South Park: Trapped in the Closet Reaction (Season 9 Episode 12)

[@ViewerOnline101]

So, a few things. First, yes, this what Scientologists actually believe. Second, if you noticed the credits, everyone was listed as John or Jane Smith. That's because Scientologists are well-known for suing anyone who pokes fun of them even the smallest bit, and so crediting everyone as John and Janes Smith was the writers' way of protecting everyone. And after this episode aired, Scientologists had the writers investigated to try and find anything they could incriminate them with, but ended up finding nothing they could use, stating that they were just "two ordinary guys". Third, the voice actor for Chef, who was a Scientologist, was unfortunately pressured into leaving the show because of this episode, and even his church sent the writers' notice quitting for him on his behalf. Watch the episode The Return Of Chef for the writers', um... response to them doing this.

[@kylerasmusson9109]

U do know the guy who voiced chef yes was a scientologist but he was also a very famous singer "Issac hayes"

[@juvygenius]

While Scientologists did send the message to have him quit, he actually didn't have any problems with the episode itself since he knew Matt and Trey really well. Unfortunately around the time the episode was releasing was also when his health was greatly declining. He likely would have left on his own later than when he was forced to with the health issues in mind.

[@Cooper016]

I actually heard a darker story behind Chef's VA. He had actually suffered a really bad stroke (Or seizure?) and the group of Scientology used his confusion as a way to get him to quit. So it's said, not sure how true it is and I can't really take it at face value.

[@kingofrivia1248]

@@juvygenius The scientologist basically spoke for him to leave. I highly recommend leah reminis doku series it describes that cult perfectly

[@Archalias100]

Scientology basically drove Chef’s VA to his death. He suffered a stroke but since Scientology didn’t believe in conventional medication, he died

[@bshadows8950]

yes they believe this 100%

[@trentondhuggins]

Yep

[@willvr4]

I think most of the people in Scientology have buyer's remorse because they spent so much money on bullshit, but it's a good networking club for people with money.

[@chrisdobbs9155]

Mind you, you have to be really deep into scientology before you hear this stuff. Most scientologists don't know that this is what thier religion is based on and are instructed to tell everyone that the xenu stuff is a lie.

[@bshadows8950]

@@chrisdobbs9155 every think is true, i watched an ex-scientologist react to this episode and he confirmed that 🤙 plus , south park creators are obliged to change a bit of scientologists practice in order to write the script.

[@paulmajano]

Talk about going FULL RETARD believer 🤣

[@boredXsomethingXIDK]

That ending is so real. They knew Scientologists and Cruise would go after them, and they were right. The _"Church"_ even had the creators followed at one point but couldn't find any dirt. They tried everything, but South Park won in the end.

[@Richtofen-gy9cj]

Not really, Scientologists pulled Isaac Hayes from the show, that's why we lost Chef

[@J.M.A-Official]

The best part of this whole episode I feel a lot of people miss (at least to my experience) that when the credits roll, every name is John and Jane Smith - just so "on paper" Matt and Treys names aren't tied to the episode 😂😂 One big punch line!

[@spiralentree737]

Couldn't find any dirt? The guys did acid at an award show how were they clean

[@treyowen9213]

@@Richtofen-gy9cjpulled, you mean “murdered”

[@bryanneal939]

​@@Richtofen-gy9cj Chef had a stroke and was unable to work anymore.

[@freyzerb.castro9124]

There are some small details about scientology that were changed for comedic effect but not a single thing about the alien thing was changed or even exagerated, it's crazy lol

[@Conorator]

The only thing that I heard was changed was the purpose of the E-meter, which is surprisingly little.

[@AlbertScoot]

@@Conorator Where do I put my feet?

[@blaketindle4703]

Love how Matt and Trey are literally begging Scientology to sue them at the end! 😂

[@tander101]

John Smith is begging, you mean

[@lefthandboii2085]

so is Jane smith

[@Captain_Caveman1981]

If this episode and the other banned episode of South Park have taught me anything, it's that if you're violent or rich and powerful enough, you can always get your way.

[@fisher3317]

But they can't completely get rid of it. This episode exists and can still be watched. The other episodes exist and can also still be watched (we also know what the uncensored image of Mohammed looks like). Once something has entered the public conscious, it can't be scrubbed away.

[@NateS917]

this really doesnt apply here at all but go off

[@fisher3317]

...and the more you try to make something taboo, the more attention you're going to draw towards it.

[@MathGPT]

“Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man wants to make a million dollars, the the best way would be to start his own religion.” ― L Ron Hubbard.

[@AcidicSceptic]

One of my all time fav SP episodes. I love how the credits at the end are either John or Jane Smith so they'll couldn't sue them, which is the last thing Stan says. Genius.

[@niziggz]

To quote my college biology teacher when asked something about scientology: "Sorry, all I know about scientology comes from South Park."

[@Kaylaw9]

The fact that so many people say that probably makes scientologists angry as hell. AKA they got what they kinda deserved.

[@odetoclear]

trey and matt weren't allowed to call tom cruise "gay" directly so they just came up with the whole "trapped in the closet" thing lol

[@mcgilj1]

They also refer to him as a "fudge packer" in the pulled episodes 200, 201.. lol .

[@bobbobby5200]

@@mcgilj1 I'm ashamed to admit that it took your reply posted under this comment for me to finally understand that fudge packing was a gay joke. I always thought it was something about fudge I didn't know. Only took 20 years to realize lmao.

[@JasonJrake]

This is pretty accurate about SCIENTOLOGY. But you have to pay for a lot of courses from them before they drop the alien story on you.

[@kasper301615]

There is an ex-scientologist that reviewed this episode. They said almost everything is right but some things are kinda out order or just a little off.

[@citypopFM]

The whole Xenu story is actual Scientology lore but they don't reveal any of this to you until you reach OT Level III which takes many years of dedication and six-figures of your money. Otherwise, the vast majority of Scientologists won't know what you're talking about, and the ones who do know what you're talking about are basically told to pretend they have no idea. Big coincidence, by the way, the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, was a shitty pulp science fiction author, but I'm sure that had nothing to do with his terribly written story about Xenu the galactic ruler and alien souls. Tom Cruise also threatened Viacom, which owns Comedy Central and Paramount, to not rerun this episode of South Park or he'd pull out doing promotion for Mission Impossible 3, and Comedy Central indeed didn't rerun it for a while. If you're interested, you should definitely read about L. Ron Hubbard who was basically a sociopath... it's certainly a rabbit hole but an interesting one.

[@djmewtwo6981]

I think Tom cruise was more bothered about his closet comments than all the Scientology stuff

[@lewisfender318]

Bro the way they did John Travolta's voice kills me every time

[@Mertztillithurts]

It's totally the Vinnie Barbarino voice from "Welcome Back Kotter". lol

[@goofychopstix]

Oh my gahd!

[@nealmaxwell790]

I once actually convinced my Sunday school teacher to play the video of the guy explaining Scientology to the class. Probably the first time South Park was played in a church

[@masubg]

I love this, no intro, straight to the point. Thank you! And I am also for the Fat Butt & Pancake Head episode one of my favourite

[@MathGPT]

You seem to appreciate Cartman as a businessman. In that spirit, let me recommend two episodes; Cartmanland (506) where he runs his own theme park, and Future Self N Me (616)

[@PotterBrony82]

Ok, so they called their religion a lie and a scam, heavily implied the homosexuality of prominent members and then straight up looked at the “camera” and dared them to sue. Sure they changed the names of everyone in the credits to John and Jane Smith, but the balls on Matt and Trey are massive

[@Veteransmoker]

Off topic from the point of the episode, I like how Stan's Mom reacted to hearing her son tell her he's depressed. She immediately asks why and how long he's been feeling that way. She shows a real genuine concern for his mental health. Sharon is one of the best Moms in South Park.

[@treyowen9213]

Damn right she is! 🤘🏻

[@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511]

Es curioso porque luego descubrimos que stan en realidad si sufre depresión

[@Absinthexx7]

Yeah there was a video of either a Scientologist or ex Scientologist talking about this episode. Basically he said that there were slight differences in the story but it’s pretty spot on. He was saying the personality test is real to try to convince people to come spend money. He was basically saying the biggest difference is a lot of the crazy shit they say requires you’ve been with them a long time and spent thousands of dollars at the church, which at that time you wouldn’t want to denounce something you invested so much money into. Prob wouldn’t be a good reaction video as it’s already a reaction lol, but if you feel like watching on your own it’s pretty worth it tbh. South Park is crazy when they talk about concepts like this because you think it’s a stupid cartoon but they’re very on point lmao

[@jakefrancis8391]

This is what they believe i googled it South Park isn’t exaggerating this time 😂

[@DSTYYT]

I went to the church of scientology in Edinburgh Scotland and it went exactly like stan taking the test. They gave me the test and told me that the way I answered meant I was depressed and didn't have a purpose

[@patrickn8355]

Same here with the NYC org in times Square. Did 2 workshops and still get contacted to the point I had to change my phone number. You still get emails etc too lmao?

[@DSTYYT]

@@patrickn8355 I gave them a fake name email and address

[@Belgarion9989]

Most Scientologists don’t know this part of their doctrine, but this is revealed to those who pay them enough money.

[@KyuubiMoon]

You know somethings crazy when even South Park has to tell you they didnt make it up.

[@itsa-itsagames]

in an interview or a commentary on this episode, they said that originally they werent going to put "this is what scientologists actually believe" but then they realized that the story sounded too ridiculous ( ...... ) so in order to show the audience , they put that in because they thought people would think its just a crazy south park story lol

[@Kyle_The_Cuber]

I went to the church of Scientology in NYC just to see what it is, and we took the tests and no matter what our answers were they told all of us we were depressed and needed help

[@MrJamaigar]

What better way to reach people than gaslighting them through a test? 😬 Worst of all, it's worked for them so far. 🙄

[@rtyable]

That is the "confidential" OT3 level. They only tell you this once you've given them a shit ton of money and time so you won't reject it because of the time and money you've put into it

[@y2bogus]

Costs 300k last I checked

[@mikemath9508]

I drive my mom to work sometimes. She works in Clearwater, FL, ONE block away from the big scientologist block. It's a two lane road but all of them fucking wear the same thing, don't drive cars or ride bikes, and make it a nightmare to try and turn left or right. They travel in packs usually, and you'd think they would all kinda get to where they're going in the morning and be done, then leave after work, but no, for 12 hours a day I've got to dodge scientologists up and down that road.

[@mikemath9508]

_oh ma gawd_ my favorite john travolta depiction

[@ohmyv3gatron]

The funny part is that’s exactly what they do in Scientology. 😂

[@raytheperson]

Your reactions are always funny asf always nice to see another southpark upload

[@dary0097]

I cam confirm this is EXACTLY what Scientology Believes

[@douglasmurphy3266]

Fat Butt & Pancake Head = Jennifer Lopez episode

[@alexthrailkill]

4:39 “No way they believe that bro” Sir, have you met Xenu before? Edit: I see you immediately got the “trapped in the closet” joke, when did you catch on to “fudge packer”?😂

[@JEFFwasHERE...]

Bro all that alien stuff is completely what they believe

[@danaos4120]

This episode is a masterpiece.

[@victore8342]

If you didn't notice, Stan said he wasn't afraid of being sued. Yet in the end credits, all producers, animators, writers, etc. are listed as John and Jane Smith 🤣

[@stoneeagle7360]

They were protecting the writers since Scientology has what they call a “Fair Game” policy that includes things like litigation, stalking, and (in some cases) assassination. As ballsy as the Conifer Boys are, I’m sure they don’t want shit like that in their consciences.

[@bergman6581]

You missed the last joke. Every male on the credits is called as "John Smith" to avoid being sued.

[@kelseyc3425]

Believe it or not but yes that is what scientologists actually believe

[@brandonhinrichs4393]

They believe that L. Ron Hubbard was the reincarnation of Buddha and he had to come back because when buddha attained enlightenment he thought it was eternal but it ended up being temporary so he had to come back to obtain eternal enlightenment. That's actually true lol

[@fedos]

This is actual Scientology doctrine, but Scientologists don't learn about it until they reach OT IIII, which requires many years and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Scientologists are actually taught that if they hear any of this material before they reach OT III. So it's technically true that Scientologists believe this, but most Scientologists don't know that they believe it. The equivalent would be if it were hidden from Catholics that it's church doctrine that the bread literally becomes the body of Jesus unless they've signed their retirement accounts over to the pope.

[@theduckfromthejoke152]

You missed the end everybody's names in the credit with John Smith and Jane Smith So that it wasn't made by anybody and they can't get sued, Obviously I don't know if it works like that but that's the joke anyway , the credits might as well have read anonymous, who knows maybe it was depressed alien ghosts who made this episode you can't prove it wasn't

[@niziggz]

"And so I pull out my guuunnn! Tell me why won't Tom Cruise come out the closet or I'ma shoot someoooone!"

[@dustinherk8124]

I highly suggest you check out season 11 ep 17 of American Dad, where they parody R. kelly's song. or just react to trapped in a locker. its hard to believe a 52 year old white guy sang the parody song that good.

[@TheFManInk]

South Park didn’t get sued for that episode, but they did lose the voice actor for Chef

[@angelsfan1514]

The R Kelly is spot on

[@syx3s]

i love how the end is basically like south park saying "come at me".

[@Sorenishii]

Yep when scientologist reach OT3 they are told this creation story. Alot of then ended up leaving after learning this. And Isaac Hayes (Chef) left the show over this, he was a scientology as well. Anyone talks bad about the church, scientology sees them as a suppressive person and they cut ties with that person.

[@nbrouse388]

Love these reactions bro 😎 keep it going I’ll be here every one

[@fieryphoenix586]

I was walking around San Jose, near the university library, and I think a Scientologist was giving out invitations to something. I knew nothing about Scientology at the time but threw the invitation away when I was out of this guy's sight.

[@robbiegrant4977]

Zappa did a good take on Scientology with Joes Garage.

[@paytonyoder1260]

Honestly, that story is kind of cool. Even if it isn’t real.

[@richardchase2960]

There's a KZbinr called growing up scientology he watched this episode and said they got all the scientology stuff like 90 % correct

[@rwwilson21]

I saw that to he said the main difference they took was the examine Stan took at the beginning. He said it's a written examine or something. but clearly they changed it for dramatic reasons(makes since).

[@celestehenrickson5846]

yes they actually believe this

[@ccink3931]

16:15 omg the way he says it is so dam funny 100000x now ive seen it and everytime laugh 😂

[@Yzmajhar]

There's a lot of reference, hope next time to react... S9 E13 "Free Willzyx"

[@darealsavage3472]

I'm pretty sure that they actually believe that lol

[@vert2552]

Can bet he didnt get as always at all the episode. Like the fact the last scene was directed to real scientologist.

[@rodrickmcdowell6682]

I don’t know if people realize that not only do they make fun of Scientology but they are also calling Tom Cruise, R Kelly, and John Travolta gay. I’m sure that didn’t go over well either.

[@lornajean27]

You should also react to American Dad's episode where Steve did a parody of trapped in the closet, it's called Trapped in the Locker Room. If you want to react to the full episode, it is Season 11, episode 17. The title is called Criss-Cross Applesauce: The Ballad of Billy Jesusworth

[@pindadopje0162]

I looked into Scientology and yes this is 100% true. I wished it was a cool cult to join but it’s just this stupid 😂

[@Kaylaw9]

I think one of my exes is a scientologist now and I couldn't be happier that I haven't seen someone in years

[@bobapjok4241]

if you like "trapped in the closet" you have to see Weird Al's parody trapped in the drive thru

[@midwaygamer-ou3my]

You think this is weird you should see Mormonism they did a great episode about that one too. And yes both of them are very accurate to what they actually believe.

[@djwindowface_real2]

I love watching your videos especially your South Park videos 😂😂

[@thesaproject]

Because of this episode Isaac Hayes the voice of Chef who was a Scientologist quit the show mid season. The the creators made the episode the return of chef to explain the character’s absence and get revenge. You need to watch it asap!!!😂

[@DisfunktionalTV]

No way!!! Lmaoooo

[@Cure_Hana]

He didn’t quit willingly. According to Isaac’s son, his dad suffered from a stroke around the same time and had to be hospitalized; and some of Issac’s associates from the church issued a resignation without his knowledge or consent.

[@CALLaBOOTY09]

@@DisfunktionalTV idk if you noticed too but the closing credits list everyone as John Smith or Jane Smith, in preparation for the show getting sued.

[@guitarwins1896]

Sadly yes it is what they believe in...like wow man...I don't see how anyone could believe in that. But they really do. Oh the humanity...

[@Pepperwindu]

This is my favorite episode of all. 😂

[@dayvin408]

Bruh, now you have to see the J-Lo episode

[@WittyKittyRitzy]

Ikr... I knew what topic 'that' was... We can't even enjoy his good music anymore in my house. Game over bro 🙄

[@NA-lp2re]

They don’t get told the full set of beliefs until they drop thousands of dollars. Then they get told the story and they feel so stupid they don’t tell anyone about it.

[@stevenkitchen1482]

Southpark episode Somolian Pirates Fat Beard Southpark episode Cartmanland Do the Handicapped go to hell Christian Rock all super funny episodes

[@CJfromMEXICO]

if you want a more serious toned episode, watch Youre getting old, and its a 2 parter if you fw the first one

[@davidosclay852]

This when the Scintologist send ther investigation to spy Trey Parker and Matt Stone what plan to make more fun of them. When the some hours later to investigate they got pretty frustrated when they fond nothing and leave.

[@GuySmithSmoke]

Just imagine if Cartman was chosen

[@hallatahti8219]

so xenu was thanos in thinking galaxy was over populated and killed people from diffrent planets

[@cfairfax85]

What's sad is that they actually believe all this. They really believe we were brought here from another planet.

[@luis-zn9vh]

I can't remember at the moment but there was a young lady who was a big part of the Scientology religion and by watching this episode she stopped

[@Enrique-Garcia]

Only higher-level scientologists believe the Xenu storyline, because they're the only ones aware of it. As a member of scientology, you're required to pay to move up levels (the audit counseling mentioned in the episode), and at every level you learn something more about scientology. I think you don't start hearing the alien stories until like OT7. If you want you can watch the video clip where Leah Remini talks about this, how they started telling her about the alien stories and she started realizing everything was bullshit, and that's why she left.

[@blindbandit1993]

They're actually believe that crap. LOL RIP.

[@crf122]

You gotta watch “fat butt and pancake head”

[@d.warren9197]

Yep that’s what they believe frfr😂

[@charlescccc4236]

They’re crazy. Yet a guy walked on water turned water to wine and rose from the dead totally believable 😂😂😂😂

[@hoodwinkiez]

You did not notice the credits in this episode. :(

[@ludariuspeterson5944]

R.kelly got yanked out his closet

[@JasmineAmberSandbrook1923]

🎶now I'm in the closet too🎶

[@mattsoulard5386]

That’s how they lost Isaac haes. The voice actor was a Scientologist

[@NateS917]

yep, scientologists actually believe that, not that any other religion makes sense, but this is really something else

[@Bennybrad]

This ep got.atcors to leave becuse they never know.they actually belive in this and she ask and they said ya

[@tdrxy]

Creme Fraice, Margaritaville, Insheeption, T.M.I

[@TheJrl420]

I remember watching trapped in the closet before school on MTV that shit was hilarious. I've watched them again since then and it's still funny. I wish r Kelly wasn't such a scumbag it mightve ruined the joy of the trapped in the closet series

[@thewizard8955]

For reals they believe it. I have a friend that is a scientologist

[@DanInBranson]

They weren't lying. You got to be bonkers to believe what they believe. But hey, it's their right to belive it and I respect that. I don't respect them. But I respect their 1st Amendment rights.

[@PigRipperLAW]

This is one of my favorite episodes. And yes, there is no end to the levels of credulity that religious people will buy into.

[@phatalmassacre2268]

It's not an exact belief of Scientology that is being displayed here as far as I'm aware but it's pretty close I mean South Park got it very very close

[@Typicalmarksman8958]

Fact Tom Cruise didn't like this episode

[@nbrouse388]

Everyone leave a like for da homie

[@ghadrackpotato960]

Poor Chef...... :(

[@themalcontent100]

The episode that obliterated a religion.

[@jay-pash]

Watch the woodland critter Christmas episode!! Season 8 ep 14