South Park's latest episode is set at a Halloween party in Hell. During the party, guests (including Hitler, Notorious BIG and Princess Diana) are insulted that someone is dressed up as Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter. All of the guests believe this is in terribly bad taste until he is able to convince them that he is the real thing.
South Park is one of the few television shows that sometimes gives great insight into modern western culture. Other times, it just appears to be going for shock value. Which is this?
A few issues:
(1) Is it ever in "good taste" to satirize someone's death or someone who is dead?
(2) If so, is there a waiting period and for how long?
(3) If someone is offended by the satire, what should that person's reaction be?
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