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Release Date:
13 August 1997 (USA)
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Tagline:
Four boys. One f**ked up town.
Plot:
Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado. full summary
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Awards:
Won 4 Primetime Emmys.
Another 4 wins
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16 nominations
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(472 articles)
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An Excellent Program All Too Frequently Dismissed
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 4 of 42) | Trey Parker | ... | Eric Cartman / ... (183 episodes, 1997-2009) |
 | Matt Stone | ... | Kyle Broflovski / ... (182 episodes, 1997-2009) |
 | Isaac Hayes | ... | Chef (136 episodes, 1997-2005) |
 | Mona Marshall | ... | Sheila Broflovski / ... (91 episodes, 2000-2009) |
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30 min | Finland:22 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:18A (DVD rating) (season 3) |
Japan:R |
Portugal:M/12 |
Finland:K-15 (2006) (TV rating) (self applied) |
Finland:K-3 (1999) (DVD) |
South Korea:18 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Singapore:(Banned) |
Chile:18 |
Canada:18+ (tv rating) |
Canada:14A (DVD rating) (seasons 1, 2, 4 - 12) |
UK:18 (two episodes) |
USA:TV-14 (syndicated episodes) |
UK:PG (some episodes) |
France:U (DVD rating) |
Italy:VM18 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA (some episodes) |
Australia:M (some episodes) |
Brazil:18 (some episodes) |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Germany:16 |
Ireland:15 |
Netherlands:MG6 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:12 (some episodes) |
USA:TV-MA |
Brazil:14 |
Malaysia:(Banned) |
UK:15
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Trivia:
Because the show is made on computers, each episode only takes five days to make.
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Goofs:
Continuity: Clyde's last name was Goodman in early seasons, but the more recent seasons changed it to Harris. In early merchandise and the season eight episode quest for ratings he was called Clyde Donovan. Also, Jimmy's last name has been both Vollmer or Swanson.
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Quotes:
Eric Cartman:
[Cartman is on an anthropological dig with the rest of the class]
[singing]
Eric Cartman: Days never endin', massa got me workin', someday massa set me free!
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[singing]
Eric Cartman: Days never endin', massa got me workin', someday massa set me free!
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Referenced in The Most Outrageous TV Moments Ever (2005) (TV)
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What is Chef's real name?What color is Kenny's hair?
Where does Token get his clothes?
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Both cartoons and sci-fi have long been the only place where thought-provoking social commentary can take place, unmolested by censorship, and both are all too frequently dismissed because of their least important characteristics. South Park is an intelligent, humorous and thought-provoking show that is often ignored or decried by people who judge it only by the very things it deliberately throws in their face, such as profanity, simple animation, and graphic violence, because the creators know that people like this are easily offended by these things, and will always miss the point. The simplicity of the animation, for example, has been criticised by people who miss the point that it's deliberately meant to be simple, in the face of those high-budget major studio cartoons that are more concerned with using cgi and selling toys than having anything to say. Nope, this isn't a show for those who don't appreciate irony. The episodes tackle a wide range of issues, from 9/11 to violence on television to celebrity obsession to religion, through the use of comedy, which is usually the best way to handle such matters.
The main characters are four children who are basically mouthpieces for their creator's opinions, expressing views that would sound arrogant coming from adults. Stan represents the liberal viewpoint, as does his friend Kyle, who as a practising Jew, allows opportunity for religious comment. Is the show anti-religious? No, but fundamentalists like to think it is. It has the essential message of 'believe what you like, but leave me alone'. And of course there's Eric Cartman, the ignorant foul-mouthed selfish redneck, and funny as hell. Sometimes I think he's there to remind us not to take anyone like him seriously. That and to provide a lot of the show's humour. Easily my favourite character. Other characters on the show usually represent majority/opposing views as the plot requires.
Like any long-running show, some episodes are better than others, not all have something to say, and not all are funny. But creators Stone and Parker 'retool' the show periodically with new characters, and try to keep up with current events, and I enjoyed the latest series (8th) for these very reasons. I've watched since the beginning, but they're making an effort not to let South Park go stale.
No doubt South Park will continue to be derided by those who think the most important social problem today is swearing, yet have probably never sat down to watch an episode. And beside them will be the offended parent brigade who still haven't learned that not all cartoons are for children. But the rest of us will still be here to enjoy it, hopefully exchanging righteous indignation for a few laughs and maybe a thought or two about the world we live in. If you've never seen South Park, don't listen to the hype. Watch it and decide for yourself. Hopefully you'll be glad you did.