'South Park' takes it easy on Clinton

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:31 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Democrats

From NBC's Andrew Merten
Those of us who are regular "South Park" fans would have to admit that Hillary Clinton got off relatively easy when the often-tasteless cartoon program made her a character in last night's episode. The show, in fact, was more of a spoof on the TV show "24" than it was on her. In it, Clinton -- referred to as "Hill-Dawg" by the animated supporters, staff, and even President Bush in the episode -- unknowingly carries a nuclear weapon inside her body, and officials have to rush to locate it.

For political junkies, the only noticeable parody of Clinton was her immediate change in accent upon arriving in the fictional town of South Park -- a spoof of the southern drawl she displayed earlier this month when speaking to a church congregation in Selma, AL.

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speaking of cartoons :-) http://www.jibjab.com/what_we_call_the_news

Dave, tn (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:44 PM)

I'm beginning to think someone "snuck a snuke" up Bush's snickle, and that anyday he may bend over and use it.

M.E., Albany, Ga. (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:59 PM)

I'm wondering when Kenny will go to Iraq, with the inevitable outcome. "You killed Kenny...you Bastard!" But who will get the blame?

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 6:06 PM)

I just saw one last week where they were in Iraq and had found Osama. They then wrapped him in the red, white and blue and put him in front of his own men, who executed him. Was that a rerun?

M.E., Albany, Ga. (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 8:21 PM)

Well, that's too bad - there's a treasure trove of sarcasm where Hillary is concerned. America - were you aware the Blackwater USA is prepared in an emergency to take over security of the United States without regard to civilian or military law? Arm yourself, America. If you know what's good for you, buy a gun and learn how to use it.

Bleeding Heart Liberal (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:01 PM)

"Ol' black water, keep on rollin', Mississippi moon gonna keep on shinin' on me...."--The Doobies

Dorothy (Sent Friday, March 30, 2007 11:48 AM)

South Park is so yesterday, like most "cutting edge" liberal T.V. shows.

jtb (Sent Friday, March 30, 2007 2:33 PM)

M.E. it was a rerun. I think that one was from their fifth season. (I know, I know, I shouldn't know that.) I thought that the episode with Hillary was great. This show, as vulgar as it is, is a great social commentary. The British are coming!!

MM (Sent Friday, March 30, 2007 3:06 PM)

"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now I believe in yesterday."- (Yesterday-Beatles)

M.E., Albany, Ga. (Sent Friday, March 30, 2007 8:53 PM)

At the rate it's going, South Park is what Colorado Springs will be like in another twenty years. Or maybe sooner, since all they really lack is a 'Tom's Rhinoplasty'.

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Friday, March 30, 2007 11:52 PM)

WHY SOUTHPARK APPEALS TO MORE MEN THAN SIMPSONS: BECAUSE MATT GROENIG HAILS FROM PORTLAND. . . #1 AMERICAN CITY RANKED IN FEMALE-OWNED 'BUSINESS'

JJ (Sent Monday, April 02, 2007 2:43 PM)

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