Friend Criticizes Paramount for Removing 'South Park' Episode from Reruns, Suggests Kirk Would've Approved Airing It Again
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, found himself the subject of a 'South Park' parody, which he publicly praised as a 'badge of honour' at the time of its release. The episode, titled 'Got a Nut,' featured main character Eric Cartman sporting a hairstyle similar to Kirk's while mocking his viral exchanges with college students.
In an interview with Digital, Kirk spoke about the parody, expressing his support for humor in politics and belief that it could help address some of the problems in the political sphere. He urged conservatives to be able to take a joke, stating that part of the problem in politics is a lack of good humor.
Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of 'The Charlie Kirk Show' and a friend of Kirk, is calling out Paramount for pulling the episode. Kolvet argued that Kirk would have wanted the episode to remain on air, noting that he 'loved' being featured in the long-running show. He urged Paramount to reinstate the episode, saying it carried personal meaning for Kirk.
The episode is still available on Paramount+ on demand. Shortly after the parody episode was released, Kirk posted a video of it on social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, with laughing face emojis. He even changed his podcast's profile picture on these platforms to the cartoon version of himself after the episode was released, suggesting that he had a positive view of the parody and found it amusing.
Kirk's statements also indicate that he saw a deeper meaning in the parody. From a more practical life standpoint, he believed that we are all broken people and should stop taking ourselves so seriously. From a religious standpoint, according to Kirk, we are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God.
Tragically, shortly after the parody episode was released, Kirk was shot and killed while speaking to students at Utah Valley University. Comedy Central pulled the episode from its cable rotation hours after the incident. Charlie Kirk leaves behind a wife and two children.
Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the images of Charlie Kirk as a cartoon character remain on his Instagram and TikTok accounts today, serving as a reminder of his sense of humour and his ability to find light in even the most challenging situations.
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