "anti-Christian, anti-God, anti-morality, intentionally immoral, with the most vile content in the history of mainstream moviemaking; 340 counted obscenities (there may be more that are muddled), 14 profanities and many disgusting bodily functions. …"

Baehr says "mocking bigotry" is the hallmark of the film: "Canadians are vilified; Jews are belittled; God is also mocked and called a wimp, a faggot and worse; and, to top it off, African-Americans are called darkies and are used by the U.S. Army to shield the white troops, accompanied by dialogue telling everyone that this horrendous act is the Army's intent."

Concluded Baehr, "The future of our society looks very dim after thinking what those children [who see the film] will do and how they will behave after this powerful entertainment virus corrupts their hearts and minds."

As WorldNetDaily reported, the creators of the "South Park" series are the same people who developed a new show that was to debut in 2001 entitled, "That's My Bush," which would have included President George W. Bush's twin daughters Barbara and Jenna, being portrayed as a pair of "very hot and sexy" incestuous lesbians.

Though last weekend's airing of the "South Park" movie occurred late in the evening, the show itself is played at various times throughout the world.

"What's funny is where I am from [Quebec, Canada], 'South Park' has been translated into French and is on TV at 4 p.m. when kids get home from school," an Internet developer told WorldNetDaily. "My nephews were watching it."

Comedy Central representatives failed to respond to several requests for comment.

SOUTH PARK RIDICULES THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)

'MPAC regrets having to have this offensive picture on site, however it portrays the audacity of the South Park producers, the Prophet (pbuh) is illustrated on the right. '

MPAC receives an outraged e-mail from a Muslim who switched on Channel 4 only to find themselves watching a cartoon featuring the prophets Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them) portrayed as ridiculous super-heroes struggling to defeat David Blaine! It's not funny and it's not clever! Make your feelings clear to Channel 4.

The story of the cartoon focused around David Blane, his magical powers and how his cult was going to rule the world. This being the case, some of the characters decided to contact someone who was supposed to be Jesus [Hazrat Isa, As-salaam]. This 'Jesus' decided that the job of outwitting and defeating David Blaine was too much for him alone, so he contacted other religious figures to unite behind him, such as Buddha, the Prophet Moses (as) and the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Muhammad (pbuh) was drawn in cartoon form, with a face and speaking role. He carried a rifle and amongst other things was made to fly around shooting fire from his fingers at a statue brought to life. [South Park, 'Super Best Friends' (The David Blaine Special), aired on Channel 4, 10/10/03 at 23.40pm]

Is a tiny bit of respect really too much to ask? Will the kuffar soon be using the name of the last prophet (pbuh) as a swear word, in the same way that they already abuse the name of Jesus (as)? Will we stand by silently?

Please e-mail Channel 4, describing your feelings and making the following points:

The episode of South Park entitled 'Super Best Friends' was deeply hurtful to Muslims. (broadcast on Channel 4, 10/10/03 at 23.40pm)
Yes, we are aware that 'South Park' is intended to be offensive and is certainly not pretending to be a factual representation. But this programme was deliberately offensive to all Muslims by subjecting no less than three of their most respected prophets to ridicule [Moses (as), Jesus (as) and Muhammad (pbuh)].
To Muslims it is very important never to make any pictorial representations of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It is therefore very upsetting for Muslim viewers that in this programme Muhammad (pbuh) was drawn in cartoon form, with a face and speaking role.
The cartoon portrayed Muhammad in a ridiculous and offensive manner. He carried a rifle and amongst other things was made to fly around shooting fire from his fingers at a statue brought to life. To ridicule the prophet Muhammad is infinitely more hurtful to a Muslim than any insult that could be directed against them personally - The Qur'an says "the prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves" (33.6).
Channel 4 should have been aware of the hurt this would cause to Muslim viewers. This programme demonstrates a complete lack of respect on the part of Channel 4 and the programme's makers. Channel 4 consciously chose to trample on the feelings of Muslims in the name of entertainment. Is this how much they respect their Muslim viewers?
There is no excuse for this, and those responsible should not hide behind anti-censorship arguments - Muslims have no objection to people expressing disagreement with the teachings of the prophets. But to ridicule these deeply loved figures is totally gratuitous.
Channel 4 should apologise for the offence caused to its Muslim viewers and should review its policies to ensure that in future it shows greater sensitivity and respect.

Artist: Lyrics
Song: Blame Canada Lyrics

Sheila(Kyle's mom):Times have changed,
our kids are getting worse
They won't obey their parents they just wan't to fart and curse

Mrs. Marsh: Should we blame the government? Ms. Cartman: Or blame society?

Boys fathers: Or should
we blame the images on TV?

Sheila(Kyle's mom):
No,blame Canada, blame Canada
full of lies, blame Canada, blame Canada,
we need to form a full assault its canadas fault

Mrs. Marsh:Don't blame me for my son Stan he saw the darn cartoon and now hes of to join the klan

Ms. Cartman: And my boy Eric once had my picture on his shelf but now when I see him he tells me to f@ck myself

Shelia: Well? Blame Canada, blame Canada, it seems that
everythings gone wrong since Canada came along, blame
Canada, blame Canada
Copy shop attendent:They're not even a real country
anyway

Mrs. McCormic!
k:
My son could have been a doctor or a lawyer rich and true
instead he burned up like a piggy on a barbeque
Crowd: Should we blame the matches? Should we blame the fire?
Or the doctors who allowed
him to expire

Sheila: Heck no, blame Canada, blame Canada, with all their hockey hollabaloo

Ms. Cartman: And that bitch Ann Murray too Everyone: Blame Canada, shame on Canada, for the smut we must stuff the trash we must stash the laughter and f*ck must all be undone we must blame them the cause of fuss before somebody thinks of blaming us

I heard there is no Christmas,
In the silly Middle East.
No Trees, no Snow, no Santa Claus,
They have Different Religious beliefs.
They Believe in Muhammad,
And not in our Holiday.
And so every December,
I go to the Middle East and say.

Hey there Mr Muslim, Merry <bleep> Christmas
Put down that book 'The Koran'
and hear some holiday wishes
Incase you haven't noticed,
it's Jesus's Birthday
So get off you heathen Muslim Ass
And <bleep> celebrate.

There is no holiday season in India I've heard.
They don't hang up their stockings,
and that is just absurd.
They've never read a Christmas Story,
They don't know what Rudolph is about..
And that's why in December,
I'll go to India and shout..

Hey there Mr Hinduist, Merry <bleep> Christmas
Drink eggnog, and eat some Beef
and pass it to the Missus
In case you haven't noticed,
It's Jesus's Birthday
So get off your heathen Hindu ass,
And <bleep> celebrate.

Now I heard that in Japan,
Everyone just lives in sin.
They pray to several gods,
And put needles in their skin.
On December twenty-fifth,
all they do is eat a cake.
and that is why I'll go to Japan,
and walk around and say..

Hey there Mr Shintoist, Merry <bleep> Christmas
God is gonna kick your ass you infidelic pagan scum.
Incase you haven't noticed,
There's festive things to do
So lets all rejoice for Jesus
and Merry <bleep> Christmas to you.

On Christmas Day, I travel round the world and say..
Taoists, Krishnas, Buddhists
and all you atheists too.
Merry <bleep> Christmas to you.

Thank you, Mr. Hat.

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SOUTH PARK RIDICULES THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)

Blame Canada!!

Profanity is the feeble mindeds' way of expressing themselves with force.