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Soul singer Isaac Hayes quits 'South Park'
CNN Online ^ | 3/13/06 | staff

Posted on 03/14/2006 1:40:39 AM PST by highlander_UW

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Soul singer Isaac Hayes said Monday he was quitting his job as the voice of the lusty character "Chef" on the satiric cable TV cartoon "South Park," citing the show's "inappropriate ridicule" of religion.

But series co-creator Matt Stone said the veteran recording artist was upset the show had recently lampooned the Church of Scientology, of which Hayes is an outspoken follower.

"In ten years and over 150 episodes of 'South Park,' Isaac never had a problem with the show making fun of Christians, Muslim, Mormons or Jews," Stone said in a statement issued by the Comedy Central network.

"He got a sudden case of religious sensitivity when it was his religion featured on the show."

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: chefssacredcow; entertainment; hayes; hypocrite; isaac; isaachayes; park; scientology; sountpark; south; southpark
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"He got a sudden case of religious sensitivity when it was his religion featured on the show."

Another Hollywood hypocrite uncovered.

1 posted on 03/14/2006 1:40:41 AM PST by highlander_UW
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To: highlander_UW

Gandy turns out to be a real disappointment.
Shame.

But man, it sure will be fun to see how the show disposes of Chef!
(grinning broadly and ringing hands in anticipation)


2 posted on 03/14/2006 1:45:16 AM PST by Lancey Howard
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But man, it sure will be fun to see how the show disposes of Chef! (grinning broadly and ringing hands in anticipation)

Maybe Chef will join a humorless cult.

3 posted on 03/14/2006 1:46:51 AM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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Previous thread:
'Chef' wants out of 'South Park' contract
4 posted on 03/14/2006 1:47:49 AM PST by CounterCounterCulture (RINOs: The OTHER white meat)
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To: highlander_UW
"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs ... begins," Hayes said.


5 posted on 03/14/2006 1:48:19 AM PST by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle ("It'sTime for Republicans to Start Toeing the Conservative Line, NOT the Other Way Around!")
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To: CounterCounterCulture
Ah...and I even did a search...on "hayes" and another on "Isaac" and another on "soul" since that was the first word in the CNN article. Not a dup, but does look at have been covered, lol...thanks.
6 posted on 03/14/2006 1:51:44 AM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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To: highlander_UW

I figure he will go the way of Scott Tenorman.


7 posted on 03/14/2006 1:53:37 AM PST by Lancey Howard
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To: highlander_UW

Isaac Hayes is a washed up nothing...now he's a hypocrite too. Neither my wife, nor I, have ever watched South Park...truly a show for idiots and dolts.


8 posted on 03/14/2006 1:54:44 AM PST by Luker
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To: Luker
Isaac Hayes is a washed up nothing...now he's a hypocrite too. Neither my wife, nor I, have ever watched South Park...truly a show for idiots and dolts.

I don't normally watch it...lots of offensive material in there, but I have seen a few episodes and they are often very funny (but still offensive). My problem with Hayes is just that he's a hypocrite...it's ok to bash every other religion except his apparently. BTW, one of the few I did see was the Scientology episode, and it was very funny.

9 posted on 03/14/2006 1:57:10 AM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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To: Luker

never watched it you say...but you feel safe and assured only dolts and idiots watch it....hmmm.


10 posted on 03/14/2006 2:06:32 AM PST by teldon30 (Far right, elitist, sexist, cynical religious bigot and looter)
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To: Luker
I am beginning to believe that everyone from Tenn. is crazy except me, and I am just a transplant. haha
11 posted on 03/14/2006 2:14:51 AM PST by Coldwater Creek ("Over there, over there, We won't be back 'til it's over Over there.")
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To: highlander_UW

Scientologists are soooooo sensitive. And they take themselves so very seriously.


12 posted on 03/14/2006 2:28:00 AM PST by Allegra (Please pray for peace in Iraq.)
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To: teldon30

No 'need' to watch it - I can read a 2 sentence review about a show for simpletons and not waste my precious time actually having to 'watch' it - what is so hard to understand about a program that showcases killing, nudity...is gross and lewd...classless and sophomoric. Don't get defensive here - I know the show is huge - not however with me and my family - we choose not to view this kind of garbage.


13 posted on 03/14/2006 2:31:23 AM PST by Luker
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To: highlander_UW

South Park is an equal opportunity offender. Most of the time I find it funny. As for Isaac Hayes, I can't help it if Scientology is freaky. It was just waiting to be parodied, South Park obliged (it was hilarious!!).


14 posted on 03/14/2006 2:37:08 AM PST by kb2614 (Hell hath no fury than a bureaucrat scorned.)
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To: highlander_UW

Yeah, but do they ever make fun of Moose Limbs?


15 posted on 03/14/2006 2:38:34 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (NYT Headline: 'Protocols of the Learned Elders of CBS: Fake But Accurate, Experts Say.')
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

dirka dirka dirka

fatwa fatwa fatwa


16 posted on 03/14/2006 2:44:14 AM PST by Stopislamnow (Muslims are heading full speed down the road to annihilation...thier own.)
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To: highlander_UW

"Tom Cruise is my god! They can't make fun of Tom Cruise! Ji-Hubbard!"

17 posted on 03/14/2006 2:44:56 AM PST by WestVirginiaRebel (A fool and his money are soon parted. Democrats love fools.)
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To: highlander_UW

Isaac Hayes is a Sciencefictiontologist? Say it ain't so!


18 posted on 03/14/2006 2:48:02 AM PST by GodBlessRonaldReagan (Count Petofi will not be denied!)
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To: Luker

I never take it personal when someone calls me a dolt, simpleton and idiot because i have a different sense of humor....let me throw in a little more, i guess i'm a pervert because i laugh at nude paper cutouts, i enjoy shows that showcase killings ....oh geez...let me just stop here...SP has already done a load of shows on pious asshats like yourself. Strange to see someone come on FR and see a thread about a show they never watched or have any intention of watching ...click on the thread and quickly insult every person that watches it and then declares out right how utter righteous they are and how their family doesn't watch this garbage....isn't that special (best churchlady voice)
I knew Old Cracker hadn't left FR!!! Glad to have you back!!!!! Thank God for Remotes...........


19 posted on 03/14/2006 2:48:44 AM PST by teldon30 (Far right, elitist, sexist, cynical religious bigot and looter)
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To: highlander_UW

oh, NO!


20 posted on 03/14/2006 2:48:55 AM PST by King Prout (DOWN with the class-enemies at Google! LONG LIVE THE PEOPLE'S CUBE!)
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