Matt Stone and Trey Parker rule my world. Even though Isaac Hayes quit the show due to the whole making-fun-of-Scientology thing, they aren’t letting that spell and end to his Chef character: ‘South Park’ Cooks Up Plan For Chef In Season Premiere
Details on the episode were scarce as of press time — Chef returns to town, but his erratic behavior worries Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny — though Comedy Central did confirm that contrary to previous reports, Hayes will provide the voice for Chef, however all his lines will be taken from previously recorded material.
I love it! You just know the “erratic behavior” will consist of every phrase sounding like it comes from a completely different context, making the cut-and-paste job completely obvious.
The very best part, though is the press release from Stone & Parker:
Stone and Parker are refusing to let the whole thing go, issuing a statement to Daily Variety that pokes fun not only at Hayes and Cruise, but Scientology as a whole.
“So, Scientology, you may have won this battle, but the million-year war for Earth has just begun!” the statement read. “Temporarily anozinizing our episode will not stop us from keeping Thetans forever trapped in your pitiful man-bodies. Curses and drat! You have obstructed us for now, but your feeble bid to save humanity will fail! Hail Xenu!!!”
Absolutely heroic! Personally, I feel a need for the boys to do an Orgazmo-style movie based on all the info at Operation Clambake.
The season premiere was the best half hour I’ve spent in a long time. Parker and Stone are my heros.
I totally missed it. Have to see if I can TiVo a rebroadcast…
I always kind of figured it wasn’t Isacs’ decision alone, but then again I’m convinced no scientologist makes their decisions alone.
Excellent point.
Saw the “Return of Chef” ep last night. Amazing.