When Isaac Hayes ended with “South Park” in 2006, he triggered violent reactions. Understood, because the figure of the Jerome “Chef” Mcelroy he spoken literally was one of the strongest voices in the cosmos of the nasty cartoon series.
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Hayes also founded his departure with the episode “Trapped in the Closet” (cupboard whisper), which made headlines because of her violent criticism of Scientology. Among other things, Scientologists such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta were tackled. Hayes was also a Scientologist.
In his statement on his departure at “South Park” it was said at the time: “There is a place in this world for satire, but there is also a point where satire stops and intolerance and fanaticism towards the religious beliefs of others begin.”
Isaac Hayes: Stroke and Scientology
What nobody knew at the time: The musician had only a few years to live – and was probably forced to take this step by Scientology. This is what his son, Isaac Hayes III.
In an interview with “Cracked” The latter explained that Hayes recovered from a stroke at the time and “literally learned to speak again” and was hardly able to make decisions. All people around him were his part of the sect. “The decisions about his participation in the show and his exit were made by these people, not by him. He would never have given up the series voluntarily.”
In a complementary contribution to X, Hayes III, who was confirmed: “He was pushed out by illness and by people who were not concerned with his well -being. This is for everyone who loved the chef. This is for everyone who admired my father’s work. This is the truth about what has really happened.”
The “South Park” creator Matt Stone and Trey Parker reacted in astonishment years later by justification for the exit from Isaac Hayes. You would not have noticed any objections from him in the numerous attacks on other religions in the series. Only when it came to Scientology did the singer react.
According to Stone, it was felt that “a little lazy” was felt and Scientology put pressure on her series star. This was also why he was left out in the notorious “Trapped in the Closet” episode as a precaution. Wil one was also convinced that “something horrific” had to be decided with the episode “The Return of the Chef” at the start of the 10th season the adult brainwashing by Scientology.