Well the teaser trailer could not have been anymore correct when it said certain Hollywood stars would not exactly be “happy” when it comes to the new marionette film Team America: World Police from “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.
Sean Penn, recent Oscar winner for his role in Clint Eastwood’s Mystic River, let his feelings be known for the upcoming comedy by sending the creators a personal memo, of which The Drudge Report got their hands on. While trying to remain “cordial” Penn doesn’t hold back his feelings as he addresses a couple of issues not only in relation to the film, check it out below.
To Trey Parker and Matt Stone,
I remember a cordial hello when you guys were beginning to be famous guys around Hollywood at some party. I remember several times getting a few giggles out of your humor. I remember not being bothered as you traded on my name among others to appear witty, above it all, and likeable to your crowd. I never mind being of service, in satire and silliness.
I do mind when anybody who doesn’t have a child, doesn’t have a child at war, or isn’t or won’t be in harm’s way themselves, is encouraging that there’s “no shame in not voting” “if you don’t know what you’re talking about” (Mr. Stone) without mentioning the shame of not knowing what your talking about, and encouraging people to know. You guys are talented young guys but alas, primarily young guys. It’s all well to joke about me or whomever you choose. Not so well, to encourage irresponsibility that will ultimately lead to the disembowelment, mutilation, exploitation, and death of innocent people throughout the world. The vote matters to them. No one’s ignorance, indcluding a couple of hip cross-dressers, is an excuse.
All best, and a sincere fuck you,
Sean Penn
P.S. Take this as a personal invitation from me to you (you can ask Dennis Miller along for the ride as well) to escort you on a trip, which I took last Christmas. We’ll fly to Amman, Jordan and I’ll ride with you in a (?) 12 hours through the Sunni Triangle into Fallujah and Baghdad and I’ll show you around. When we return, make all the fun you want.
Team America opens in theaters October 15th, click here for photos, trailers and more.
