Isaac Hayes Quits South Park

Source: News.Yahoo.com

By ERIN CARLSON, Associated Press Writer Mon Mar 13, 6:13 PM

NEW YORK - Isaac Hayes has quit "South Park," where he voices Chef, saying he can no longer stomach its take on religon.

Hayes, who has played the ladies' man/school cook in the animated Comedy Central satire since 1997, said in a statement Monday that he feels a line has been crossed.

"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins," the 63-year-old soul singer and outspoken Scientologist said.

"Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honored," he continued. "As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices."

"South Park" co-creator Matt Stone responded sharply in an interview with The Associated Press Monday, saying, "This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology... He has no problem — and he's cashed plenty of checks — with our show making fun of Christians."

Last Novemeber, "South Park" targeted the Church of Scientology and its celebrity followers, including actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta, in a top-rated episode called "Trapped in the Closet." In the episode, Stan, one of the show's four mischievous fourth graders, is hailed as a reluctant savior by Scientology leaders, while a cartoon Cruise locks himself in a closet and won't come out.

Stone told The AP he and co-creator Trey Parker "never heard a peep out of Isaac in any way until we did Scientology. He wants a different standard for religions other than his own, and to me, that is where intolerance and bigotry begin."

My Thoughts:

Well, I personally feel that Hayes is a hypocrite. I mean he has been apart of the show when they made fun of Christians, Jews, gays, lesbians, Mormons, etc.. But what really gets me is that Hayes didn't walk out when South Park used fellow Scientology followers Tom Cruise and John Travolta. It's real stupid that Hayes is now walking when it is comes to his religion of choice. Hayes, you are indeed most not be a true follower of Scientology or else you wouldn't have stuck around for that other Scientology episode.

Things To Accomplish

Well, here is something you can do. If you read this then I just tagged you. Write down ten to twenty things you want to accomplish in your life. Mine are in no particular order.

1. See Joe Satriani in concert.
2. Attend Covenant Bible College- I have been accepted for the fall.
3. Go to an indy pro wrestling show.
4. Have a successful career.
5. Get into shape.
6. Be a singer/lyrics writer in a band.
7. Meet Joe Satriani.
8. Make good money at my career.
9. Have a career that I enjoy.
10. Host a radio show.
11. Own my own website.
12. Start a record label called Progressive Sounds.
13. Own a house.
14. Own a better vehicle.
15. Create a paintball course.
16. Start a radio station based around music such as progressive rock, metal, hard rock, alternative, and other various forms of rock.
17. Meet a pro wrestler.
18. Start a band.
19. Attend Wrestlemania at least once.
20. Attend the summer and winter Olympics once.

Symphony X

Has anyone else heard of this band? I just recently heard about this band. They are progressive rock. I have only heard a couple of their songs. But they are really good. Those two songs are Communion and the Oracle and the other one is Evolution (The Grand Design). If you are into the darkish sounding progressive rock like Dream Theater then you will like Symphony X.

I am looking for more from them. If anyone has any suggestions then just let me know. Also you can check out there official website by clicking the following link.

SymphonyX.com

How Nintendo Are You?

Here is a cool little quiz to take to see how Nintendo you are. Below is how Nintendo I am.


:: how nintendo are you? ::

Chuck Norris

I am on a quest to show you that Chuck Norris is a bit overrated and has a bit more hype then necessary. I am not saying that Chuck Norris didn't have his time. I believe he is trying to hold on to something that he once had or he is trying to do that through other people like my friend Matt. I picture him in one of those cheap cowboy western karate movies or Sidekick. Sidekick works for me.

But Chuck Norris did do one cool thing. He was the special enforcer at WWF Survivor Series '94. He superkicked Jeff Jarrett's head off. Click here to view the video clip.

Here is another fact about Chuck Norris that I wouldn't say too loudly:

Chuck Norris can touch MC Hammer.

Another fact about Norris I wouldn't say too loudly is that he knits sweaters. I'm sorry did I ruin your perseption of what a tough man Norris is? Well... I am not sorry actually.

Here are some fights I made of Chuck Norris battling other martial artists.

Chuck Norris vs. Jacky Chan

Chuck Norris vs. Jet Li- I am actually wanting Chucky to win this one.

Chuck Norris vs. Bruce Lee- The outcome of this fight is awesome. Not so awesome for you Chuck Norris fans.

Chuck Norris vs. Sammo Hung- Samo Hung never had a chance

Chuck Norris vs. Tony Jaa- Check to see if Chucky can beat the Thai Warrior from Ong Bak.

Chuck Norris vs. Jean Claude Van Dam

Chuck Norris vs. Steven Segal

Chuck Norris vs. Steve Blackman- Steve Blackman is a former WWF superstar who is trained in martial arts.

Chuck Norris vs. Rob Van Dam- Rob Van Dam is a current WWE superstar who is trained in karate.

Chuck Norris vs. Ernest Miller- Ernest Miller is a pro wrestler who has trained in karate.

Chuck Norris vs. Billy Blanks- Let's see if Tae Bo can beat Chucky.

Chuck Norris vs. Don "The Dragon" Wilson

Chuck Norris vs. Wesley Snipes

Chuck Norris vs. Matthew Kent- I am pitting my friend Matt against Chuck Norris. The outcome is more of an upset.

Chuck Norris vs. Brandon Lee

Chuck Norris vs. Lorenzo Lamas

Chuck Norris vs. Tajiri- Tajiri is a Japanese pro wrestler who has a background in martial arts. His kick are also very lethal.

Chuck Norris vs. Erne Reyes, Sr.- Erne Reyes, Sr. is the grandmaster of Tae Kwon Doe and he is basically slaughtered.

Chuck Norris vs. Erne Reyes, Jr.- Erne Reyes, Jr. is a child martial arts star turned kickboxing champion.

Chuck Norris vs. The Three Ninjas (Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum)- He dominated this handicap match.

Chuck Norris vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Chuck Norris vs. The Karate Kid

Chuck Norris vs. The Next Karate Kid

Chuck Norris vs. Shredder- He barely won this fight.

Chuck Norris vs. Splinter- Chucky lost to a mutated cartoon rat.

All in all this proves nothing, but Chuck Norris only lost 4 times. I am sure he won't win so easily in a real fight against a lot of these guys. But the fact is Chuck Norris is not as good as he used to be. Granted he could whoop me and all, but I am sure it would take a bit longer to do so in his old age.

Fantastic Four

No, it's not the movie. I have been tagged by Marky Mark Jensen. Just check my list of "uber cool blogs" I read so you can go to his blog yourself.

4 Jobs I Have Had:
Dishwasher
Fast food cook
Paper delivery person
Janitor (current)

4 Movies I Can Watch Over and Over Again:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp version)
This is Spinal Tap
I Am Sam
School of Rock

4 TV Shows I Love:
WWE Monday Night RAW
WWE Smackdown
Good Eats
Licensed to Grill

4 Places I Have Vacationed:
Kamloops, British Columbia
Los Angeles/Anaheim/Hollywood/San Diego, California (A trip to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Sea World in '87)
Edmonton, Alberta
Candle Lake

4 Places I Have Lived:
Rural Prince Albert (Red Deer Hill area)
Prince Albert (in the city)
Camp Okema (for a week helping out cooking and another week as a councilor in the same year in the span of a few weeks)
I haven't lived in a fourth place yet...

4 Of My Favorite Dishes:
A combo platter (dry ribs, chicken wings, chicken strips, and wedges or fries with some dill dip, sour cream, sweat and sour sauce, or some other good dipping sauce)
Barbecue rib sub from Subway (double rib, on Italian Herb and Cheese bread, double cheese [half regular, half monteray jack, and some shredded cheese ontop], toasted, lots of pickles, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, Southwest sauce, salt, and pepper)
A burger from Fuddruckers
A grilled steak pita from Extreme Pita (double meat, whole wheat pita, double cheddar cheese, lots of pickles, all their barbecue and hot sauces, salt, and pepper)

Sites I Visit Daily:
RSMForums.com
Wicked-Wrestling.com Forums
AIM Mail
Thunder Arcade New Unofficial Support Forums

4 Places I Would Rather Be:
At an pro wrestling show.
Singing karaoke.
Jaming with a bunch of people who know what they are doing.
Somewhere out there, wherever it is...

Bloggers I Am Tagging:
Marky Mark
Steve
Matthew
Lisa or Lisa (same person, just two different blogs)

Jujyfruits Rules!!!

Yesterday I ate my first box of Jujyfruits. You know the boxed candy that Elaine Bennis on Seinfeld is addicted to? I must say, they are really good for artificial flavoring. Where did you get you Jujyfruit you ask?

Well, in Saskatoon go to The Centre at Circle & 8th Mall. Once inside go down the area where the theaters are. Then find a store called Pine & Fancy. That is where you will find Jujyfruit. When you are in Waskesiu, you can find a Pine & Fancy there also. I was talking to the man who was there and I said made a reference to Seinfeld while holding up a box of Jujyfruit. That man said that they like to get in candy that you don't normally find. I must say that there is a lot candy and other such items you won't hardly.

Anyways, I also bought a couple of Wonka Bars. My niece and I watched Charlie & The Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp on Saturday and she wanted a Wonka. So I bought here one for a surprise when they come up on the 14th because of the winter break. It wasn't the small bar either. It was the big one. But there is no golden ticket. I stayed at my sisters place in Saskatoon over the weekend. Whenever in Saskatoon or Waskesiu, I recommend you buying some Jujyfruit, once you have a box, there is no turning back.