South Park Steve Irwin and the Sting Ray

[Full Spectrum]

This is the lastest south park episode where the devil does a fancy dress party.
And steve irwin come in, It's been criticised as bad taste in some papers and bad timing, The episode wont be shown here for about 2 years the south park creators have said, They thought they might have gone a touch overboard this soon but it still ran.
Here is the link make your own minds up on it?.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlkOyMTY178

[MethodX]

We laugh at everything else they do.
So why not this?

[Full Spectrum]

Maybe the sting ray in his chest isn't something too laugh at.
In the U.S on entertainment tonight they said they mocked him with it. Thats where it all started it's been very quite here.

[Racecraft]

it is in bad taste for sure, but that is what SouthPArk is all about... I don't see it as any worse than alot of the other stuff they run with

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by Racecraft

it is in bad taste for sure, but that is what South Park is all about... I don't see it as any worse than a lot of the other stuff they run with

That's my thoughts.
I admire South Park in the fact that they do and say what they believe. In Australia, shows like The Late Show and Full Frontal could no longer operate because some sensitive **** will claim they have been seriously offended blah blah, show gets pulled and there goes fun for us all.

I think it's a matter of choice. If you're offended by it, then don't watch it.

I look at the mockery of Steve Irwin in a positive way. Shows only imitate people of significance and those who made a difference.
We know Steve made a positive difference and this episode merely acknowledges it.
And really, that's all that matters.

[4.9 EF Futura]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

In Australia, shows like The Late Show and Full Frontal could no longer operate because some sensitive **** will claim they have been seriously offended blah blah, show gets pulled and there goes fun for us all.

This is not the first time you've made such a claim. Did they seriously get pulled from the air?

I attributed the downfall of full frontal, the D-generation's various shows, comedy company, Jimeon etc on the increasing snobbiness of Australia's sense of humour. Characters of the likes of Uncle Arthur were traded in for the likes of Friends. Kym Gyngell given the flick for Jerry Seinfeld. David Rabbitborough's analysis of the Australian suburbanite was not "cool" enough to retain the channel 10 and channel 7 crowd. No, they'd rather watch another USA sitcom.

If the decision to cease the production of such shows was indeed through fear of litigation, i doubt they would play all of these fantastic Aussie comedy shows on Pay TV.

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

This is not the first time you've made such a claim. Did they seriously get pulled from the air?

I attributed the downfall of full frontal, the D-generation's various shows, comedy company, Jimeon etc on the increasing snobbiness of Australia's sense of humour. Characters of the likes of Uncle Arthur were traded in for the likes of Friends. Kym Gyngell given the flick for Jerry Seinfeld. David Rabbitborough's analysis of the Australian suburbanite was not "cool" enough to retain the channel 10 and channel 7 crowd. No, they'd rather watch another USA sitcom.

If the decision to cease the production of such shows was indeed through fear of litigation, i doubt they would play all of these fantastic Aussie comedy shows on Pay TV.

The Late Show wasn't pulled.

But the point I'm making is that The Late Show couldn't do what they did back then now because some dickheads would watch the show just to find something to complain about.
My view is that if something sucks, don't watch it. Don't ruin it for people with a sense of humour.
The fact that "look at moi" on Kath and Kim is considered to be funny and a "classic" shows just how bad television is now.

[Full Spectrum]

Maybe it's been a wile for them with no controversy.
They should have left the sting ray out of it and no-one would care then we wouldn't know and it would be here soon, But now it's 2 years away, They think it's bad enough too hold it back from Australia.
I haven't seen it for some time, I used too stick SBS on too watch the uk soccer highlights and south park was on after it, The one thing i haven't seen them do is make fun of someone's death or the way they died.

[protd]

they put crap on everyone and it means nothing i'm sure there no harm intended, who cares dont like it dont watch pretty simple really.. i have full respect for steve and his family but i dont see the real issue, if it was some american celebraty that it happened to we'd be siiting there watching and laughing..

[fiery]

Originally Posted by protd

if it was some american celebraty that it happened to we'd be siiting there watching and laughing..

Would you?? I know I certainly wouldn't...

I don't watch SouthPark and I think I am quite pleased I don't.

Put the shoe on the other foot.. If an Australian cartoon did this, how would those yanks be reacting????

Absolutely disgusting IMHO

[merlin]

It may be bad taste but that is what this show is all about (and why it is so funny).

The creators of South Park dont seem to like Steve Irwin one bit (in a past episode it had him chasing and tormenting animals) so I guess it is them having another dig at him.

As much as I dont agree with their point of view (I am in fact strongly opposed to it), they still have a right to express their views as do we have a right to disagree with them. To do otherwise would mean we just become another Middle East or North Korea where everything is regulated.

[protd]

Originally Posted by fiery

Would you?? I know I certainly wouldn't...

I don't watch SouthPark and I think I am quite pleased I don't.

Put the shoe on the other foot.. If an Australian cartoon did this, how would those yanks be reacting????

Absolutely disgusting IMHO

i dont even watch the show so i dont give a toss really.. i could'nt care less about the show or who they put shiit on

and yes i would have a chuckle if it was someone else as i did at the clip in the first post, so what

[4.9 EF Futura]

Bad taste - of course. But what isnt done in poor taste on that show?

It's one of those things... you cant cry foul just because they're taking the p*ss out of "one of ours". Look at the hypocrisy around Isaac Hayes and his tizzy fit about the writers taking the p*ss out of his religion. Yet it didnt bother him when they did the mormans, christianity, judaism...

Cheap laughs, i dont see the harm.

[Sourbastard]

Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

Bad taste - of course. But what isnt done in poor taste on that show?

It's one of those things... you cant cry foul just because they're taking the p*ss out of "one of ours". Look at the hypocrisy around Isaac Hayes and his tizzy fit about the writers taking the p*ss out of his religion. Yet it didnt bother him when they did the mormans, christianity, judaism...

Cheap laughs, i dont see the harm.

exactly what I was going to post.

South Parks scheme has always been to go after the taboo and sacred cows of society. Aussies are b*tching now because they dont like the cow? Too bad. If you feel you cant live with it, feel free to swim with a sting ray or two. Worked for steve.

[StookEB]

Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

It's one of those things... you cant cry foul just because they're taking the p*ss out of "one of ours". Look at the hypocrisy around Isaac Hayes and his tizzy fit about the writers taking the p*ss out of his religion. Yet it didnt bother him when they did the mormans, christianity, judaism...

Cheap laughs, i dont see the harm.

I agree with ya mate, some people give a lot of **** to other people but not take it back.
In that actual south park clip they don't seem to actually offend him, IMO anyway.
I don't get american humor to watch south park , it does not make sense to me.

[SwarvJarv]

****in funny as....might be bad taste, who cares..but really their has been much worse on South Park, by far the Sex change episode was the most outragious ep...Showin footage of an actual(real) Sex Change operation is not cool.....nor funny....

[SwarvJarv]

Merlin.....what do you think their point of view IS??.......i dont think they have a point of view.....their only out to get laughs and money....an id say its workin, all the media hype just make the show more famous(or infamous)....:

[SwarvJarv]

lol....lol i dont think their takin the **** out of steve......
i mean did he or did he not die with a stingray in his chest(weather someone ripped it out or not)....facts are facts.......
BTW my mum(43) thinks is funny.....

[ten[A]cio[U]s]

This sort of thing is similar to a lot of other episodes they have made, but because its about steve irwin, aussies hero. We ark up about it because it something closer to us. Its no Osama or George Bush this time, its someone who hasnt done anything wrong and we knew "better"..

I think its on par with a lot of other episodes they have made but its just too soon and in bad taste at this point in time. I havent seen the episode to see how bad it is so i cant comment on it but that my opinion..

[pauljh74]

Originally Posted by crazy-au

This sort of thing is similar to a lot of other episodes they have made, but because its about steve irwin, aussies hero. We ark up about it because it something closer to us. Its no Osama or George Bush this time, its someone who hasnt done anything wrong and we knew "better"..

I think its on par with a lot of other episodes they have made but its just too soon and in bad taste at this point in time. I havent seen the episode to see how bad it is so i cant comment on it but that my opinion..

That's where a big part of the joke is - you have Satan saying it's too soon to a guy he thought was dressing up as Steve Irwin. Then he kicks him out for not being in costume. So they are aware they might be offending people, but did it anyway - true South Park style. The fans of the show will largely enjoy the episode, as I did - the rest can go watch family television.

The press has just heard about Steve Irwin being in the episode and blown up a big story about it. They probably aren't even aware of the joke's context or even seen the episode. All they've succeeded in doing is ensure the episode has a bigger audience when it does air here.

[SwarvJarv]

lol....man seinfeild was the bomb....used to love that show...."worlds will colide, baby!"

[Electric]

Didn't even sound like Steve, he didn't say 'Crikey'.

As the others have said South Park is like that with everyone, and its not as if they singled himout for special treatment.

Here is an earlier episode also with Steve.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxLSc_6jNA

[BAFalconXT]

South Park used to be funny and have some meaning. Now they seem to use celebrities in every episode just to get some publicity and outrage.

[Van D]

Ha, I thought that was pretty funny.

I also thought it was kind of sensitive of the South Park guys for once.. They actually put it's too soon into the 'script', lol.

Maybe they're going soft =P

[WILDTRAKPX2]

I'm not a South Park viewer however I did see the episode with Mel Gibson. Absolutely hilarious.

[Dazza XLT]

Originally Posted by Shockwave XR8

I'm not a South Park viewer however I did see the episode with Mel Gibson. Absolutely hilarious.

That was a classic! The Passion... e

Originally Posted by GMH8TR

Much as I liked the guy, he's fair game with all the rest.

We could be just like the muslims who rioted over the catroon incident but we don't because we are Australian and we do things in our own way. If this really offends you, harden up.

This is Australia - Land of the ****Take.

^Agreed. Taking the pi*& is a way of life over here.
They're not forcing everyone to watch it either. :nutsycuck

[Blue Oval Mopar Man]

when did south park ever do anything that wasnt complete crap ? I have only ever watched about 2 minutes of this trash and thought it was the most uninteresting tripe Ive ever seen ! Steve is a champion bloke and will always be that bloke , no matter how many people try to bring him down! It will simply never happen!

[b2tf]

South Park is a stupid show but youve gotta except crap like this. I do think it was probably a bit too soon after his death before they did it though.

[TUF_302]

Its south park!, what else can you expect from this show, its very wrong most time, still very funny tho lol!

[owl]

TO me its typical human insensitivity