Depiction Of Mohammad Leads To South Park Death Threats

When ”South Park death threats” may sound like an episode title created by Parker and Stone, Episode 200 of South Park created very real death threats. A “radical” site has posted a warning that Trey Parker and Matt Stone may well end up dead for their tongue-in-cheek depiction of the prophet Mohammad. The South Park death threats have not yet elicited an official response, though Parker and Stone might want to get unsecured personal loans to ensure they have private security.

Threats of death to South Park creators echo other murders

The incredibly violent murder of Theo Van Gogh was called up within the South Park death threats. Theo Van Gogh was the Dutch artist who was murdered in 2004. Graphic pictures depicting the shooting, near-decapitation, and mutilation of Theo Van Gogh were attached to the posting where South Park death threats were made. The author of the South Park death threat post, in an interview with Fox News said that the post was “not a threat, but it really is a likely outcome”.

South Park death threats follow episode 200

Last week, Comedy Central aired the episode that spurred on Abu Talhah al Amrikee’s posting of the South Park death threats. South Park death threats were based on the fact the episode mocked the concern about depicting Mohammad. At the end of Episode 200, a bear suit disguises Mohammad. All other depictions of Mohammad during the South Park episode are covered with a “censored” bar that blocks the view of the character. A couple of years ago, South Park showed Mohammad during a “Super Best Friends” episode that also incorporated Jesus, Buddha, and other religious leaders.

South Park death threats also incorporated specific information

The South Park death threats may be called “just a warning” by the author, but the posting incorporated very specific information. The South Park death threats also integrated a very specific link to the layout of the mansion in Colorado that Trey and Parker share. While Comedy Central has made no specific comment about the death threats, it would not be surprising if they offer easy cash loans for Trey and Stone to beef up their security details.

Resources

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Theo Van Gogh Wikipedia