The South Park Effect

In the immortal words from a legendary Jim Rome soundbite, "Uh Oh!" As the protests and jeers mounted in response to last night's "controversial" airing of South Park, the effects of a previously aired episode became apparent.

A few weeks ago, South Park aired! an episode about FaceBook and how overly addictive and consuming it has become to most Americans. It's like a hot drug! To the point FB recently changed their "Fan" Pages to "Like" Pages. I guess in this overly competitive and capitalistic world, they figured before someone dies as a result of FB (i.e. Myspace), they've better reduce temptation.

Perhaps this is no big deal. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it. Afterall, I don't remember it being a trending topic on Twitter. What else could have prompted them to act in such a manner? I only blog about this b/c I thought it was too coincidental. What do you think?

One thing we know for sure, Animated comedy programs are quite popular and have replaced the standup comic as the social critic and social commentary satirist. I guess it makes since given the broad scope and reach of TV and syndication, but I miss funny old men like Redd Foxx & Richard Pryor who would tell it like it is. Today unfortunately, many of the comics are in it to get a movie deal, or host gig. Often times largely unaware of their true social significance and place in our community at large. Instead we get a lot of regurgitated jokes that are more
worn out than a homeless person's shoes.

A great comedian has the ability to make one see themselves through the comedian. This is no easy feat. It is a natural gift that only a handful of people possess. Our shining comedic beacon of light, shown for just 3 network seasons; (before stepping into a self imposed hiatus) Long enough to galvanize the masses. I need not type any letters of his name, because "If you know, then you already know", If not, "You'd better Ask Somebody!"

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