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Anybody seen the South Park spoof take off of Harry and Megan?

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25Avalon Thu 16-Feb-23 13:57:07

I’ve seen clips and found it so funny. If it’s anything to go by then H and M are no longer that popular. Another cartoon take off from last year called The Sparkles is also quite amusing. I do keep hearing Frankie Howard telling me it’s wicked to mock the afflicted.

25Avalon Fri 17-Feb-23 17:29:32

Like a caricature there have to be certain elements of a person’s character that are taken and exaggerated. At no time does South Park claim this is H&M but we recognise them nonetheless. It’s quite cleverly done and most of us found it very funny.

MrsKen33 Fri 17-Feb-23 17:20:35

Excellent so true

BlueBelle Fri 17-Feb-23 16:45:01

Maddyone I haven’t commented about the cruelty of Harry and Megan to his family because I don’t know what’s gone on between them I don’t know who has been cruel to who or who to believe but even if I thought they were the worst people in the world I would not think this would be a good reaction

Obviously we have different levels of fun and comedy and what we each see as acceptable . I m just very surprised

I suppose two wrongs do make a right after all …ummm

Urmstongran Fri 17-Feb-23 16:17:53

I giggle now Smileless just thinking about it! Clever.
😁

imaround Fri 17-Feb-23 16:15:04

TerriBull

Bluebell South Park have lampooned many in the public eye, Trump for example would that be cruel. I believe other members of the royal family have been targets, as have various pope, presidents and world leaders. The mega famous, controversial and bizarre are always going to be in their sights, for example, Kanye West, Tom Cruise, Bill Gates. Quite honestly if they can take pot shots at the spiritual leader of one of the world's leading religions and our late Queen why not these two? I imagine the makers of SP will have the forthcoming coronation in their sights, I can't imagine they will see that as some sort of sacrosanct territory that can't be spoofed, it's all part and parcel of living in a free world imo.

This is spot on.

I will repeat, being spoofed on South Park means you have "arrived" in certain circles in the US.

It is not considered a bad thing here.

Smileless2012 Fri 17-Feb-23 15:32:00

Thanks for the link Chestnut. The "STOP LOOKING AT US" sign cracked me up too Urmstongran.

TerriBull Fri 17-Feb-23 15:23:00

Bluebell South Park have lampooned many in the public eye, Trump for example would that be cruel. I believe other members of the royal family have been targets, as have various pope, presidents and world leaders. The mega famous, controversial and bizarre are always going to be in their sights, for example, Kanye West, Tom Cruise, Bill Gates. Quite honestly if they can take pot shots at the spiritual leader of one of the world's leading religions and our late Queen why not these two? I imagine the makers of SP will have the forthcoming coronation in their sights, I can't imagine they will see that as some sort of sacrosanct territory that can't be spoofed, it's all part and parcel of living in a free world imo.

Chestnut Fri 17-Feb-23 15:21:56

Like MaddyOne, I too am shocked that BlueBelle doesn't feel anything about the hurt H&M have caused the RF and others. Don't forget the poor lady who worked at Harry's school who was so disrespected by his misogynistic comments. Just disgusting. Then he talks about the lady he had sex with in a field. He didn't name her but it was apparently obvious who she was to all who knew them. He showed no respect for her. This could have disrupted her life and caused huge embarrassment if her husband didn't know. Again, this was disgusting and selfish, just for him to make money from his book.

And yes, BlueBelle, they have both told numerous lies which have been proven, plus made unsubstantiated hurtful and damaging claims. I have no sympathy.

Sago Fri 17-Feb-23 15:09:08

I’m not a big fan of M&H I however thought it was cruel and not funny.
I’m a big South Park fan……or maybe was.

Urmstongran Fri 17-Feb-23 15:07:55

Every time I play the clip, that sign Meghan is holding “STOP LOOKING AT US!” cracks me up! Sooo funny.
🤣

maddyone Fri 17-Feb-23 14:39:33

BlueBelle

With respect Chestnet How do you know all they have said is lies ?
How can poking cruel fun at anybody be a joke I am truly surprised that people find this form of ‘having the whole world laughing at them’ appropriate or in the least bit entertaining
Shameful in my opinion

I’d be more impressed if you found the things Harry and Meghan have said about their families shameful, but I heard not a peep from you about that. The invasion into the privacy of the families of these two is disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.

BlueBelle Fri 17-Feb-23 14:33:50

Perhaps we should bring the stocks back then we can all have a big old laugh as we throw tomatoes at them
Surprised and shocked at you all

BlueBelle Fri 17-Feb-23 14:32:14

With respect Chestnet How do you know all they have said is lies ?
How can poking cruel fun at anybody be a joke I am truly surprised that people find this form of ‘having the whole world laughing at them’ appropriate or in the least bit entertaining
Shameful in my opinion

Chestnut Fri 17-Feb-23 14:14:08

BlueBelle

How awful that everyone finds it so funny to make fun of others I don’t need to watch it I can see from the glee on here that’s it’s obviously horrible
This is what makes the so called developed world such a nasty place these days
If you think they are nasty people why would you resort to being as bad …. unbelievable😵‍💫

I think H&M have given us and the RF such a dose of bad mouthing and lies disguised as 'their truth' that we can't help but find this funny. They have made a living from being professional victims, so now they can wallow in more victimhood with the whole world laughing at them, thanks to South Park.

Pittcity Fri 17-Feb-23 14:00:57

It's spot on grin

TerriBull Fri 17-Feb-23 13:52:18

Quite honestly South Park is well known for taking pot shots at all and sundry since its inception. As I mentioned up thread, I became familiar with it through my sons in their teen years, and given they're only slightly younger than Harry, what's the betting he thought it was dead funny once too given teenage boys of that vintage were very much their target audience. I'd put money on it South Park has lampooned Trump, and would anyone care if they had.

Anyway, maybe when Harry finally meets up with his family again they could collectively greet them both with a warm and welcoming "Waagh"

BlueBelle Fri 17-Feb-23 13:43:30

How awful that everyone finds it so funny to make fun of others I don’t need to watch it I can see from the glee on here that’s it’s obviously horrible
This is what makes the so called developed world such a nasty place these days
If you think they are nasty people why would you resort to being as bad …. unbelievable😵‍💫

Chestnut Fri 17-Feb-23 13:19:20

"How dare you, sir. My Instagram loving b**ch wife has always wanted her privacy!" Who else would dare to write that?

Ailidh Fri 17-Feb-23 13:11:23

Thank you for the link. I love the book title, Waagh!

Chestnut Fri 17-Feb-23 12:30:39

For anyone who can't find it, there is quite a lot shown here, and what a roasting they have been given:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyAys8ExEHA

eazybee Fri 17-Feb-23 12:29:10

Like many self-important people, H&M lack a sense of humour, and satire is an excellent way to prick their towering egos.

M0nica Fri 17-Feb-23 11:23:23

After seeing the way they have trashed their family, spilling intimate family secrets - and we all have them - into the public sphere all I can say is that sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

Zoejory Fri 17-Feb-23 10:47:41

Lots of famous people end up here. However this was savage.

maddyone Fri 17-Feb-23 10:25:27

I haven’t seen it apart from a small clip on the news. But as someone upthread said, if the cap fits……..

MerylStreep Fri 17-Feb-23 10:12:44

I’d love to have been there when it was pointed out to them. 😂