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# Pop Chart: _South Park_ Poofs and the World's Steepest Ride

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## Video: Pop Chart: <i>South Park</i> Poofs and the World's Steepest Ride

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_Published 2011-07-21. On the Chart: The Windy City blows the skirt on a 26-foot Marilyn Monroe and Archie’s gay friend gets his own monthly comic_


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## Transcript

[ MUSIC ] Hi, I'm Kayla Webley, with Time Magazine. And here's what on pop charts this week. [ MUSIC ] You remember Cheesy Poofs? I love Cheesy Poofs! You love Cheesy Poofs! A snack, that made South Park's Cartman mommy's Fat little piggy, well it will help Walmart stores as part of Comedy Central's celebration of 15 season's of the Foul Mouthed Show Oh my God [ LAUGH ] Apparently, the network wants to make you little piggies too What's up guys You know this guy? [ MUSIC ] Well, when he testified in the U. K, someone tried to throw a pie in his face. Murdock is certainly not the first notable person to have been confronted with a pastry [ NOISE ] full of righteous rage.

Others, including Bill Gates and columnist Thomas Friedman have also been pied. [ NOISE ] Hold onto your hat! Actually, belong to everything. [ MUSIC ] A Japanese amusement park now boasts the world's steepest roller coast, which features a 121 degree free fall. [ SOUND ] Only lasts 112 seconds, but you'll remember every one of them. [ SOUND ] Speaking of... Chicago just unveiled a 26- foot tall statue of Marilyn Monroe in her most popular pose, that famous scene from The Seven Year Itch. The statue delighted tourists, but baffled locals who had no idea what it had to do with Chicago, especially as the film was made [ SOUND ] In New York.

[ MUSIC ] And finally, Kevin Keller is coming out with his own comic. Starting in February, the first openly gay Archie Comic character will get his own monthly series. Keller's debut in September 2010 was so popular. [ MUSIC ] That the issue sold out. That's it for Pop Tart this week. Check back next week for more. [ MUSIC ] [ SOUND ]

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