South park all about mormons tv episode 2003 trivia. There were some elements of truth, but the story was grossly simplified and omitted important parts of the history. When the irreverent animated comedy south park first became a hit back in the late 90s, few couldve guessed that the shows cocreators, matt stone and trey parker, would eventually become the toast of old broadway. All about mormons, also known as all about the mormons. When a mormon family moves to south park, stan hears the story of latterday saints founder joseph smith from his new friends. Watch full episodes of south park online south park studios. A mormon kid moves to south park and its up to stan to kick his ass. An lgbt activist created a south park parody series to criticize the. Ill agree with crampsareforgirls, the basics are correct, but id hit up some actual source material, or at least wikipedia, before using south park as your only source for info on mormonism. Santa is stealing all the joy from the towns holiday season. Many people who are not familiar with the mormon church were baffled at the story as depicted by south park, wondering how accurate it tells the mormon story. But when stan and his dad meet their new mormon neighbors, they become fascinated with how genuinely nice they are.
I am a very strong member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, married in the temple, and just saw my son make the choice to be baptized this year. It, as usual with south park, takes just enough facts to make it sound like they know what they are talking about, and mixes them in with a bunch of garbage. After an awkward exchange of words, stan is invited to garys house, where he learns all about mormons. When a super nice mormon family moves to south park, naturally the boys first instinct is to kick the new kids ass. Mormons mormons mormons how to register on youtube. November 19, 2003 mormon neighbors move into town, causing the citizens of south park to become mormons themselves. However, after studying the book of mormon and mormon history as part of my theological studies, i have found that much of what south park showed in a comical manner is actually true to what mormons believe. The 27 best south park episodes of all time best life. This book of mormonsouth park crossover is a thing of.
But when stan and his dad become intrigued with the harrisons overwhelming happiness and the story of joseph smith, the marsh family decides to convert to mormonism. If someone is an otherwise good person, you shouldnt hold their beliefs against them anachronism stew. South park creators trey parker and matt stone are no strangers to mormonism, as evidenced. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Check out this video of an actual mormon me lol and my first reaction to south park s 2014 episode all about mormons. When a mormon kid moves to south park, stan has to kick his ass, while the rest of the town are fascinated and become mormons. The children decide he needs to get his ass kicked, and they choose stan to do it. Mormon church leader dieter uchtdorf is animated in salt park, a youtube. The whole episode zigzags on mormon faiths mythology and practices in both inuniverse and in john smiths story an aesop. This is the pinnacle of the shows career,i love all these episodes from. A mormon kid moves to south park and stan has to kick his ass. The episode included modern adventures of the south park gang dealing with a new lds family in town but also depicted scenes from.
Though some of the facts are distorted by the humor of the show, the basic underlying story that was shown in that humorous. Stan befriends a mormon boy and his family, but stan feels that the mormon boys beliefs. Check out this video of an actual mormon me lol and my first reaction to south parks 2014 episode all about mormons. Stan asks gary how joseph smith wrote the book of mormon. I just thought it sounded like it should be a south park song.
You will watch south park season 7 episode 12 all about the mormons. All about the mormons the mormon concept of hella place of eternal sufferingis reserved only for the very wicked. Caught up in the familyfriendly doctrine of the church, randy declares the marshes to be mormon as well. Is there any truth to the south park episode all about morm. Trey parker, matt stone, adrien beard, mona marshall. Over the years, theyve confronted the absurdity of many mainstream beliefs and taken jabs at quirky cults and oddball subcultures. All about mormons full episode season 07 ep 12 south park. But when stan and his dad become intrigued with the harrisons overwhelming happiness and the story of joseph smith, the marsh family. Garys dad starts to tell stan the story of joseph smith, founder of mormonism. During joseph smiths lifetime, the term native american referred to white u.
Online episode guide, south park season 7 episode 12 all about the mormons. Sep 07, 2017 from south park, the story of how this evil, lying false prophet started the worlds stupidest most moronic religion ever. It, as usual with south park, takes just enough facts to make it sound like they know what they are talking about, and mixes them in with a bunch of garbage and lies and rumors to make it funny and yet misleading. Caught up in the familyfriendly doctrine of the church, randy. Everyone in our extended family hated south park but we would watch it and say nothing. If you are trying to find out about the mormon church, you have not done it by watching the show. With trey parker, matt stone, adrien beard, mona marshall. Set to go live on youtube on saturday, april 7, salt park is a fiveepisode animated. You may be aware that the creators of south park, trey parker and matt stone, also wrote a smash hit musical, the book of mormon. I annoyingly sing this every time i think of this episode.
All about mormons stan befriends a boy and his family who are mormons. Not only was all about mormons parker and stones first dedicated crack at mormonism, its also one of south parks best episodes. All about mormons full episode season 07 south park. So although the south park episode is basically factual, they leave out the most important piece of information. South park all about mormons tv episode 2003 trivia on imdb. A recent episode of south park called all about the mormons focused on the story of joseph smith and the origins of the book of mormon. Watching the south park episode all about mormons for. I have many friends who are mormon and theyre all wonderful people. For example, the story implies that only joseph smith saw the metal plates on which the book of mormon was engraven, but in reality over a dozen people saw them. An lgbt activist created a south park parody series to criticize the mormon church and ask for tips about its tax status. With 16 seasons of south park in the bank, it was inevitable that thered be. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. When my husband and i were first married we watched south park all the time. Ive seen the all about mormons south park episode, and i am mormon.
Stan learns about the mormon religion after a new family moves to south park from utah. To the south park fan, the book of mormon is parker and stones chance to make a defiant statement on religion, well beyond anything theyve accomplished in. Give it a watch above and check out more from simon on youtube. This season goes up to the 100th episode and a few beyond.
Jun 14, 2014 a mormon kid moves to south park and stan has to kick his ass. South park s7e12 all about mormons recap tv tropes. He even testified to hearing the voice of god declare the translation to be correct. Wife looks at me sideways and says what on earth is he doing. South park mormon episode part 12 video dailymotion. Is the episode all about mormons accurate southpark. Etpt on comedy central allnew season 23 episodes will be available to stream in hd exclusively on southpark. The story of the book of mormon episode 2 happygolucky mormons duration. All about mormons is the twelfth episode of season seven, and the 108th overall episode of south park.
All about mormons s07e12 november 19, 2003 when a mormon kid moves to south park, stan has to kick his ass, while the rest of the town are fascinated and become mormons. Mar 25, 20 to the south park fan, the book of mormon is parker and stones chance to make a defiant statement on religion, well beyond anything theyve accomplished in 30 minutes of a south park episode. The creators of southpark famously made an episode which looked at mormonism and founding prophet joseph smith. Critics of the church claim that the episode was more honest and accurate about. List of episodes official south park studios wiki south. Members of other faiths, many of whom are honestly seeking god, will by no means be condemned to hell. Is there any truth to the south park episode all about. Ranking all the south park episodes from best to worst imdb. Joseph smith founded the mormon religion in the 1840s. Watching the south park episode all about mormons for the first time. Sep 06, 2008 if you are trying to find out about the mormon church, you have not done it by watching the show. Violence and antimormonism in the postbellum south read full ebook. Watching the south park episode all about mormons for the.
Nov 19, 2003 season 7, episode 12 all about mormons first aired. The boys cant believe that stan is hanging out with new kid gary, whos horrifically nice. They dont mention that later on martin harris did get to see the book of mormon, and the angel moroni. How did mormons react to the south park episode about mormons. It was originally broadcast on comedy central in the united states on november 19, 2003. Stan learns about the mormon religion after a new family moves to south. This is a great season of south park,the last of the classics in the south park series. May 17, 2016 in episode 12 of season 7 of the irreverent comedy central cartoon south park viewers were treated to a story all about mormons see the full episode on. Joseph sticks his head in a hat and starts mumbling. The 9 most controversial episodes ever cinemablend. Or that their musical the book of mormon would go on to win nine tonys. Dec 28, 2018 all about mormons season 7, episode 12 the south park creators have never shied away from religious and political commentary. Feb 28, 2009 ive seen the all about mormons south park episode.
Jan 17, 20 all about mormons well start with the most obvious source. South park season 7 episode 12 all about the mormons. I clarify the joseph smith story and a few other things south park got. South park all about mormons tv episode 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. But when stan and his dad meet their new mormon neighbors, they become. Season 7, episode 12 all about mormons first aired. In fact, mormons believe some of gods truth can be found in all religions. From south park, the story of how this evil, lying false prophet started the worlds stupidest most moronic religion ever. Mormons have been mocked mercilessly by the creators of south park and the book of mormon musical, but what do members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints actually believe. How did mormons react to the south park episode about. May 16, 2016 the creators of southpark famously made an episode which looked at mormonism and founding prophet joseph smith.
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