Trey Parker and Matt Stone talks real life characters behind South Park and more...

Matt Stone and Trey Parker interviewed in The 7PM Project (February 2, 2017). They talk about the creative process, controversy,the best reaction they’ve had from a celebrity and the real life characters behind South Park.

[@AcidAroma]

“We’re thinking of owning restaurants.” Not a year later Matt Stone and Trey Parker are now the proud owners of the real life Casa Bonita Mexican restaurant. Amazing.

[@klammyvagikarp7578]

I think people assumed they were joking since they're comedians. Aussies are used to speaking in sarcasm, so they probably thought they were taking the piss. I also saw a KZbin video about how they have to watch the cable schedules because whenever that episode gets broadcast, Casa Bonita gets a spike in customers.

[@cameronolson6780]

Holy shit, I didn't know they bought Casa Bonita! That's too perfect. Thank you for that interesting tidbit!

[@DistractedTrader]

Schity mexican restaurant?

[@cameronolson6780]

@@DistractedTrader Shitty as far as food, but kind of a legendary restaurant in Denver as they have a waterfall and cliff divers inside the restaurant for entertainment. It was featured in a South Park episode.

[@DistractedTrader]

@@cameronolson6780 Nice to know ;) Did you get the reference though? lmao

[@Free_Range_Hippo]

These two are among the greatest writers of all world history, and THE greatest satirists of all time.

[@robertnewton5343]

Absofuckinlutely

[@pandapumper]

Even musically. There are a lot of song writers who wish they had a quarter of the composing skills they have. It’s crazy how good they are

[@gp2860]

They’re the best contemporaries no question, however, Twain was and is still the best American satirist.

[@thespamdance311]

As good as, if not better than, Monty Python.

[@jacoblandman7345]

Honestly

[@berlyngrey9242]

" we never set out to be controversial or offensive we just are offensive" excellent quote

[@DarknessIsThePath]

Until they changed Token's name to appeal to the woke cult.

[@mcgrudo]

@@DarknessIsThePath It was a clever turn tbf

[@riverh6998]

​@@DarknessIsThePath it's south park, it's a jab at woke culture

[@Maqqiato]

@@DarknessIsThePath no they were gaslighting them about thinking that his name was token meant they are bigots

[@larrylucid5502]

@@mcgrudo so if its clever its not cowardly ? solid reasoning.

[@emusaurus]

I love how they’re like “no, we don’t feel bad about any of it”. It’s really refreshing in this whole “you have to apologise for something offensive you said 40 years ago” world we live in.

[@josephstalin2606]

Exactly. Trey and Matt transcend cancel culture

[@AWMK101]

@@josephstalin2606 Well probably because they're not bad people

[@BananaFanatic]

@@AWMK101 Reckful was a bad guy? no

[@AWMK101]

@@BananaFanatic I had zero idea who that was and when I looked it up it was a streamer who was temp banned from twitch for nudity in a stream and then killed himself in an unrelated incident. Not really sure how or what that has to do with cancel culture to be perfectly honest

[@kabouterwesley83]

Or worse, "you have to apologise for something your ancestors did 200 years ago"

[@joekev27]

They should never stop creating these two are geniuses.

[@DankDave211]

one interview trey said, he will keep making south park until he physically can't.

[@Newton2222]

@@DankDave211 OMG! Are you being cereal?

[@mattygeno]

@@DankDave211 Hell yessss.

[@ericmontiel3234]

Listened to an interview where Trey Parker said they've been waiting to be canceled for offending people since the first season. He was saying how they have all had backup plans since the beginning, but he's confused as to how they're still running. Super funny!

[@kayzeaza]

@@ericmontiel3234 they also just got like a billion dollar deal with Paramount to producer a few movies and more seasons of South Park, so they’ll be around a few more years at least

[@samsquanch1996]

Long-time best friends and business partners who are still doing their thing 20-something years later. This type of dynamic is rare.

[@chucktouchton398]

Trey Parker and Matt Stone are geniuses. They have maintained their integrity for over 20 years and I am a grateful, lifelong fan of their work...

[@xXWillsW1LYXx]

Tegridy*

[@avnn.1851]

Yea guy it’s spelled TEGRITY Spelling it “integrity” is the same as correct and incorrect. So you’re basically saying they have no tegrity.

[@hughmungus7621]

It’s TEGRITY***

[@mattsmith1173]

They are... there's no doubt

[@Saber23]

They don’t have any integrity at all

[@BlueShift2000]

I love how in sync both are. One cuts into the other and it still feels like it is one and the same person talking.

[@11DNA11]

You can't even interview one or the other. This is a package deal :D You get both guys or none :)

[@brisildvelo6007]

When I listen to Trey Parker is like I'm listening to Butters's dad

[@FuckNutt]

I just hear randy

[@LordDirus007]

Yeah I hear Randy Marsh

[@TheRoark85]

Butters... THIS IS YOUR FATHER...

[@FuckNutt]

@oi nah hm i dunno i still hear randy maybe cuz randy gets more screen time than butters dad idk

[@DrSpaceman42]

You’re grounded

[@BlueJWay999]

I bet Trey was the type of college kid who doesn't even start his project until like 1 hr before it's due.

[@TheKaienshibasnejiba]

In one of the commentary minis they literally said they'd do that type of thing regularly in college.

[@almightyfonics]

That’s every college kid, including me.

[@RedFoxSkull]

Trey and Matt actually met in college lol

[@timc7035]

I don't understand how you can do something like that. I procrastinate month long projects, but start a couple of days before it's due.

[@grytubetv6634]

They are still doing it in a way.

[@leonardofontes7007]

The fact that they're still voice acting lots of characters and writing most episodes by themselves after 25 years is insane. So much passion, i love it

[@RustinChole]

Trey and Matt could just stand on a stage doing voices and it would probably be the funniest thing ever.

[@Ironman374]

Comedy is a flat circle.

[@Your_Father_LA]

“HEY! HEY! Let’s Go Kickassru!” I know it’s not that but it’s just funnier as “kickass”ru

[@poopa_stinka]

“Look at me I’m an American, wait, let me pay for this with my *credit* *card* “

[@joshuagraham9217]

They did it last week and people say it’s the best concert they’ve ever been to!

[@RustinChole]

@@joshuagraham9217 it was amazing. Wish they had taken that act on tour.

[@LalitoTV]

I like the lack of hesitation when they said "each other" Love watching these two

[@bloopy6166]

Wish I had a friendship like theirs

[@fourtunes9647]

"Is there any celebrity you haven't gone at because you respect them too much?" "Each other." They're just too wholesome😭

[@XSlimSxadyX]

And they were roommates

[@Definitelynotabot4]

Ikrrr

[@clinbrofh839]

And Brian Boitano, they only showed him in a good light. Which like, fair, I've never seen a man eat so many chicken wings.

[@alexanderwindh4830]

Beautiful

[@ericfurst6091]

​@@clinbrofh839James Cameron

[@9ra307]

These two just signed a $900 million dollar contract promising more seasons… this is inspirational and I never would have thought it would come from South Park creators.

[@alexanderhigh3834]

Matt Stone and Trey Parker will go down in history as the greatest writers of sattirical comedy in human history. Their ability to parody current events is absolutely unparalleled. God bless these two and their contribution to comedy and media.

[@ryanmchugh7840]

Yep that’s it. They don’t discriminate, every single person on planet 🌎 is fair game for them. They’re always so far ahead of everyone else when it comes to world issues and bringing it across with their own genius humour.

[@newyorkgiantsfan5440]

The fact these 2 still write and perform together is amazing.

[@winstonmarlowe5254]

heterosexual life partners

[@patrickking9600]

The number of times an episode of South Park has ended with the town carrying pitchforks and running someone off makes me realize that Trey and Matt probably believe it will happen to them.

[@spacecowboy07723]

Thry took our jobs

[@dansheffield4021]

They said they are shocked it hasn't happened long ago.

[@seanoreilly1832]

Or a mirror of online behaviour

[@ChickenoftheRailyard]

They both say in interviews that the car is packed and they are ready to go when the mob finally comes for them

[@captainphoenix]

Rabble! RABBLERABBLERABBLERABBLE

[@hanieldarrison]

hahaha australians be like: alroit gois let’s get on to south pahk

[@Dad-jk3zi]

yes daniel, they do indeed be like.

[@JohnSmith-rk6jy]

@@Dad-jk3zi I’m gunna have to use this one. 👍

[@randomdude4669]

Hahaha imagine not being americans what losers lmao

[@meesalikeu88]

@@randomdude4669 imagine being a grownazz mocking a child’s post on youtube 🙄

[@randomdude4669]

@@meesalikeu88 whos the child?

[@charlesyoung3503]

"We were thinking of getting a restaurant." This aged very well

[@Cujobob]

Of all restaurants, too 😂

[@johngullo9420]

Amazing what Matt and Trey can do in 6 days. And they’ve been doing it for 20+ years.

[@spilkcore-8205]

The Mr. Mackey inspiration is fucking hilarious 🤣

[@HunterShows]

Mmmkay.

[@TomBrennan183]

It's not an impression he voices Mr Mackey.

[@antonioelaventurero9117]

​@TomBrennan183 Where Mr. Mackey came from. A counselor he had, Mr. LACKEY. that he had a distinctive voice and because of his counselor, he started doing voices or imitating voices. Responding to his counselor in HIS voice! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesmichaels4979]

The Project are the people who get offended by South Park and called for its cancellation

[@mdaddy775]

But they've given the South Park guys a friendly interview - maybe you're just wrong about them.

[@HOTD108_]

​@@mdaddy775 No. The Project is owned by Rupert Murdoch, who is an infamous propagandist who pays off politicians to legislate so that he can make more money and gain more control. It's not up for debate, The Project is objectively destructive towards an unbias socity.

[@booooooosh9511]

@@HOTD108_ Back in your corner you're scaring children again

[@cliffpaul2483]

@@DrSpaceman42 ok

[@cliffpaul2483]

@@booooooosh9511 ok

[@MiguelSanchez-zu9er]

Only two blokes that could make 7pm project watchable

[@Tyler-zr4fc]

When they're not being goofy, they're actually really charming, intelligent dudes. Respect

[@pmode]

People who are funny are like that

[@brucemanly]

@@pmode good comedy requires intelligence and self awareness. There are plenty of so called comedians that don't have either and are terrible

[@kyleerhard9284]

Day in and day out we have south park on constant loop. I have often wondered why watching the same episodes over and over never get boring. Still laugh our asses off like it's the first time watching. Thank you Trey and Matt

[@hughmungus7621]

“It’s not offensive if you do it right” Perfectly said!

[@irishluck8681]

I like how they both stuck together as comic geniuses after all these years. I hope they never have a falling out with each other. It would be like what happened to John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

[@adlibswithalexdelesky7158]

I actually enjoyed how smoothly The Project conducted this interview.. didn't expect to see them getting flamed in the comments 😂

[@hidad5601]

Yeah I dont care for them but it wasn't that bad. Saying that you can see Waleed itching to accuse them of something bad.

[@ThatFilmisGnarly]

"we're talking about opening a restaurant" and in August of 2021, they announced their plan to buy Casa Bonita.

[@mansah707]

The greatest creative duo I have ever seen or known . They are just geniuses .

[@RastaAfricanGentleman]

By far the best interview to watch 😂 maybe I am bias as a South Park fan... Mr Macky took it

[@brettcomstock1156]

I’ll never forget the first time I saw South Park. I had no preview of what to expect. Of course, it didn’t take long for it to be my new favorite. All these years later, it still is my favorite.

[@liambruh4678]

This is Australia's biggest propaganda show and all the hosts should be in jail :(

[@jacob9399]

How so? I’m from America and I’m not familiar with this show.

[@IyeViking]

@Troy Staunton imho, Aussie TV sucks so much

[@jamiewilson5679]

@@jacob9399 alan jones.

[@Mpmpmpmmppmpmpmp]

@@jacob9399 they are heavily leftist (not saying that’s a bad thing) and they chose to purposely take clips out of context in order to fit their agenda. So it’s basically incredibly bias and not enjoyable to watch especially at 6 pm when this show it typical aired

[@MajesticSkywhale]

@George Wright his name is NUTTY the squirrell, and he's three years old. huh, that squirrell can water-ski!

[@Eric-ld4mz]

It’s always weird seeing them forced into these interviews with npcs

[@octo.lina69]

"forced" 🤔

[@KingNexusMOCs]

They're multi millionaires; they don't do an interview if they don't want to.

[@DarkWandererAU]

@@KingNexusMOCs Between the 2 of them, they are worth $1.2 billion!

[@inward_censorship6085]

Mic drop

[@BernieMadoff-qv5in]

@@octo.lina69 it’s probably part of a contract or something that says they have to do a couple appearances here and there.. that’s my guess anyway.

[@SlalomHO]

its impossible to not like these guys

[@B77548]

a lot of people hate them lol

[@WiredLain_]

People who have no sense of humor and are offended easily don’t like them ahaha

[@HB-vy5mr]

@Barfieman362 in that case i dont think anybody can like them

[@user-sy7jd9eg6d]

@Barfieman362 no unless you take jokes seriously lol

[@toxiwashere]

@Barfieman362 actually the Mormons took that episode like Chads, they didn't throw a fit they just kinda went "That was mean but it's funny"

[@waynepayne9875]

I like that you can tell the interviewers are all genuinely south park fans

[@alexkimball7601]

"We're thinking about opening a restaurant". They had to have known by this point, right? Like, they knew they were buying Casa Bonita.

[@tonylovesducks2501]

I think so too lol

[@r.d.6565]

May South Park Never End!

[@WhiskeyShred]

Love Matt and Trey, but the Project is trash journalism 99% of the time

[@ladystoneheart8155]

I was actually impressed that they weren’t total buzzkills in this interview. Almost like they haven’t completely forgotten how joy feels

[@WhiskeyShred]

Lady Stoneheart yeh I’ll agree to that 👍

[@masennakonieczny2377]

Aussie version of cnn?

[@guyb6665]

Mind control

[@randomvideos6854]

@@ladystoneheart8155 because they know south park matt and trey will rip on them badly if they did

[@gruweldaad]

Seeing them on stage with Waleed Aly, knowing that there’s a 100% chance that he would defend whatever jihadist might have murdered them for animating the prophet Muhammad, is beyond disturbing.

[@annamarino1204]

Itsssss aaaaaa ssshhhhoowwwwwwwwwww

[@TheRoark85]

And if their famous censored episode actually showed it I bet he would be calling for them to be jailed.

[@toranarama1]

They just come across as genuine dudes and best mates that will never let anyone pit them against each other.

[@dead_marker377]

Trey and Matt are the definition of best friends.

[@tiffany7023]

Dear Father in heaven, please let south park continue running until the day you return to this earth, Amen

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

A little ironic there,don’t you think.😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Blackheathenly]

I hope Satan comes back with him.

[@xGaLoSx]

They just signed another massive deal, years of south park still to come!

[@ricoreyonfire]

These two legends right here we need to protect at all costs🙅 they've made our lives enjoyable thanx to Southpark. Life is a bitch and Southpark really does help with laughs. I can't imagine i life without Southpark

[@usedforks]

They don't need to be protected. They protect themselves by not caring what anybody else thinks. That's the beauty of Matt and Trey.

[@ricoreyonfire]

@@usedforks well said👌

[@11DNA11]

They're literally uncancellable. Parker and Stone can do wth they want to and still come out on top :)

[@matth227]

@@11DNA11 I’m pretty sure if they cancelled South Park there would be riots 😂

[@314159BC]

It would be incredible to have the opportunity to sit and talk with them without a bunch of cameras.

[@frankvonfrauner]

The reason they haven't been "run out of town" is because of what Trey said, they don't focus on the offensive part, and they tell the truth. It's hard to gain a lot of momentum when your argument for canceling someone is an obvious lie.

[@DamianHowardTV]

And this explains exactly why these guys are TRUE comedians. TRUE comedy is a mixture of being offensive, controversial and funny. And the fact these guys don’t even care how offensive something is, is what makes them so great.

[@jasonotto9126]

All the best comedians have the same mindset. They just focus on honing their craft. In the end the crowd will show you if you are bettering yourself. Legends

[@DanAnkers]

a restaurant...and now they bought Casa Bonita's....these two guys are so genuinely interesting and hilarious

[@alanm500]

They weren’t lying about the restaurant. They just opened Casa Bonita!!

[@photosolutions8618]

4:05 They actually recently bought a restaurant in Colorado. That restaurant is the actual Casa Bonita.

[@johnhart8856]

4:00 ... we're they foreshadowing their purchase of Casa Bonita, even back then in 2017?!

[@elyogito5621]

Really love these guys they understand reality and the world around them, especially what it’s really like being as a kid the more you watch it the more you can relate. These guys could’ve stopped but they kept cranking episodes and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever watched in my life

[@moviemaniac8815]

Love that their still best friends!

[@noidontcare66]

3:31 omg I can’t stop frickin laughing help MEEEEEEEE I LOVE THEM SMMM

[@mortenfrosthansen84]

3 years after this aired, they actually did open that restaurant

[@JEToneAlly]

Finally, the mystery of Mr Mackey is solved.

[@MinimiMax]

Well I mean not really. It has been well documented for years that he's based on a real counselor. Mr. Garrison is also based on a teacher of one of them, a teacher that legit had a hand puppet called Mr. Hat.

[@tjrox03]

@@MinimiMax FREE HAT FREE HAT

[@forest_maiden]

@@tjrox03 That was one of my favourite episodes lol

[@gb18407]

Mkay

[@anna_inu]

3:30

[@LandonBalk]

“Next time we’ll be back on your show it’ll be for a restaurant.” Hello Casa Bonita

[@JM-wn6gu]

Legends. Honestly these two get a free pass from me for any offensive jokes because they're just so well done and hilarious

[@stuntcock8921]

No one needs your permission to make offensive jokes.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Nobody needs your pass, bud.

[@anzus6859]

they should make a new casabonita restaurant in Vegas or something

[@ericg1100]

Anzus Casa Bonita is real

[@anzus6859]

@@ericg1100 I know thats why o said open a NEW cassabonita

[@Zuch3to]

@@anzus6859 They are trying to buy the Casa Bonita in Denver now!

[@TheWaynelds]

Nowadays, the show airs as its being made. They produce each scene, render it and air it right after. During that scene and commercial breaks, they go on to make the next scene.

[@meesalikeu88]

naahh, only certain episodes that are highly topical of the moment or when they get way behind.

[@420gzuz]

my immediate thought, the instant this show host started talking: "How to speak San Franciscan" ;)

[@NegrO-C0ck13]

I love you guys so freakin much...You've brought so much laughter , joy and amusement to me over the years..Your humour is goddamn hilarious and original. Thank you for not suing me for making a character based on your super funny show. I Fucking Love You Both. God Bless ✌💪👍😀

[@catchncookpa]

“There’s a marquee up on broadway. We better write this” That literally made me almost shit myself laughing

[@laxrat25]

oh my god they're opening a real life city wok

[@BeazleyStudios]

I watched an interview where the guys said that City Wok is an actual business in Colorado. The whole gag about the way the owner pronounces "City" as "Chity" is based on how the real person would speak.

[@nathanpadilla719]

They're buying the real Casa Bonita.

[@boataxe4605]

@@BeazleyStudios You mean “Shity”.

[@notveryobviousguy4373]

Little did we know, they were planning to buy casa bonita restaurant in Colorado!! So cool! Hopefully I can go there someday !

[@chrisfromsouthaus2735]

I'm so conflicted. On one hand there is Trey and Matt, who are heroes of mine. On the other is the Project, a panel of loathsome, detestable individuals.

[@arturorodriguez1785]

These two are amazing! And the crowd was awesome!

[@wo4488]

The real life Stan and Kyle

[@whatever305j]

one thing i learned from matt and trey is dont let the world change who you are if it offends them fuck it

[@ivanzotau9151]

Wow, they are so old now, do you remember first and second seson?

[@joshuajkoplin]

We’re all so fucking lucky these dudes are alive and have stayed working together and giving us South Park.

[@caldogz90]

Trey Parker is an absolute genius

[@delilh325]

Wow this was very dynamic, fast, and the interviewers were not stepping on each other, really really good

[@Corpselordx]

They should start Tegridy Farms for realsies xD

[@PolarWarriors]

The candid fake laughter is ruining the whole interview

[@Austin-vp6qq]

As always, thanks for uploading! Is there any chance you'll upload more commentaries?

[@TheGOODson]

How about in one hour ? :)

[@Crash_Bash_4ever]

I want season 13 , best season imo

[@Austin-vp6qq]

@@TheGOODson Awesome man!

[@MikEEEB32]

I wonder if they were the type of students who waited til the last night to turn in their end of the year class project?

[@ezyduzit423]

4 Years Later: They Own Casa Bonita

[@jebas08]

These 2 are my favorite comedians and actors. They are so talented to make an amazing tv show in only 6 days and I am amazed in how cool and funny people they are.

[@sophiecartman]

They are the coolest, their prescence warms my heart!! I love them!

[@briannamays4945]

The fact that I’m watching this now and they are actually reopening Casa Bonita is amazing!

[@veggiesarefruits]

Thank you guys sooo much for doing the trans athlete one! We genuinely appreciate you showing the insanity on your show, cuz it's legitimately the only show that tells the truth anymore, and the funniest show ever since the first episode aired.

[@XSlimSxadyX]

Matt and Trey are not transphobic and I believe they will change their opinion on that ep if they haven’t already. As a trans person, South Park had NEVER been transphobic until that episode, even though they portray Heather as a “fake” trans woman. I hope they bring Heather back and have her atone for her sins and apologize to Strong Woman.

[@peaces2386]

idk how exactly they did it with this one specifically. but for instance when they talked about climate change seasons ago they made fun of it as well and didnt really beliebe in it at that point of time but seasons later they realised that climate change actually is a real thing and kind of demonstrated their new thinking in an episode where they basically said: yeah climate change was real n we are one of the guys that unfortunatelly doubted it back then. (manbear pig)

[@NovaNinja_]

It's a show with a walking talking singing piece of poo that spreads Christmas cheer, don't read too deep into it. They make fun of literally everybody for basically no reason. And that's why it's great

[@bucket_fam_eli6583]

I love how they say that they’ve been trying to get run out basically meaning they trying to get canceled but it hasn’t happened because too many people love South Park and love them.❤️😂😂

[@Sym_BionicVibin497]

We love you Trey Parker and Matt Stone

[@foghornfoggyface]

They were all so happy to have them on. The enthusiasm is just exuding from all of them

[@jayfulton1116]

These guys are amazing if only everyone was like this sadly we have too many toxic people these days

[@pbc_03]

They stayed true to themselves and never caved to outside noise. mad respect!

[@seanfenrir]

From reading the comments, I'm guessing this show is Aus version of TMZ?

[@Mpmpmpmmppmpmpmp]

😂 yep

[@Will_is_ill]

no its not its kinda like news/talk show in one for middle aged people

[@jjjd12346]

seems like the aus version of the view or some daytime cnn show

[@coolbrotherf127]

It's like The View in America. Just a mediocre talk show with really annoying host.

[@DrMysterion]

It's Aus CNN

[@Ayan44]

Wish they live a long time can't live without South park 🏞️

[@jonreklaw6492]

They deserve immortality

[@kornpop6605]

They just bought a restaurant in Denver haha.

[@AlmostEthical]

Mr Lackey was hilarious!

[@gb18407]

M'kay

[@SaabTheFox]

These two dudes are legendary

[@Hazardlv]

Been watching South Park since 1959.

[@therealENENRA]

These guys are legends!

[@jonm2630]

“We thought of owning a restaurant” proceeds to buy casa Bonita

[@simonettacarsonelli]

These dudes are visionaries and genuinely funny people. The Project is a leech... Matt & Trey made it great in this instance. But the panel are try-hard and PC pushers,

[@vader745]

exactly! The clowns on the project and what they push are what Trey and Matt dislike, they said openly previously they hate liberals

[@sinnisstarleriche1220]

Cesar Milan is the only celebrity they didn't make fun of, he was very true to character.

[@Onesteve3333]

This musical is absolutely brilliant. Saw it twice.

[@Runz32]

The South Park Movie is actually a musical as well. It’s pretty amazing too.

[@Onesteve3333]

@@Runz32 it even got an Oscar, so that's very true 🥳