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'South Park' Has Heart
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| September 26, 2006
| Frazier Moore
Posted on 09/26/2006 9:45:53 AM PDT by EveningStar
"We try to never be cynical," Matt says. "I think we're really optimistic, happy people, and we want the show to have an optimistic message."
"It's not like we have a formula," says Trey, "but I think one of the reasons this show has survived is that it has a big heart at its center. Other cartoon shows have people crap on each other and make racist jokes. But I don't think people tune in for that. I just don't think a show lasts for 10 years without a heart."
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To: EveningStar; HairOfTheDog
"You can take any issue, no matter what side you're on, and make fun of the far extremes," says Matt. "So much of 'South Park' is a group on this side and a group on that side, all screaming at each other. And the boys in the middle are going, `What are you all doing this for?'"That's what I love most about SP... they make fun of the nutcases on both sides.
Great article, thanks for posting.
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posted on
09/26/2006 9:52:15 AM PDT
by
ecurbh
(Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
To: .cnI redruM; 537cant be wrong; 68 grunt; A. Patriot; A_Conservative_Chinese; ...
To: EveningStar
South Park is my guilty pleasure.
I would like for them to use less swearing, but aside from that, they skewer so many things that need it.
To: EveningStar
That's the first time I have seen them with short hair.
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posted on
09/26/2006 9:59:36 AM PDT
by
GraniteStateConservative
(...He had committed no crime against America so I did not bring him here...-- Worst.President.Ever.)
To: EveningStar
Other cartoon shows have people crap on each other and make racist jokes. Well, they do make racial based jokes, but its always with the intention of making the joker look like the stupid one.
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posted on
09/26/2006 10:08:45 AM PDT
by
The Blitherer
(You were given the choice between war & dishonor. You chose dishonor & you will have war. -Churchill)
To: EveningStar
Question ES who would South Park goof on this year they probably have plenty of material of crazy stuff happening this summer you know Mel DUI arrest Star Jones getting fired at the View
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posted on
09/26/2006 10:38:17 AM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(I'd rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy)
To: EveningStar
I just watched the "Scott Tenorman must die" episode again.
I think that one may have been lacked even a scintilla of heart or sweetness. Probably why it's my favorite.
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posted on
09/26/2006 10:45:17 AM PDT
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
To: ConservativeMind
Actually I find that the "South Park kids'" swearing is about 50% of what's funny about the show. Amazingly, it has NEVER gotten old to me. Hearing Cartman yell out *SOB* in that inimitable voice with the angst in it makes me *LOL* every time...
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posted on
09/26/2006 10:46:47 AM PDT
by
Al Simmons
(Hillary Clinton is Stalin in a Dress)
To: SevenofNine; All
and many more stuff to tease..
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posted on
09/26/2006 10:48:10 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: KevinDavis
I wonder who they goof on this season
I thinking so much this upcoming year they going miss alot LOL!
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posted on
09/26/2006 10:49:56 AM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(I'd rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy)
To: SevenofNine; All
Who knows.... There is more than enough material to keep South Park on forever...
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posted on
09/26/2006 10:51:53 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: EveningStar
"Other cartoon shows have people crap on each other and make racist jokes"
LOL snort
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posted on
09/26/2006 11:03:56 AM PDT
by
Mercat
(Show me what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman.)
To: EveningStar
Watched a rerun last night, OMG Tom Cruse come out of the closet!!!!
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posted on
09/26/2006 11:12:35 AM PDT
by
#1CTYankee
(That's right, I have no proof. So what of it??)
To: KevinDavis
That so true
What I did read recently Matt and Trey score big deal with Comedy central for many more years that what I hear
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posted on
09/26/2006 11:55:23 AM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(I'd rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy)
To: SevenofNine; All
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posted on
09/26/2006 12:01:54 PM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: Mercat
"Other cartoon shows have people crap on each other..." 
You mean like this?
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posted on
09/26/2006 12:03:54 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: #1CTYankee
I just saw the Gingerkids episode...by far the funniest episode I think I've ever seen! "Gingerkids have no souls..."
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posted on
09/26/2006 1:13:11 PM PDT
by
Andonius_99
(They [liberals] aren't humans, but rather a species of hairless retarded ape.)
To: EveningStar
That photo.
Really, now. They're dressed for a cruise on Big Gay Al's yacht. White on white on white, and those pirate cuffs? Jeez Louise, I love South Park, but the inescapable impression is: these guys must buy vaseline by the gallon.
To: SevenofNine
probably have plenty of material of crazy stuff happening this summer Lets' see
Bill clinton explodes
The Pope speaks on Islam
Chavez and Prez Tom (and the libs love affair with them)
And there are many more . . .
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posted on
09/26/2006 2:57:27 PM PDT
by
feedback doctor
(Lindsay Graham, the conscience of al-Qaeda.)
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