South Park

[selfinflikted]

I hear a lot of negativity surrounding my favorite television show of all time - South Park. People say it's crude, immoral, trashy, blasphemous, etc etc.

It's funny though, if you actually watch the show and pay attention to all the inuendos, there's a real moral lesson to be learned from every show. It's really amazing. What is the general consensus on South Park from all the CF'ers?

 

[AsTruthUnfolds]

I like South Park too. I remember one show highlighted the difference between tolerance and acceptance.

 

[xXThePrimeDirectiveXx]

South Park is refreshing. It is real, and actually mirrors society. I enjoy how they make fun of everyone equally, and especially enjoy the angry reaction of my Fundamentalist co-workers to my Cartman screen saver at work,

 

[selfinflikted]

South Park is refreshing. It is real, and actually mirrors society. I enjoy how they make fun of everyone equally, and especially enjoy the angry reaction of my Fundamentalist co-workers to my Cartman screen saver at work,

Ah yes, Eric is definitely my favorite character. And I agree, it is rather uncanny how the creators hit the proverbial nail on the head when parodying society. This is the part I think most casual viewers won't see, because they can't get past the oft-times crude (although hilarious) exterior of the show. It's a real shame, because as I said, there are actual little gems of wisdom buried within each episode.

 

[AuraTwilight]

I agree 100%. South Park can be a surprisingly intellectual show under the potty humor. Heck, look at the "S**t" episode.

 

[Lynden1000]

I think it's hilarious; but it's also frequently vulgar and offensive, so I can understand why many people dislike it and why they wouldn't want their children viewing it.

 

[selfinflikted]

I think it's hilarious; but it's also frequently vulgar and offensive, so I can understand why many people dislike it and why they wouldn't want their children viewing it.

It's certainly not a children's show, and should never be viewed as such. Comedy central has the appropriate warning at the start of every show, and if I'm not mistaken has a TV: MA rating. As far as adult entertainment goes, it's definitely got my vote

 

[Ryal Kane]

I hear a lot of negativity surrounding my favorite television show of all time - South Park. People say it's crude, immoral, trashy, blasphemous, etc etc.

Well that's because it IS crude, immoral, and blasphemous. Not trashy though. While it didn't start out as such, and while it does have down episodes, it's often very insightful and biting satire. And it has a pretty good balance of taking shots and both ends of thep olitical spectrum. ( I think they're libertarians).

 

[The Nihilist]

I think it's hilarious; but it's also frequently vulgar and offensive, so I can understand why many people dislike it.

If the answer is anything other than because they are fun-hating ninnies, then I guess I must disagree.

 

[Harpuia]

Eric Cartman is hilarious... but if you think about it, his very character was meant TO offend... or make you laugh real hard... depends on your views.

 

[The Nihilist]

Eric Cartman is hilarious... but if you think about it, his very character was meant TO offend... or make you laugh real hard... depends on your views.

Remember the one in which he starts a christian rock group? That was awesome.

 

[moogoob]

Remember the one in which he starts a christian rock group? That was awesome.

They took ordinary soft rock and just replaced the word "baby" with "Jesus" in all their songs. I love that episode.

 

[EbonNelumbo]

When my brothers lived with my husband and I, they thought it was hilarious. It was soon blocked from every channel, and every television in the home.

I find it to be such a disgusting and crude show. I do not like crude humor in the slightest, I find it to be repulsive. Morally, w/e, but the type of humor is just bleh IMO.

 

[ALiberalTeen]

lol

It's one of the best shows ever

"Christian music require no actual thinking or talent at all"

 

[Ryal Kane]

Cartman's character is a very good rendition of a pathological psychopath. He's not evil.
He just has no concept at all of empathy or morality.
He plays a similar role to that of Bender in Futurama.
Your characters can get away with a lot more when they're children or robots.

 

[AuraTwilight]

I'd have to disagree, Cartman is evil. He wants to eliminate all of the Jews, and he's fed some kid his own parents in the form of chili.

 

[AsTruthUnfolds]

I'd have to disagree, Cartman is evil. He wants to eliminate all of the Jews, and he's fed some kid his own parents in the form of chili.

Cartman is funny...and I am jewish.

Do you want to donate to my cause?

 

[selfinflikted]

Best episodes ever - Kenny Dies (stem cell research)

I laughed 'till I peed.

 

[IzzyPop]

I'd have to disagree, Cartman is evil. He wants to eliminate all of the Jews, and he's fed some kid his own parents in the form of chili.

The chili episode is my all-time favorite. The first time I saw it I couldn't even laugh at the end. I just stared in slack-jawed amazement. Freaking incredible episode.

 

[Atheuz]

I'd have to disagree, Cartman is evil. He wants to eliminate all of the Jews, and he's fed some kid his own parents in the form of chili.

Cartman: What? You mean how how you put (hair from the lower regions) in your chili?
Scott Tenorman: What?
Cartman: Yes, I'm afraid this isn't your chili Scott. I switched it with Chef's. It's delicious Chef! I hadn't planned on that, what I did plan on however was that my friends Stan and Kyle would betray me and warn you that the chili-con-carnival was a trap. I assumed that they would tell you that I had trained Dingkin's(?) pony to bite off your weener! What they didn't tell you was that Dingkin's is a crazy redneck who shoots trespassers on sight, knowing you'd go and do something to the pony - I warned Mr. Dingkins that violent ponykillers were in the area, I also knew that you wouldn't go yourself for fear of getting your weener bitten off. You would most likely send your parents.. And I'm afraid that when Mr. Dingkins spotted them on his property he shot and killed both your parents
Mr. Dingkins: Well they was trespassing and I was protecting myself! I have my rights!
Scott Tenorman: My mom and dead are dead?
Cartman: I came just in time to see Mr. Dingkins to give his report to Officer Barbrady... And of course to steal the bodies! After a night with the hacksaw I was all ready to put on my chili-con-carnival so I could tell you personally about your parents demise - And of course.. Feed you your chili! Do you like it, do you like it scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tenorman Chili!
Scott Tenorman: Oh my God! *fishes out finger* Oh my God! *throws up*
Cartman: Na na na na! I made you eat your parents! Na na na na!
Stan: Jesus Christ dude...
Scott Tenorman: My mom and dad are dead *cries*
Radiohead guy 1: Uhm excuse me.
Stan: Who are you?
Radiohead guy 2: We're that band, Radiohead
Radiohead guy 1: Jeez, what a little cry baby *points at Scott*
Radiohead guy 3: You gonna cry all day, crybaby?
Radiohead guy 2: You know everyone has problems, it doesn't mean you have to be a little crybaby about it
Radiohead guy 1: C'mon guys let us go, this kid is totally not cool
Radiohead guy 3: Yeah, that's the most uncool kid I've ever met
Radiohead guy 4: Little crybaby
Scott Tenorman: No wait! Waaaiit! Oh my god! Oh my god! *cries*
Cartman: Yeeeesss! Yeeeess! Oh let me taste your tears Scott *licks* Mmmh, your tears are so yummy and sweet!
Kyle: Dude, I think it might be best for us to never [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] Cartman off again
Stan: Good call..
Cartman: Ooh, the tears of unfathomable sadness .. Mmh yummy ... Mmmh yummy you guys

Cartman is sick, but we all love him for that!