Isaac Hayes: Hypocrite?

SzczerbiakManiac · 03-14-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah Hall of Yahoo! News
Isaac Hayes, who has voiced the highly sexed cafeteria employee on the irreverent series since 1997, issued a statement Monday indicating that he has requested to be released from his contract due to what he called the show's "inappropriate ridicule of religious communities."

"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins," the soul legend said. "Religious beliefs are sacred to people and at all times should be respected and honored. As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices."

Though Hayes, a devout Scientologist, made no reference to specific episodes that he felt crossed the line, series creator Matt Stone had little doubt that Hayes' decision was triggered by the November 2005 episode "Trapped in the Closet," which satirized the religion's beliefs and practices and featured "cameos" by animated versions of Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

"This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology," Stone told the Associated Press. "He has no problem—and he's cashed plenty of checks—with our show making fun of Christians."
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Past episodes of South Park have skewered Catholics, Jews and Mormons, among others. However, according to Stone, he and Parker "never heard a peep out of Isaac in any way until we did Scientology.

"He wants a different standard for religions other than his own, and to me, that is where intolerance and bigotry begin," Stone told the Associated Press.
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In January 2006, Hayes told the New York Daily News that he loved the "humor in it, the audacity of Matt and Trey."

"Nobody is exempt from their humor," he said. "They're equal-opportunity offenders. Don't be offended by it. If you take it too seriously, you have problems."

It seems the silky-voiced crooner may have neglected to take his own advice.

I really liked Chef and (assuming they don't get a replacement for him) I will miss seeing him on the show. But Hayes' departure just reeks of hypocritical bullshït—something I've grown to be accustomed to when dealing with Hollywood's Scientologists.

wendybeth · 03-14-2006, 11:56 AM

I have to admit, I was surprised by Hayes' earlier comments regarding 'equal-opportunity offenders', and not at all surprised by his latest actions. He probably got called in for an audit, and no doubt realised he was not being a proper defender of the faith.

Moonliner · 03-14-2006, 11:59 AM

Can't say I've ever watched South Park, but I do find myself wondering...

Have they ever taken a shot at Alla and/or Islam in general?

Ghoulish Delight · 03-14-2006, 11:59 AM

Lame. Shortly after that episode aired, I learned that he was a Scientologist and wondered what his reaction was. Too bad this was my answer.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-14-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Have they ever taken a shot at Alla and/or Islam in general?

Yes.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-14-2006, 12:12 PM

What a fvcktard. He should return all the money they've made him. Too bad the publicity he got from the show can't be taken away. His career was dead as a doornail when they dug him up.

Gemini Cricket · 03-14-2006, 12:24 PM

I think his departure is lame. I have to agree with Stone's quote here:

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"In ten years and over 150 episodes of 'South Park,' Isaac never had a problem with the show making fun of Christians, Muslim, Mormons or Jews," Stone said in a statement issued by the Comedy Central network.
"He got a sudden case of religious sensitivity when it was his religion featured on the show."

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I'm dying to find out what's to become of Chef. Replace his voice or kill him off. Should be interesting. You never know what they'll do next. I mean, these guys killed off Jesus in a Christmas episode for Christsake.

Scrooge McSam · 03-14-2006, 12:26 PM

HE KILLED CHEF

YOU, BASTARD!!!

wendybeth · 03-14-2006, 12:29 PM

Lol, Scrooge!

He could be abducted by Scientology extremists, who subject him to ruthless auditing sessions until he runs out of money. Then, Kenny could run him over with his bike.

Motorboat Cruiser · 03-14-2006, 12:53 PM

I have a feeling his departure from the show was forced on him from the powers that be at the Church. Still very lame news.

03-14-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I have to admit, I was surprised by Hayes' earlier comments regarding 'equal-opportunity offenders', and not at all surprised by his latest actions. He probably got called in for an audit, and no doubt realised he was not being a proper defender of the faith. __________________
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Can't say I've ever watched South Park, but I do find myself wondering... Have they ever taken a shot at Alla and/or Islam in general? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Lame. Shortly after that episode aired, I learned that he was a Scientologist and wondered what his reaction was. Too bad this was my answer. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	What a fvcktard. He should return all the money they've made him. Too bad the publicity he got from the show can't be taken away. His career was dead as a doornail when they dug him up. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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03-14-2006, 12:26 PM	#8
Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	HE KILLED CHEF YOU, BASTARD!!!
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Lol, Scrooge! He could be abducted by Scientology extremists, who subject him to ruthless auditing sessions until he runs out of money. Then, Kenny could run him over with his bike. __________________
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I have a feeling his departure from the show was forced on him from the powers that be at the Church. Still very lame news.
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