Thursday, April 22, 2010

South Park Creators Warned by Islamic Website

THE TELEGRAPH: The creators of South Park, the controversial American cartoon show, have been warned by an Islamic website that they could face violent retribution for depicting the Prophet Mohammed disguised in a bear suit.

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The cartoon series made by Matt Stone and Trey Parker has attracted criticism throughout its award-winning run. Photo: The Telegraph

The 200th episode of the show, which was broadcast last week, included a satirical discussion about whether an image of Mohammed could be shown.

An image was not shown and instead other characters suggested that Mohammed was inside the suit.

South Park, which was created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, previously portrayed a cartoon image of Mohammed in 2001 but the episode is now rarely seen.

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