Comedy Central's "JC" to Depict Cartoon Jesus
After stirring controversy earlier this year with their depiction of the prophet Muhammad, Comedy Central writers are describing "JC" as, "a playful take on religion and society with a sprinkle of dumb." The storyline will follow the animated Jesus as he travels to New York in an attempt to become "a regular guy."
While depictions of Jesus continue to surface in episodes of the increasingly popular and controversial animated series "South Park," "JC" will mark the first time the character has received his own show.
The project's writers and producers hail from Reveille, the production company behind several popular comedy sitcoms, including "The Office" and "Ugly Betty." According to the original thumbnail sketch, "JC" will depict God as a lazy man who spends his days playing video games and ignoring his son Jesus.
Last Thursday, Catholic League President William Donohue issued a statement concerning the new cartoon and even went so far as to refer to the show's producers as "deceivers."
"These are the same executives who delight in bashing Christians while continuing to censor any depiction of Muhammad on 'South Park,"
Kent Alterman, head of original programming and production at Comedy Central, says the show is just a normal part of producing quality comedy and that "in its purest form [comedy] always makes some people feel uncomfortable."
Donohue disagrees. "Besides the fact that there is no end to the number of comedians who have made a huge name for themselves without ever offending anyone, what is even more relevant is the fact that Comedy Central has absolutely no interest in making Muslims feel uncomfortable."
"South Park" producers continue to feature their Muhammad character, but often cover him with a black box, as Muslims believe that any representation of their prophet is blasphemous.
Network spokesman Tony Fox refused several requests from reporters seeking comments both on Donohue's statements and further details on "JC," according to "The Huffington Post."
According to several reports, "JC" is only a few steps into the preproduction process and network executives will have to okay the script and storyline pitch before the show gets the green light.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentI don't see how comedy can be funny when it causes such grief.
These losers at Comedy Central have no class, or shame whatsoever, and are responsible for the filthiest and most vulgar content ever seen and heard on television! Of which their writers have absolutely no talent whatsoever! They shamelessly and pathetically mock the ultra-personal beliefs that people hold sacred their entire lives, just to try and make a buck. And now, even God Himself! Anything is fair game to the losers at Comedy Central. Perhaps Christians should start holding them accountable to the same standards that Muslims are holding them to.
My entire family has boycotted Comedy Central and every single one of their sponsors FOR LIFE! I call on all Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and decent people everywhere to do the same: BOYCOTT COMEDY CENTRAL FOR LIFE!
The only reason Comedy Central bleeps out Muhammad is because there scared of being killed by Muslims. They have already been threatened. I do believe that it is wrong to threaten people. But I have to say for once I can't blame them much. It is blasphemous toward there prophet. As well as its blasphemous toward our Lord Jesus Christ for making such a horrid show. Comedy Central should be ashamed of themselves. And if they continue with this show I believe it will be offensive toward any religious believer as myself. And one day the producers of the show will one day have to answer to there maker; the one they are calling lazy in the show. I bet God is loving that. May God have misery on the makers of this show souls.