“They actually went for us”
Joe Jonas has mentioned on the South Park parody of Jonas Brothers, and stated that Nick and Kevin weren’t too happy with the depiction.
The animated present – recognized for brutally mocking and tearing down popular culture figures – took purpose on the boy band in the course of the peak of their time on Disney Channel, and portrayed them as company shills who have been being exploited by vengeful boss, Mickey Mouse.
Aired in 2009 as a part of the present’s thirteenth season, episode The Ring made a nod to the movie Jonas Brothers: The 3D Live performance Expertise, and noticed the Disney company making an attempt to make use of the band’s picture to promote intercourse to younger feminine viewers – all whereas making an attempt to keep up their respectable picture by making them put on purity rings as an indication of their virginity. In a single scene, they’re seen being violently crushed by Mickey Mouse for disobeying his orders.
Talking in regards to the depiction of him and his brothers in an upcoming episode of Legendary Kitchen’s Final Meals, Joe Jonas defined how he had a extra constructive response to the episode than his siblings on the time.
“I feel I used to be the one brother that liked it,” he stated (by way of Entertainment Weekly). “I assumed it was hilarious, as a result of I watched South Park, and I used to be like, ‘That is so humorous, I do know what they’re doing, they make enjoyable of everybody!’”
“To be made enjoyable of by a comic book is often an indication that they offer a shit, they usually care, and it’s humorous. They actually went for us,” he added. “I imply, what an honour to get my ass kicked by Mickey… I feel it’s considered one of my favorite episodes.
“Now we simply chuckle [about it]. We love that. I feel it’s so nice. Positively a claim-to-fame for me.”
Earlier this 12 months, a trailer was shared for the forthcoming twenty seventh season of South Park, taking purpose on the likes Diddy, Ketamine, and a struggle with Canada. That season will air from July 9, with UK viewers in a position to watch new episodes by way of streaming service Paramount+.
Joe Jonas’ interview on Final Meals will probably be accessible in full tomorrow (June 3) at 6am ET/3am PT by way of Mythical Kitchen’s YouTube channel.