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The episode received fairly high review ratings. [[IGN]]'s Dan Iverson originally criticized the episode for the lack of storyline development, but later stated that "the storylines were humorous enough that we were able to put aside that there was no real social commentary (like the last three episodes), but instead madcap comedy that was funny based on silly humor alone".<ref name="IGN" /> Iverson has also praised the episode for illustrating Satan as a spoiled child and for the Three Stooges scenes involving the killers, and concluded that "although "Hell on Earth 2006" isn't as good as a couple of South Park's other Halloween episodes, it is still a very funny episode."<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/742/742023p1.html|title=South Park: "Hell on Earth 2006" review|publisher=[[IGN]]|first=Dan|last=Iverson|date=2006-10-05|accessdate=2006-11-13}}</ref> Adam Finley of [[TV Squad]] stated that although he thought "Hell on Earth 2006" was a "great episode" it was "most guaranteed to offend somebody".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/10/25/south-park-hell-on-earth-2006/|title=South Park: Hell on Earth 2006|publisher=[[TV Squad]]|date=2006-10-25|author=Finley, Adam|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> Judge Keefer of DVD Verdict described the episode as "a really great installment with a wincing (yet guilty pleasure) joke", and graded the episode with an A.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/southparkseason10.php|title=South Park: The Complete Tenth Season|author=Keefer, Judge|publisher=DVD Verdict|date=2007-07-21|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref>
The episode received fairly high review ratings. [[IGN]]'s Dan Iverson originally criticized the episode for the lack of storyline development, but later stated that "the storylines were humorous enough that we were able to put aside that there was no real social commentary (like the last three episodes), but instead madcap comedy that was funny based on silly humor alone".<ref name="IGN" /> Iverson has also praised the episode for illustrating Satan as a spoiled child and for the Three Stooges scenes involving the killers, and concluded that "although "Hell on Earth 2006" isn't as good as a couple of South Park's other Halloween episodes, it is still a very funny episode."<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/742/742023p1.html|title=South Park: "Hell on Earth 2006" review|publisher=[[IGN]]|first=Dan|last=Iverson|date=2006-10-05|accessdate=2006-11-13}}</ref> Adam Finley of [[TV Squad]] stated that although he thought "Hell on Earth 2006" was a "great episode" it was "most guaranteed to offend somebody".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/10/25/south-park-hell-on-earth-2006/|title=South Park: Hell on Earth 2006|publisher=[[TV Squad]]|date=2006-10-25|author=Finley, Adam|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> Judge Keefer of DVD Verdict described the episode as "a really great installment with a wincing (yet guilty pleasure) joke", and graded the episode with an A.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/southparkseason10.php|title=South Park: The Complete Tenth Season|author=Keefer, Judge|publisher=DVD Verdict|date=2007-07-21|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref>


===Steve Irwin Controversy===
===Steve Irwin controversy===
[[Image:Irwin.PNG|right|200px|thumb|[[Steve Irwin]] as depicted in the episode.]]
[[Image:Irwin.PNG|right|200px|thumb|[[Steve Irwin]] as depicted in the episode.]]
One of the guests appearing at Satan's party is [[Steve Irwin#Death|Steve Irwin]], who has a [[stingray]] sticking out of his chest.<ref name="episode">{{cite episode |title=Hell on Earth 2006|series=South Park|serieslink=South Park|credits=Parker, Trey; Stone, Matt|network=[[Comedy Central]] |airdate=2006-08-25 |season=10 |number=11}}</ref> Satan does not realize that it's Irwin at first, thinking instead that it's someone else in a costume, and confronts the person telling him that it is in bad taste to wear such a costume so soon after Irwin's death.<ref name="episode" /> Finding out it actually is Irwin, Satan kicks him out of the party for not wearing a costume.<ref name="episode" /> This scene has sparked controversy among the media as a parody of Irwin's death just weeks after the press surrounding it.<ref name="mail" /> The controversy was mainly because of the airing of the episode so close to Irwin's death,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6093802.stm|title=South Park defends Irwin sketch |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|author=Staff|date=2006-10-28|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> since an earlier parody of Irwin a 1999 ''South Park'' episode entitled "[[Prehistoric Ice Man]]", did not spark controversy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,20654936-5008780,00.html|title=Steve Irwin mocked in South Park cartoon|author=Clark, Laine|date=2006-10-27|publisher=''[[News.com.au]]''|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=22796&in_page_id=34|publisher=''[[Metro (magazine)|Metro]]''|date=2006-10-26|author=Staff|title=Crikey! South Park mocks Irwin|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/04/world/04cnd-irwin.html?_r=1&hp&ex=1157428800&en=e595418a474cbe40&ei=5094&partner=homepage|title=Stingray Attack Kills Australia’s ‘Crocodile Hunter’|author=Collins, Glen|publisher=''[[The New York Times]]''|date=2006-09-04|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> A friend of [[Terri Irwin]], Steve Irwin's widow, has issued a statement about the episode:
One of the guests appearing at Satan's party is [[Steve Irwin#Death|Steve Irwin]], who has a [[stingray]] sticking out of his chest.<ref name="episode">{{cite episode |title=Hell on Earth 2006|series=South Park|serieslink=South Park|credits=Parker, Trey; Stone, Matt|network=[[Comedy Central]] |airdate=2006-08-25 |season=10 |number=11}}</ref> Satan does not realize that it's Irwin at first, thinking instead that it's someone else in a costume, and confronts the person telling him that it is in bad taste to wear such a costume so soon after Irwin's death.<ref name="episode" /> Finding out it actually is Irwin, Satan kicks him out of the party for not wearing a costume.<ref name="episode" /> This scene has sparked controversy among the media as a parody of Irwin's death just weeks after the press surrounding it.<ref name="mail" /> The controversy was mainly because of the airing of the episode so close to Irwin's death,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6093802.stm|title=South Park defends Irwin sketch |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|author=Staff|date=2006-10-28|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> since an earlier parody of Irwin a 1999 ''South Park'' episode entitled "[[Prehistoric Ice Man]]", did not spark controversy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,20654936-5008780,00.html|title=Steve Irwin mocked in South Park cartoon|author=Clark, Laine|date=2006-10-27|publisher=''[[News.com.au]]''|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=22796&in_page_id=34|publisher=''[[Metro (magazine)|Metro]]''|date=2006-10-26|author=Staff|title=Crikey! South Park mocks Irwin|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/04/world/04cnd-irwin.html?_r=1&hp&ex=1157428800&en=e595418a474cbe40&ei=5094&partner=homepage|title=Stingray Attack Kills Australia’s ‘Crocodile Hunter’|author=Collins, Glen|publisher=''[[The New York Times]]''|date=2006-09-04|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> A friend of [[Terri Irwin]], Steve Irwin's widow, has issued a statement about the episode:

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"Hell on Earth 2006"

"Hell on Earth 2006" is episode 1011 (#150) of Comedy Central's animated series South Park, aired on October 25, 2006 and marked the series' fourth Halloween episode. The episode revolves around Satan, having a huge party in Los Angeles— comparable to a sweet 16 party. Meanwhile, Butters Stotch accidentally summons Notorius B.I.G., who demands to help him go back to Los Angeles, where the party is held.

The episode gained various positive responses from critics, however, it also sparked controversy shortly after it's initial airing, due to the Steve Irwin parodies it contained, and was spoken against by Irwin's family.

Plot

Satan decides that since Halloween is essentially his holiday, he is going to have a huge party in Los Angeles— as big as a sweet 16 party. He proclaims to the spirits of the damned that anyone who wants to get in must get a blue wristband, wear a costume, and that not appearing will make you a loser. He also states that no one should come dressed as The Crow as that's his costume (he later swaps his costume with his minion Zazul for a schoolgirl costume, yelling "No one can look hotter than me!"). Besides inviting the spirits of the damned, Satan also invites many celebrities, Satan decides to have a "really huge surprise as dessert", he decides upon a Ferrari Cake (a cake the size and shape of a Ferrari Enzo), which three notorious serial killers — Tim Allen, Will Ferrell, and Chris Farely — are ordered to bring. Meanwhile, the Roman Catholic Church, angered that Satan doesn't invite them to the party, plans to call the fire marshal the night of the party to complain, thus ruining it.

Meanwhile, in South Park, Cartman, Stan, Kyle, Token, Tweek and Butters experiment with a Bloody Mary-type ritual to summon Biggie Smalls. Butters succeeds in summoning him, however, Biggie already has a blue wristband and, since he is on Earth and cannot use the inter dimensional vortex opened from Hell to get to the party, demands that Butters help him get there. Unable to stop the party from happening, the Roman Catholic Church decide to crash the party. However, Satan's Security makes sure they don't get in at all, as they're wearing wristbands from Knott's Berry Farm.

Meanwhile, the three serial killers run into trouble trying to pick up the cake: having killed the bakers. In an attempt to lift the cake, it falls, resulting in it's destruction, the killers know they're in trouble. When trying to bake a new one, the three mutilate each other to the point where they cannot bake it. Satan's assistant Demonius, who was in charge of planning the party decides to search for a new one on his BlackBerry and finds a cake the exact size and shape of an Acura TSX, which he decides is an adequate last minute substitute.

However, when Satan discovers they did not get the right caked, he flies into a rage over the Acura cake, screaming that the party is "Not about them, It's all about MEEEEEEE!!!!!" despite everyone having fun. The guests get upset, and Satan realizes that, in trying to have a party like the girls on My Super Sweet 16, he became like one of them, and even when his minions insist he is not nearly as bad as they are, he replies he is. He tells the crowd that he is sorry and that his party is for all of the people who make his life so special. Having come to realize what he had become, Satan wants everyone to enjoy his party so he invites everyone in, including the Catholic priests. Butters makes it to the party and uses a makeup mirror to summon Biggie Smalls straight to the party, who asks Butters to come into the party with him as thanks. Butters quickly agrees, seeing as "I'm gonna get grounded anyway, I might as well."

Reception

The episode received fairly high review ratings. IGN's Dan Iverson originally criticized the episode for the lack of storyline development, but later stated that "the storylines were humorous enough that we were able to put aside that there was no real social commentary (like the last three episodes), but instead madcap comedy that was funny based on silly humor alone".[1] Iverson has also praised the episode for illustrating Satan as a spoiled child and for the Three Stooges scenes involving the killers, and concluded that "although "Hell on Earth 2006" isn't as good as a couple of South Park's other Halloween episodes, it is still a very funny episode."[1] Adam Finley of TV Squad stated that although he thought "Hell on Earth 2006" was a "great episode" it was "most guaranteed to offend somebody".[2] Judge Keefer of DVD Verdict described the episode as "a really great installment with a wincing (yet guilty pleasure) joke", and graded the episode with an A.[3]

Steve Irwin controversy

Steve Irwin as depicted in the episode.

One of the guests appearing at Satan's party is Steve Irwin, who has a stingray sticking out of his chest.[4] Satan does not realize that it's Irwin at first, thinking instead that it's someone else in a costume, and confronts the person telling him that it is in bad taste to wear such a costume so soon after Irwin's death.[4] Finding out it actually is Irwin, Satan kicks him out of the party for not wearing a costume.[4] This scene has sparked controversy among the media as a parody of Irwin's death just weeks after the press surrounding it.[5] The controversy was mainly because of the airing of the episode so close to Irwin's death,[6] since an earlier parody of Irwin a 1999 South Park episode entitled "Prehistoric Ice Man", did not spark controversy.[7][8][9] A friend of Terri Irwin, Steve Irwin's widow, has issued a statement about the episode:

"Terri is devastated Steve is being mocked in such a cruel way. Her worry is that Bindi and Bob will see it and break down. Steve had as big a sense of humour as anyone, but this goes too far too soon."

— A friend of Terri Irwin[10][11]

Besides Irwin's family, the episode also received criticism from press personalities; John Beyer, the director of mediawatch-uk, said that it's of bad taste to create such a scene and the makers of South Park should review their decision to show it.[12] Irwin's fellow naturalist Mark Amey called the show "distasteful shit."[10]

In a respond to the controversy around the episode, Tony Fox, a spokesperson for Comedy Central defended the episode, saying "The South Park guys do inappropriate things all the time...Their goal is to make people laugh, not to offend people."[13] Additionally, another spokesperson for the network has said that "South Park has offended people in the past and probably will again. Regular watchers would not be shocked."[5][12] Although rumors were spread about the episode not being broadcasted in Australia, due to the controversy, The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced the episode would be broadcasted on SBS, but would be derailed 12 months due to programming issues.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b Iverson, Dan (2006-10-05). "South Park: "Hell on Earth 2006" review". IGN. Retrieved 2006-11-13.
  2. ^ Finley, Adam (2006-10-25). "South Park: Hell on Earth 2006". TV Squad. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  3. ^ Keefer, Judge (2007-07-21). "South Park: The Complete Tenth Season". DVD Verdict. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  4. ^ a b c Parker, Trey; Stone, Matt (2006-08-25). "Hell on Earth 2006". South Park. Season 10. Episode 11. Comedy Central. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b Staff (2006-10-27). "Oh my god, South Park mocks Irwin". The Daily Mail. Retrieved 2009-01-09. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Staff (2006-10-28). "South Park defends Irwin sketch". BBC News. Retrieved 2009-01-09. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Clark, Laine (2006-10-27). "Steve Irwin mocked in South Park cartoon". News.com.au. Retrieved 2009-01-09. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Staff (2006-10-26). "Crikey! South Park mocks Irwin". Metro. Retrieved 2009-01-09. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Collins, Glen (2006-09-04). "Stingray Attack Kills Australia's 'Crocodile Hunter'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-01-09. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ a b Taylor, Chris (2006-10-29). "Steve Irwin's Wife "Devastated" By South Park Lampooning". Entertainment Wise. Retrieved 2007-03-26. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Rawson-Jones, Ben (2006-10-30). "Steve Irwin widow's South Park fear". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2009-01-09. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ a b Staff (2006-10-27). "South Park mocks Steve Irwin". CNN. Retrieved 2007-03-26. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ Melia, Daniel (2006-10-30). "Comedy Central Defend South Park's Steve Irwin Episode". Entertainment Wise. Retrieved 2007-03-26. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Kent, Paul & Gee, Steve (2006-10-28). "To hell with Irwin, says South Park". The Herald Sun. Retrieved 2009-01-09. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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