Isaac Hayes Hangs Up His "Chef" Hat; Leaves South Park Behind

I think Stone and Parker can run with this.

They should write in something where Chef's voice changes for no reason and now he's played by a white woman. Or have his voice change every episode.

The possibilities are endless. South Park usually thrives on changes like this.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Tails' Plushie

Oh you seriously have no idea how laid back I usually am.
Almost nothing phases me.

Nonetheless, saying "oh its a cartoon on late-night television" doesn't give an adequate excuse it.
Their satire has become nothing but grotesque situations devised for it's shock value, which then gains a cult following because it is "ZOMG REBELLIOUS!!!"

Hmm. You're both right and wrong.

I do agree that saying "oh its just a cartoon" is very wrong.
I don't agree that their satire is only shock-based.

South Park has lampooned many targets that other shows wouldn't touch with a stick. I know sometimes episodes are only based on dick and fart jokes, but there are many occasions where a legitimate political standpoint was established. They tend to only go after hypocrites.

The South Park movie receiving rave reviews from top critics should be testament to the creators' ability to make more than just immature poo humor.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by J-Man

All Chef really did was make jokes about how he has sex all the time and that one episode where he made those "salty chocolate balls." South Park can easily do without.

Not really. That's like saying all Cartman did was eat Cheesy Poofs and say "respect mah athoritah."

Chef was usually the strong male moral guide and protector to the kids. Often when the white population of South Park got caught up in an issue, Chef would cut to the chase and call them out on it.

That being said, he isn't really necessary. Sometimes the kids figure out the problem on their own, sometimes the kids' dads or teachers do.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Lord Jaroh

He probably got pressured from the bigwigs in the Scientology to quit over this, is my guess. They don't take lightly to anyone mocking their "religion", and make it a point to lambaste those who do.

I agree. I'm assuming they were blackmailing him into leaving the show or being screwed over by the cult.

At least it isn't a messy departure from the show.

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