It's not like we have a formula, but I think one of the reasons this show has survived is that it has a big heart at its center. Other cartoon shows have people crap on each other and make racist jokes. But I don't think people tune in for that. I just don't think a show lasts for 10 years without a heart.

In April 2010 Trey Parker and Matt Stone received a "warning" for allegedly representing the Prophet Muhammad in a bear costume: "We have to warn Matt and Trey [South Park creators] that what they are doing is stupid and they will probably wind up like Theo van Gogh for airing this show. He also played piano for the chorus and was president of the choir counsel. The result was the shorts Princess.

His first success came from Cannibal! The Musical. Parker started his film career in 1992 making a holiday short titled Jesus vs.