Question 1

What real-life inspiration led to the creation of BASEketball?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on a real game that director David Zucker created with friends and played in his driveway, with many reappearing teammates being original players of that game.

Question 2

How did Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park schedule affect filming BASEketball?

Accepted Answer

They assumed South Park would be canceled before filming, but it wasn't, so they attended principal photography during the day and produced the TV show at night, leaving little time for sleep.

Question 3

What slang term originated in BASEketball and later spread through South Park?

Accepted Answer

The internet slang 'derp' was first used as a line in this film by Matt Stone's character, and later appeared in South Park episodes, leading to its widespread usage.

Question 4

How did the film address fan accusations of Trey Parker and Matt Stone being 'sell-outs'?

Accepted Answer

In a scene, Coop accuses Remer of being a 'sell-out' for doing 'a big Hollywood movie,' mirroring real-life fan accusations when the film was announced.

Question 5

What conflict arises in the Professional Baseketball League that Coop and Remer must confront?

Accepted Answer

When a rival owner wants to institute major rule changes, Coop and Remer's team is the only one standing in the way, threatening the league's equal-pay and no-relocation principles.

Question 6

What real-life inspiration led to the creation of the film BASEketball?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on a real-life game that director David Zucker created with his friends and played in his driveway. Many reappearing teammates are original players of that driveway game.

Question 7

How did Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park schedule conflict with filming BASEketball?

Accepted Answer

They assumed South Park would be canceled before filming began, but it wasn't. They had to attend principal photography during the day and produce the TV show at night, leaving little time for sleep.

Question 8

Which internet slang term was first used in BASEketball before becoming popular on South Park?

Accepted Answer

The expression 'derp' was first used as a line in this film by Matt Stone's character. It later appeared in South Park episodes, leading to the term's spread.

Question 9

What was the origin of the character Kenny 'Squeak' Scolari in BASEketball?

Accepted Answer

The role was created when Trey Parker and Matt Stone were cast. Director David Zucker had no intentions of a third character, but they convinced him to create the part.

Question 10

What meta-joke in BASEketball references real-life criticism of Trey Parker and Matt Stone?

Accepted Answer

When Remer meets with his lawyer, Coop accuses him of being a 'sell-out' for doing 'a big Hollywood movie'—mirroring real accusations fans made when the film was announced.

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