{"id":352913,"date":"2025-11-18T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=402035"},"modified":"2025-11-18T06:04:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:04:40","slug":"south-park-was-about-to-be-canceled-before-it-aired-because-of-one-of-its-most-iconic-characters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/south-park-was-about-to-be-canceled-before-it-aired-because-of-one-of-its-most-iconic-characters\/","title":{"rendered":"South Park was about to be canceled before it aired because of one of its most iconic characters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The iconic character Mr. Hankey, created by Trey Parker during his childhood, has left an indelible mark on pop culture thanks to his role in the series South Park<\/a>. Originally conceived as a comedic figure to teach children proper bathroom use, the character became a symbol of the series, which has reached 28 seasons, a movie, and numerous video games since its premiere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Mr. Moj\u00f3n did not please at Fox<\/h2>\n\n\n

The story of how Mr. Hankey made it to television is remarkable. After Fox refused to air the series due to its Mr. Hankey episode, deemed “too grotesque,” Parker and his partner Matt Stone found a new home at Comedy Central, where they were enthusiastically welcomed<\/strong>. This initial rejection by Fox is seen today as a strategic mistake, given the monumental success of South Park in merchandising and its cultural impact.<\/p>\n\n\n

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