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Mitt Romney and a Broadway Show on Mormonism From the 'South Park' Crew
By Mark I. Pinsky - Politics DailyGiven his risk-averse personality, Mitt Romney is unlikely to schedule his formal entry into the presidential race to coincide with the March 24 Broadway opening of the musical comedy "The Book of Mormon," from the creators of the edgy, animated cable series "South Park." On the other hand, given the unease about Romney's Mormon faith that Sunbelt evangelicals communicated to pollsters in 2008, it might not be bad timing for the former Massachusetts governor. It could demystify the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a little humor. You can find faith in the funniest places -- ...
Times Square Car Bomb Tied to 'South Park'? Rep. Peter King Suggests Link
By David Sessions - Politics DailyThe location of a car packed with explosives in Manhattan's Times Square on Saturday night prompted a New York congressman to wonder if the failed bombing was linked to a recent episode of Comedy Central's "South Park" that depicted the prophet Muhammad. The Nissan Pathfinder's location, at the intersection of 45th Street, Broadway, and Seventh Avenue, was less than a block from the office tower that houses Viacom, the parent company of Comedy Central. Last month, Comedy Central made waves by censoring an episode of the irreverent show that mocked Muhammad and other religious figures. The ...
Creators Out, But Muhammad Drawing Protest Is On
By David Moye - AOL News(April 27) -- An event calling on North Americans to draw the Islamic prophet Muhammad is not only drawing controversy, it's also drawing in participants -- even as the organizers drop out of the picture. After hearing about the threats made against "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker by Muslim activists for a recent episode depicting Muhammad in a bear costume to spoof the Islam rule that he never be drawn, Seattle cartoonist Molly Norris decided to take action. Courtesy Of Molly Norris Seattle cartoonist Molly Norris created this poster declaring May 20 as "Everybody Draw ...
'South Park' Episode Censored After Threat
By Dana Chivvis - AOL NewsNEW YORK (April 22) -- After a radical Islamic group issued a thinly veiled threat against the creators of "South Park," the network aired an episode with references to and depictions of the Prophet Muhammad blocked out. A note on the show's website said Comedy Central had inserted "numerous additional audio bleeps throughout" the show, adding "we do not have network approval to stream our original version of the show." The episode was the second half of a storyline that began last week with an episode depicting the Prophet Muhammad in a bear suit. A day later, a blog post on Revolution ...
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