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