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Ubiquitous
Nov 3, 2023, 8:01:36 AM11/3/23
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Critical mass is a tricky thing. You can’t make it happen by sheer force of
will or by dropping a viral video at just the right moment.
The mad scientists at “South Park?” The folks behind the Comedy Central
series can muster it with one perfectly timed episode.
The enduring creation of Trey Parker and Matt Stone has a knack for sharing
thoughts we’re all having on challenging subjects we’re too shy to share in
public.
Once the show’s foul-mouthed lads have a crack at it, suddenly it’s
acceptable to speak on it loud and clear.
They did just that earlier this year with “The World-Wide Privacy Tour,” an
episode featuring Canadian royalty who looked and sounded just like the Duke
and Duchess of Sussex. Cultural voices had struggled to critique Harry and
Meghan up until then, fearing a similar backlash to what British pundit Piers
Morgan faced for defying the royal couple.
Morgan lost a lucrative gig with “Good Morning Britain” for suggesting Meghan
wasn’t telling the whole truth about the alleged racism she faced within the
royal family and her suicidal thoughts.
The fiery pundit faced an investigation into the comments as well. It wasn’t
worth it for other high-profile voices to weigh in on the former “Suits”
star.
Cartman and co. had no such fears. And, after South Park’s “Privacy Tour,” it
was open season on the royals. The commentary dam had broken. Suddenly, we
began to hear stories about how dismissive Meghan Markle was about her
podcast gig, for example.
One brilliantly satirical episode made that happen.
We just saw something similar with the premiere of “Joining the Panderverse.”
The “South Park”special episode skewered Disney executive Kathleen Kennedy
for pushing woke on many Mouse House products, including movie reboots like
the short-lived shows “National Treasure: Edge of History” and “Willow,” and
franchise extensions like “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”.
It also mocked Hollywood’s aggressive diversity mandates, where classic
characters are routinely race-swapped in the name of progress and equity.
YouTubers and Right-leaning influencers have said as much repeatedly over the
past few years, but the subject was mostly off-limits to mainstream
journalists. Or, if the topic came up, journalists would dismiss it as the
ravings of “right wing trolls.”
Suddenly, the hilarious “South Park” satire had even The Hollywood Reporter
weighing in on the topic, exposing it to readers who may not follow the
aforementioned YouTube stars. The news site even quoted Gina Carano, the
“Terror on the Prairie” star who was famously fired for sharing opinions that
clashed with her far-Left industry, in the process.
The magazine wouldn’t share Carano’s views on the subject under normal
conditions. When “South Park” brought the issues up, however, it forced the
outlet to expand its coverage.
Plus, viewers who never made the connection between inferior Disney content
and Kennedy, a veteran Hollywood executive, suddenly did just that.
None of this is new for “South Park.”
The series, which began in 1997, routinely hits controversial subjects sans
fear or regret. “The Jeffersons” episode skewered pop superstar Michael
Jackson all the way back in 2004, offering an unflinching perspective on the
icon’s relationship with young children and plastic surgery overkill.
Even longtime Jackson fans worried about his mental state and accusations of
improper behavior with children. “South Park” shouted it from the Comedy
Central rooftop, and the public could now reference the series as a portal
into difficult conversations around the King of Pop.
The show introduced its “PC Principal” character in 2015, several years
before the woke mindset took hold in both Hollywood and the culture at large.
The character’s virtue signaling, combined with an aggressive mien that took
no prisoners, captured what many would soon fear about the far-Left movement.
Some “South Park” fans even embraced that episode’s title, “Stunning and
Brave,” to describe woke theatrics meant to inspire applause (or else…), such
as declaring trans star Caitlyn Jenner in such fawning fashion.
Sometimes the “South Park” magic doesn’t happen overnight.
The prime example is the 2019 “Board Girls” episode which skewers trans
female athletes competing against biological women. The show featured a Randy
“Macho Man” Savage-inspired character who becomes a trans woman and crushes
the competition.
“I’m not here to talk about my transition, I’m here to kick some f***ing
a**,” the character, who transitioned two weeks prior, says.
The installment drew some mild media heat at the time, but hardly as much as
if it had come out this year or last.
Ironically, a clip from the episode went viral a few months ago, with even
“The Clay and Buck Show” bringing it up on their nationally syndicated radio
show.
How does “South Park” do it? The series carved a unique niche in pop culture,
one that gives it leeway in the raging culture wars. It’s been outrageous for
so long that people no longer judge it like other Hollywood content.
It’s just “South Park” being “South Park.”
That, plus the crude and cutesy animation, help it steer clear of cancel
culture’s clutches. It helps that the show hits both sides of the cultural
and political aisle, to, leaving no one safe from its satire.
The “Panderverse” episode poked fun at conservatives who cry “woke” at every
opportunity, for example.
Best of all? Parker and Stone aren’t interested in apologizing for their past
“offenses.” Why apologize for sharing what the rest of us already think?
--
Let's go Brandon!
will or by dropping a viral video at just the right moment.
The mad scientists at “South Park?” The folks behind the Comedy Central
series can muster it with one perfectly timed episode.
The enduring creation of Trey Parker and Matt Stone has a knack for sharing
thoughts we’re all having on challenging subjects we’re too shy to share in
public.
Once the show’s foul-mouthed lads have a crack at it, suddenly it’s
acceptable to speak on it loud and clear.
They did just that earlier this year with “The World-Wide Privacy Tour,” an
episode featuring Canadian royalty who looked and sounded just like the Duke
and Duchess of Sussex. Cultural voices had struggled to critique Harry and
Meghan up until then, fearing a similar backlash to what British pundit Piers
Morgan faced for defying the royal couple.
Morgan lost a lucrative gig with “Good Morning Britain” for suggesting Meghan
wasn’t telling the whole truth about the alleged racism she faced within the
royal family and her suicidal thoughts.
The fiery pundit faced an investigation into the comments as well. It wasn’t
worth it for other high-profile voices to weigh in on the former “Suits”
star.
Cartman and co. had no such fears. And, after South Park’s “Privacy Tour,” it
was open season on the royals. The commentary dam had broken. Suddenly, we
began to hear stories about how dismissive Meghan Markle was about her
podcast gig, for example.
One brilliantly satirical episode made that happen.
We just saw something similar with the premiere of “Joining the Panderverse.”
The “South Park”special episode skewered Disney executive Kathleen Kennedy
for pushing woke on many Mouse House products, including movie reboots like
the short-lived shows “National Treasure: Edge of History” and “Willow,” and
franchise extensions like “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”.
It also mocked Hollywood’s aggressive diversity mandates, where classic
characters are routinely race-swapped in the name of progress and equity.
YouTubers and Right-leaning influencers have said as much repeatedly over the
past few years, but the subject was mostly off-limits to mainstream
journalists. Or, if the topic came up, journalists would dismiss it as the
ravings of “right wing trolls.”
Suddenly, the hilarious “South Park” satire had even The Hollywood Reporter
weighing in on the topic, exposing it to readers who may not follow the
aforementioned YouTube stars. The news site even quoted Gina Carano, the
“Terror on the Prairie” star who was famously fired for sharing opinions that
clashed with her far-Left industry, in the process.
The magazine wouldn’t share Carano’s views on the subject under normal
conditions. When “South Park” brought the issues up, however, it forced the
outlet to expand its coverage.
Plus, viewers who never made the connection between inferior Disney content
and Kennedy, a veteran Hollywood executive, suddenly did just that.
None of this is new for “South Park.”
The series, which began in 1997, routinely hits controversial subjects sans
fear or regret. “The Jeffersons” episode skewered pop superstar Michael
Jackson all the way back in 2004, offering an unflinching perspective on the
icon’s relationship with young children and plastic surgery overkill.
Even longtime Jackson fans worried about his mental state and accusations of
improper behavior with children. “South Park” shouted it from the Comedy
Central rooftop, and the public could now reference the series as a portal
into difficult conversations around the King of Pop.
The show introduced its “PC Principal” character in 2015, several years
before the woke mindset took hold in both Hollywood and the culture at large.
The character’s virtue signaling, combined with an aggressive mien that took
no prisoners, captured what many would soon fear about the far-Left movement.
Some “South Park” fans even embraced that episode’s title, “Stunning and
Brave,” to describe woke theatrics meant to inspire applause (or else…), such
as declaring trans star Caitlyn Jenner in such fawning fashion.
Sometimes the “South Park” magic doesn’t happen overnight.
The prime example is the 2019 “Board Girls” episode which skewers trans
female athletes competing against biological women. The show featured a Randy
“Macho Man” Savage-inspired character who becomes a trans woman and crushes
the competition.
“I’m not here to talk about my transition, I’m here to kick some f***ing
a**,” the character, who transitioned two weeks prior, says.
The installment drew some mild media heat at the time, but hardly as much as
if it had come out this year or last.
Ironically, a clip from the episode went viral a few months ago, with even
“The Clay and Buck Show” bringing it up on their nationally syndicated radio
show.
How does “South Park” do it? The series carved a unique niche in pop culture,
one that gives it leeway in the raging culture wars. It’s been outrageous for
so long that people no longer judge it like other Hollywood content.
It’s just “South Park” being “South Park.”
That, plus the crude and cutesy animation, help it steer clear of cancel
culture’s clutches. It helps that the show hits both sides of the cultural
and political aisle, to, leaving no one safe from its satire.
The “Panderverse” episode poked fun at conservatives who cry “woke” at every
opportunity, for example.
Best of all? Parker and Stone aren’t interested in apologizing for their past
“offenses.” Why apologize for sharing what the rest of us already think?
--
Let's go Brandon!
BTR1701
Nov 3, 2023, 5:45:22 PM11/3/23
to
In article <ui2net$2p2eh$3...@dont-email.me>,
> star.
>
> Cartman and co. had no such fears. And, after SOUTH PARK's "Privacy Tour", it
> franchise extensions like INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY.
"Just put a chick in it and make her gay!"
> It also mocked Hollywood's aggressive diversity mandates, where classic
> characters are routinely race-swapped in the name of progress and equity.
>
> YouTubers and right-leaning influencers have said as much repeatedly over the
> clashed with her far-left industry, in the process.
> Central rooftop and the public could now reference the series as a portal
>
> Some SOUTH PARK fans even embraced that episode's title, "Stunning and
> Brave", to describe woke theatrics meant to inspire applause (or else...),
> such as describing trans star Caitlyn Jenner in such fawning fashion.
>
> Sometimes the SOUTH PARK magic doesn't happen overnight.
> "Macho Man" Savage, who becomes a trans woman and crushes the competition.
>
> "I'm not here to talk about my transition. I'm here to kick some fucking
> ass!" the character, who transitioned two weeks prior, says.
> show.
>
> How does SOUTH PARK do it? The series carved a unique niche in pop culture,
Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
> Critical mass is a tricky thing. You can't make it happen by sheer force of
> will or by dropping a viral video at just the right moment.
>
> The mad scientists at SOUTH PARK? The folks behind the Comedy Central
> Critical mass is a tricky thing. You can't make it happen by sheer force of
> will or by dropping a viral video at just the right moment.
>
> series can muster it with one perfectly timed episode.
>
> The enduring creation of Trey Parker and Matt Stone has a knack for sharing
> thoughts we're all having on challenging subjects we're too shy to share in
> public.
>
> Once the show's foul-mouthed lads have a crack at it, suddenly it's
> acceptable to speak on it loud and clear.
>
> They did just that earlier this year with "The World-Wide Privacy Tour", an
>
> The enduring creation of Trey Parker and Matt Stone has a knack for sharing
> thoughts we're all having on challenging subjects we're too shy to share in
> public.
>
> Once the show's foul-mouthed lads have a crack at it, suddenly it's
> acceptable to speak on it loud and clear.
>
> episode featuring Canadian royalty who looked and sounded just like the Duke
> and Duchess of Sussex. Cultural voices had struggled to critique Harry and
> Meghan up until then, fearing a similar backlash to what British pundit Piers
> Morgan faced for defying the royal couple.
>
> Morgan lost a lucrative gig with GOOD MORNING BRITAIN for suggesting Meghan
> and Duchess of Sussex. Cultural voices had struggled to critique Harry and
> Meghan up until then, fearing a similar backlash to what British pundit Piers
> Morgan faced for defying the royal couple.
>
> wasn't telling the whole truth about the alleged racism she faced within the
> royal family and her suicidal thoughts.
>
> The fiery pundit faced an investigation into the comments as well. It wasn't
> worth it for other high-profile voices to weigh in on the former SUITS
> royal family and her suicidal thoughts.
>
> The fiery pundit faced an investigation into the comments as well. It wasn't
> star.
>
> Cartman and co. had no such fears. And, after SOUTH PARK's "Privacy Tour", it
> was open season on the royals. The commentary dam had broken. Suddenly, we
> began to hear stories about how dismissive Meghan Markle was about her
> podcast gig, for example.
>
> One brilliantly satirical episode made that happen.
>
> We just saw something similar with the premiere of "Joining the Panderverse".
> The SOUTH PARK special episode skewered Disney executive Kathleen Kennedy
> began to hear stories about how dismissive Meghan Markle was about her
> podcast gig, for example.
>
> One brilliantly satirical episode made that happen.
>
> We just saw something similar with the premiere of "Joining the Panderverse".
> for pushing woke on many Mouse House products, including movie reboots like
> the short-lived shows NATIONAL TREEASURE: EDGE OF HISTORY and WILLOW and
> franchise extensions like INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY.
"Just put a chick in it and make her gay!"
> It also mocked Hollywood's aggressive diversity mandates, where classic
> characters are routinely race-swapped in the name of progress and equity.
>
> past few years, but the subject was mostly off-limits to mainstream
> journalists. Or, if the topic came up, journalists would dismiss it as the
> ravings of "right wing trolls".
>
> Suddenly, the hilarious SOUTH PARK satire had even The Hollywood Reporter
> journalists. Or, if the topic came up, journalists would dismiss it as the
> ravings of "right wing trolls".
>
> weighing in on the topic, exposing it to readers who may not follow the
> aforementioned YouTube stars. The news site even quoted Gina Carano, the
> TERROR ON THE PRAIRIE star who was famously fired for sharing opinions that
> aforementioned YouTube stars. The news site even quoted Gina Carano, the
> clashed with her far-left industry, in the process.
>
> The magazine wouldn't share Carano's views on the subject under normal
> conditions. When SOUTH PARK brought the issues up, however, it forced the
> The magazine wouldn't share Carano's views on the subject under normal
> outlet to expand its coverage.
>
> Plus, viewers who never made the connection between inferior Disney content
> and Kennedy, a veteran Hollywood executive, suddenly did just that.
>
> None of this is new for SOUTH PARK.
>
> Plus, viewers who never made the connection between inferior Disney content
> and Kennedy, a veteran Hollywood executive, suddenly did just that.
>
>
> The series, which began in 1997, routinely hits controversial subjects sans
> fear or regret. "The Jeffersons" episode skewered pop superstar Michael
> Jackson all the way back in 2004, offering an unflinching perspective on the
> icon's relationship with young children and plastic surgery overkill.
>
> Even longtime Jackson fans worried about his mental state and accusations of
> improper behavior with children. Then SOUTH PARK shouted it from the Comedy
> The series, which began in 1997, routinely hits controversial subjects sans
> fear or regret. "The Jeffersons" episode skewered pop superstar Michael
> Jackson all the way back in 2004, offering an unflinching perspective on the
> icon's relationship with young children and plastic surgery overkill.
>
> Even longtime Jackson fans worried about his mental state and accusations of
> Central rooftop and the public could now reference the series as a portal
> into difficult conversations around the King of Pop.
>
> The show introduced its PC Principal character in 2015, several years
> before the woke mindset took hold in both Hollywood and the culture at large.
> The character's virtue signaling, combined with an aggressive mien that took
> no prisoners, captured what many would soon fear about the far-left movement.
>
> The show introduced its PC Principal character in 2015, several years
> before the woke mindset took hold in both Hollywood and the culture at large.
> The character's virtue signaling, combined with an aggressive mien that took
>
> Some SOUTH PARK fans even embraced that episode's title, "Stunning and
> Brave", to describe woke theatrics meant to inspire applause (or else...),
> such as describing trans star Caitlyn Jenner in such fawning fashion.
>
> Sometimes the SOUTH PARK magic doesn't happen overnight.
>
> The prime example is the 2019 "Board Girls" episode which skewers trans
> female athletes competing against biological women. The show featured Randy
> The prime example is the 2019 "Board Girls" episode which skewers trans
> "Macho Man" Savage, who becomes a trans woman and crushes the competition.
>
> "I'm not here to talk about my transition. I'm here to kick some fucking
> ass!" the character, who transitioned two weeks prior, says.
>
> The installment drew some mild media heat at the time, but hardly as much as
> if it had come out this year or last.
>
> Ironically, a clip from the episode went viral a few months ago, with even
> THE CLAY AND BUCK bringing it up on their nationally syndicated radio
> The installment drew some mild media heat at the time, but hardly as much as
> if it had come out this year or last.
>
> Ironically, a clip from the episode went viral a few months ago, with even
> show.
>
> How does SOUTH PARK do it? The series carved a unique niche in pop culture,
> one that gives it leeway in the raging culture wars. It's been outrageous for
> so long that people no longer judge it like other Hollywood content.
>
> It's just SOUTH PARK being SOUTH PARK.
> so long that people no longer judge it like other Hollywood content.
>
>
> That, plus the crude and cutesy animation, help it steer clear of cancel
> culture's clutches. It helps that the show hits both sides of the cultural
> and political aisle, leaving no one safe from its satire.
> That, plus the crude and cutesy animation, help it steer clear of cancel
> culture's clutches. It helps that the show hits both sides of the cultural
Rhino
Nov 4, 2023, 2:22:40 PM11/4/23
to
have to admit I have never seen an episode of it. I've been toying with
the thought of actually watching it but watching 25 seasons worth of
ANYTHING unfamiliar is a massive undertaking. Do I need to watch it
from the beginning to understand it and appreciate it? If not, how far
back do I have to start?
For example, I know there's no point in starting with Panderverse
because I'll never understand it without the context of what went
before. (I gather various characters have their genders and skin
colours swapped but I don't know the characters so I'm not going to
understand the humour if I don't first know the characters.)
Would it make sense to watch, say, Season 1 to get familiar with the
characters then skip a bunch of seasons until I got to a point where
the show got noticeably better, then start watching from there? Or has
it been consistently good all the way along?
--
Rhino
BTR1701
Nov 4, 2023, 2:59:53 PM11/4/23
to
In article <20231104142...@example.com>,
Most of the episodes are standalones. There are some arcs here and there
(Mr. Garrison as Trump) and some tropes and catchphrases-- "Oh, my God!
They killed Kenny! You bastards!" and "They took our jerbs!"-- but for
the most part, you can watch them in any order.
(They've actually stopped gruesomely killing off Kenny in every episode.
I suppose they thought the joke had run its course.)
(Mr. Garrison as Trump) and some tropes and catchphrases-- "Oh, my God!
They killed Kenny! You bastards!" and "They took our jerbs!"-- but for
the most part, you can watch them in any order.
(They've actually stopped gruesomely killing off Kenny in every episode.
I suppose they thought the joke had run its course.)
suzeeq
Nov 4, 2023, 4:17:27 PM11/4/23
to
There's a few ongoing gags (OMG, They killed Kenny!) but most are easy
to pick up on. I've only watched it sporadically, usually in reruns
anyway so you can start wherever you want. You get to know the
characters after only a couple episodes, so it's not a must that you
start from the beginning.
anim8rfsk
Nov 4, 2023, 6:00:39 PM11/4/23
to
its stride and it’s accessible to newcomers.
--
The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.
Ubiquitous
Nov 7, 2023, 7:24:42 AM11/7/23
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no_offlin...@example.com wrote:
>I've been hearing a lot about South Park in the last few years but I
>have to admit I have never seen an episode of it. I've been toying with
>the thought of actually watching it but watching 25 seasons worth of
>ANYTHING unfamiliar is a massive undertaking. Do I need to watch it
>from the beginning to understand it and appreciate it? If not, how far
>back do I have to start?
It's a mostly episodic show, so you can skip around. I'd start with first
>I've been hearing a lot about South Park in the last few years but I
>have to admit I have never seen an episode of it. I've been toying with
>the thought of actually watching it but watching 25 seasons worth of
>ANYTHING unfamiliar is a massive undertaking. Do I need to watch it
>from the beginning to understand it and appreciate it? If not, how far
>back do I have to start?
season and watch what sounds interesting.
Rhino
Nov 7, 2023, 1:56:01 PM11/7/23
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Rhino
Ubiquitous
Nov 9, 2023, 3:24:59 PM11/9/23
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Phillip.
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