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Isaac Hayes Hangs Up His "Chef" Hat; Leaves South Park Behind
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Old Mar 21, 2006, 12:17 PM Local time: Mar 21, 2006, 11:17 AM #51 of 63
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Now Fox News is saying the Issac Hayes didnt quit....that someone quit for him.
http://www.foxnews.com/printer_frien...188463,00.html
Nothing related to Scientology is ever simple. I question whether they'll even let Hayes speak on his own behalf. Unless you're good and crazy like Tom Cruise, they keep their minions on a short leash.

I figured South Park would jump all over this debacle. I'd expect Scientology jabs to start flowing for the next 12 episodes.

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Old Mar 21, 2006, 02:10 PM #52 of 63
Originally Posted by Crash Landon
Due to what, at the basis of the decision, is likely upset over the portrayal of Scientology, of which he is a follower, Isaac Hayes has left the cast of "South Park", probably for good.

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As mentioned in the article, this does seem like an oversensitized reaction to a perceived slight. Of all the times that South Park lampooned Judaism, Christianity, Muslim faiths and smaller, secular religions, Isaac Hayes said nary a word. But mention Scientology and bam, Hayes is out the door.

Granted, he's very circumspect in his media response, so as to give appearances that this choice was much more high-minded than it was, but the obviousness of the implications remains.

I just wonder if South Park can get by without Chef or with another actor supplying the voice. I am doubtful that anyone can capture the subtlety of Isaac Hayes's characterizations, so I'd almost rather see Chef dropped entirely from the roster.

I heard about this and I was very disappointed with the fact that they have to either have a new person voicing chef or have old chef move and bring in a new chef.

Either way, it doesn't sound too promising. Chef, Cartman and Kenny are probably the faces of the show, so losing one may cause some damage - especially since Chef is extremely popular.

Maybe if they bring in Samuel Jackson to voice a character...

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Old Mar 21, 2006, 07:45 PM #53 of 63
Other than Hayes being a beaming hypocrit, I don't see what the big deal is. Chef isn't a pillar character. I mean, if they tried killing Kenny (for good), then Chef is certainly disposable. I just hope they don't replace him with Mr. Derp, full-time.

I also can't wait to see how badly they goad Hayes and Scientology in the 10th season.

I was speaking idiomatically.
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Old Mar 21, 2006, 08:14 PM Local time: Mar 21, 2006, 06:14 PM #54 of 63
It really wouldn't have been worth it to lose a major character (even if he hasn't appeared for a long time) for a single episode, especially one as lame as Trapped in the Closet. Obviously Isaac Hayes couldn't have been too offended, if he rejoined after such a short time. Perhaps he initially quit not because the episode offended his religion, but because the episode did so without being funny?

Also, wasn't there a show about Scientology a few years back as well?

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Old Mar 23, 2006, 01:45 AM Local time: Mar 22, 2006, 10:45 PM #55 of 63
So who watched the new episode tonight? It was the first one created since Hayes left. Without revealing anything specific, I'm just going to say that they don't hold back ripping into the Chef character, and they make jabs about Scientology and its influence over Hayes at the same time.

For those who can take big spoilers, here are some highlights of the episode:
Spoiler:
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Chef's dialogue is composed entirely of clips from previous episodes which are spliced together for hilarious effect. Chef joins a club of which its mission is to travel around the world molesting children of exotic regions (and has apparent similarities to the Church of Scientology). Chef later suffers a brutal and gruesome death, and then is brought back to life in a similar fashion to Darth Vader at the end of Star Wars Episode III.

And no, I'm not making any of this shit up. It's fucking hilarious. Trey Parker and Matt Stone win.

WARNING: Don't quote my post unless you mind seeing the spoilers.

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Old Mar 23, 2006, 01:48 AM Local time: Mar 22, 2006, 10:48 PM #56 of 63
It was, perhaps, the defining moment in the history of South Park. It brought together everything they believed in for one shining moment. South Park cannot possibly get any better. Consider the shark jumped.

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Old Mar 23, 2006, 02:22 AM #57 of 63
If Matt and Trey have any sense of self-awareness, they'll know that the pinnacle of a show whose legacy is blistering parody is directing that sarcasm inward to mock itself.

The world could fall apart around us and South Park could lampoon every step of the way, but I doubt it gets much better than mocking a disgruntled, former cast member.

Jam it back in, in the dark.
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Old Mar 23, 2006, 09:44 AM Local time: Mar 23, 2006, 03:44 PM #58 of 63
Originally Posted by Capo
It was, perhaps, the defining moment in the history of South Park. It brought together everything they believed in for one shining moment. South Park cannot possibly get any better. Consider the shark jumped.
Best way to jump I suppose, doing it on a high note.

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Old Mar 23, 2006, 02:03 PM #59 of 63
Originally Posted by Kaleb.G
So who watched the new episode tonight? It was the first one created since Hayes left. Without revealing anything specific, I'm just going to say that they don't hold back ripping into the Chef character, and they make jabs about Scientology and its influence over Hayes at the same time.

For those who can take big spoilers, here are some highlights of the episode:
Spoiler:
Spoiler (highlight to read):
Chef's dialogue is composed entirely of clips from previous episodes which are spliced together for hilarious effect. Chef joins a club of which its mission is to travel around the world molesting children of exotic regions (and has apparent similarities to the Church of Scientology). Chef later suffers a brutal and gruesome death, and then is brought back to life in a similar fashion to Darth Vader at the end of Star Wars Episode III.

And no, I'm not making any of this shit up. It's fucking hilarious. Trey Parker and Matt Stone win.

WARNING: Don't quote my post unless you mind seeing the spoilers.
I watched it too, and...

Spoiler:
God DAMNIT man, that was one of the best episodes ever. I can't believe they made fun of Chef to that extent.

I loved it when the cast of South Park welcomes back Chef, andd Randy (I think) told him "Well, it's good that you know that you can still be part of the Super Adventure Club, and be in South Park as well." Ahahahaahahaha~

"Super Adventure Club" Damn, that's priceless.


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Old Mar 23, 2006, 05:09 PM #60 of 63
I really wish someone could provide me with a cap of the ending. I need that to be my desktop. hahaha! brilliant.
it was such a heartbreakingly personal episode. you can tell that Matt and Trey really do love Isaac and really hate to see him go.

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Old Mar 23, 2006, 07:26 PM Local time: Mar 23, 2006, 05:26 PM #61 of 63
My favorite part was...

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When Kyle addressed everyone at the funeral. To remember the good times had with Chef, and not to hold a grudge against "Chef" for decisions made. Rather hold the "Super Adventure Club" responsible.


I was speaking idiomatically.
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Old Mar 24, 2006, 02:09 AM Local time: Mar 24, 2006, 01:09 AM #62 of 63
The new episode was very funny, with many parallels to the Scientology episode and themes. I'll try to post with no spoilers, but anyone who knows enough about this story would have by now tried to see it any way they know how.

It's sad to see him go, but South Park will certainly continue, and the message at the end certainly clarified Matt and Trey's stance on the subject (see Watts' spoiler).
South Park is more about exposing hypocrites and social commentary than it is about immature humor, but the immarture humor is thrown in to keep the episode light and funny during the heavier scenes.
Imagery aside, the show won't end simply because Chef left. As stated before, he isn't a staple character and his role in the show has often been replaced by other characters.
There are plenty of things South Park can still attack, and what's stopping them from re-attacking.
Still, I hope they get off this whole 'let's all get scientologists' kick and get back to being good ol' South Park (minus Chef).

Oh, and just to enlighten some people, another of my favorite shows has a scientologist at its helm: My Name is Earl. Jason Lee is a scientologist.
Jenna Elfman is also one.
It's just a new celebrity fad. Very few of the people in it actually know its true beliefs because you have to pay in and involve yourself for years before you get to find out. South Park tried to expose it, but being so biased it's hard to truly buy in to either side of the 'argument'.
Still, as a rule, any religion where you have to pay to hear the beliefs and stories is sketchy, dodgy, and should be avoided.

Others:
Celebrity Scientologists

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Old Mar 24, 2006, 02:17 AM Local time: Mar 24, 2006, 01:17 AM #63 of 63
Catherine Bell is a scientologist? That's pretty retarded.

Anyways, just caught the episode rerun tonight, and it was funny as hell. This coming from a person who thinks that South Park is one of the worst shows on TV.

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I loved the gruesome death scene for Chef, it was great.


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