sentences:  Through Graden, the duo persuaded Fox to buy their series due to its reputation with primetime edgier shows such as "Cops", "The Simpsons", and "The X-Files".Fox set up a meeting at its office in Century City to discuss with Parker and Stone on how the show would proceed.It did not go well; Fox hated Mr. Hankey being included in the show, as they felt a talking stool character would not fly well with its viewers.