Hello Children,
I know some of you are very disappointed about my departure from South Park, but I felt it was the right thing to do. It has come to my attention that some recent episodes of the show may be perceived as offensive by certain religious groups, and I want no part in that. When Matt and Trey first approached me about playing Chef, they promised a character that incorporated the best humane qualities of Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, and Spiderman. Clearly, however, we all took a wrong turn in 2006. Really is a shame that the guys and Comedy Central had to alter the direction of the show toward ridiculing people’s beliefs...Specifically those held by the Church of Scientology...of which I am a member. Not to say that poking fun at Muslims, Jews, Catholics and Mormons is any less bad, but those things won’t get my big black balls cut off by Tom Cruise. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
The Artist Formerly Known as “Chef” (and Still Known for Shaft)
Isaac Hayes
Monday, March 13, 2006
