Celebrities ‘sue’ South Park in 200th anniversary episode
April 12 2010, 5:17 pmThe creators of the comedy show South Park it would seem show absolutely no remorse for all the celebrities they have ridiculed over the years. However Tom Cruise, Kanye West and Oprah Winfrey will have their revenge on South Park in an upcoming milestone episode, it has been announced, but not as you might think!
The satirical cartoon’s 200th episode, unsurprisingly titled 200, sees the residents of the Colorado town subjected to a class action lawsuit by the lengthy list of celebrities lampooned during the animation’s 14-year history.
Whether or not these celebrities are actually going to sue the creators of South is yet to be seen but it is highly doubtful. With all the people they have insulted it is hard to imagine anyone famous who wouldn’t mind suing South Park for every penny. However there are two things which provide major obstacles to anyone considering it. The first is the American constitution, specifically the first amendment which centres on freedom of speech. Secondly, before every episode of South Park they show a disclaimer.
Tom Cruise memorably appeared in an episode entitled Trapped in the Closet in which the alleged tenets of Scientology were outlined while Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were controversially depicted raping the character Indiana Jones – a reference to fans’ disappointment at the fourth film in the franchise, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Other celebrities featured in 200 will include Phil Collins, Hillary Clinton, baseball player Barry Bonds and Oscar winner Russell Crowe, who was memorably, depicted travelling the world picking multiple fights.
It is easy to see why some people have a problem with South Park however what some construe as the simplest of humour is in fact very intelligent. The creators of the show don’t single out race, religion or country because they will mock any race, religion or country, including themselves. In addition, the episode typically ends with the moral middle ground being explained. As an American show that understands and regularly practices satire, South Park should be embraced by the UK, the masters of satire!
Below is a quick preview for your viewing pleasure!
