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"South Park" Trapped in the Closet (2005)
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"South Park" (1997)Original Air Date:
16 November 2005 (Season 9, Episode 12)Plot:
After Stan scores a remarkably high "Thetan Level" at a Scientology center, he is considered to be the reincarnation of Scientology founder L... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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'South Park' Ad Not Aimed at Gibson, Says Network (From Studio Briefing. 2 August 2006)
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Funny, Nasty, Fearless moreCast
(Episode Credited cast) | Trey Parker | ... | Stan Marsh / Eric Cartman / Randy Marsh (voice) (as John Smith) |
 | Matt Stone | ... | Kyle Broflovski / Kenny McCormick (voice) (as John Smith) |
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Because this episode made fun of Isaac Hayes's religion, Scientology, he quit. As a result, the creators killed his character, Chef, off in the episode "South Park: The Return of Chef (#10.1)" (2006) moreQuotes:
Scientology man: We are going to sue your ass *and* your balls! moreFAQ
Where is the head office of Scientology located?How much money does Stan Marsh need to make himself happy again according to a Scientology guy?
Is the book "Dianetics" by L. Ron Hubbard a real or fictional book?
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It is astonishing how good SouthPark can be when its creators abandon some of their more vulgar tendencies. I have long been a fan of the TV show. At its best, several viewings have been required, because I have missed parts while being busy laughing. With the Trapped In The Closet episode, Trey Parker, Matt Stone and company have dropped the poop jokes and set their focus on satire. The result is a show as vicious and funny as any satire going back to Jonathan Swift.
In debates, an effective means of attack is to use an opponent's words against them. The boys do this to great effect with Scientology. Much has been made of this programme's mockery of Tom Cruise and the ongoing tabloid rumours of Mr. Cruise's sexuality. However, Mr. Cruise's own public behaviour in recent years has done far more damage to his image than anything in this show. The true target of this episode is the Church of Scientology, an institution for which SouthPark's creators obviously have little use. In this, Trapped In The Closet hits its mark repeatedly. If you disagree with Messrs. Parker and Stone, be advised that this programme ends with as blunt a challenge as you are going to find on TV.
Funny, nasty and fearless....this episode should be considered a classic.