South Park DESTROYS Kanye (again)

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  • čas přidán 8. 02. 2023
  • South Park’s 26th season just premiered and… jesus let’s just take that in for a moment. South Park’s TWENTY SIXTH SEASON just premiered. Amazing. The season tackled some of the recent Kanye West controversy in a VERY different way than usual, but in my opinion, probably much more effectively. And though they didn’t actually put Kanye himself in the episode, they completely dismantled his string of antisemitic comments incredibly clearly and effectively. But it also naturally built off of what the past season or so has established, and brought back a now pretty frequently recurring character in a fun new way. Let’s break it down.
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  • @DenderFriend
    @DenderFriend Před rokem +571

    Realizing this is an Eric Cartman Character Development episode disguised as a Kanye West episode. I mean, Cupid Me was always just the voice in Eric's head.

    • @VCBeatsNTV
      @VCBeatsNTV Před rokem +5

      Are you alright dude ? Do you need to talk to someone ?

    • @WaituSnaiku
      @WaituSnaiku Před rokem

      .

    • @DenderFriend
      @DenderFriend Před rokem +10

      @@VCBeatsNTV I'm good

    • @mortenj.4228
      @mortenj.4228 Před rokem +20

      Cupid Me commited a grand theft auto.
      And all of the students noticed his presense. He is definetely real

    • @jamescooks7839
      @jamescooks7839 Před rokem

      He was terrorizing the school shooting arrows at peoples neck I don’t think he’s imaginary 😂

  • @FIer
    @FIer Před rokem +897

    I really like how old school this episode was. Like, it is still modern, they are directly talking about Kanye (like they did about Trump, The virus etc) but instead of just having that character/situation take a part in the show, they have the boys go through trouble again and have Cupid Me turn into Ye for no real reason, yet without loosing its point in any way. Really excited for the new season

    • @cindy8966
      @cindy8966 Před rokem +29

      fr, and the ending with Kyle teaching the impressionable town a lesson, only for them to misinterpret him is so classic!

    • @BigJohn303
      @BigJohn303 Před rokem +1

      If I was kanye I would sue the hell out of them for using my name and me in their show without my permission.

    • @Platerpus7
      @Platerpus7 Před rokem +18

      @@BigJohn303 yeah I don’t think it works like that.

    • @FIer
      @FIer Před rokem +14

      @@BigJohn303 they already portrayed him twice. I am pretty sure as long as they don't make him do something pretty extreme, he cannot achieve much

    • @BigJohn303
      @BigJohn303 Před rokem

      @FIer Still they are using him and his name in their show without his permission. I'm pretty sure he can get something out of that. They are just lucky kanye ignores stuff like that. Because trust me I would sue.

  • @tahraethestoryteller6079
    @tahraethestoryteller6079 Před rokem +489

    I’m surprised Cartman
    The boy who literally manipulated Passion of the Christ fans to match in the street chanting “we must exterminate the Jews” thought Cupid Ye was going too far

    • @nataliaborys1554
      @nataliaborys1554 Před rokem +77

      Character development? From Cartman?? I am surprised, but not neccessarily in an unpleasant way

    • @ldorganics
      @ldorganics Před rokem +21

      @@nataliaborys1554 Nah, more like disappointing, i mean, I don’t like many of Cartman’s feats during the TV series, but what a shame if he is changing his old personality

    • @FIer
      @FIer Před rokem +46

      The episode confirmed Cartman literally IS Cupid Ye. Whatever Cupid Ye is saying, Cartman is saying. Id rather see it as Cupid Ye of his meds being totally honest with his believes while Eric is trying to sell it to others better

    • @MRauTObt
      @MRauTObt Před rokem +39

      Cartman has matured enough to, on a surface level, admit Hitler is horrible, but not enough because, subconsciously, he still has that belief and it's manifesting as his cupid persona.

    • @chrissonofpear1384
      @chrissonofpear1384 Před rokem +18

      @@nataliaborys1554 Well, he did briefly become Jewish, too (Jewpacabra)
      Though most seem to forget?

  • @demonking-zm3rs
    @demonking-zm3rs Před rokem +804

    I liked how Çartman was totally disassociated but central to everything. Cupid Ye is just Cartman. He's the one who sneaks into Tolkien's house. Who drive's the car and the riot was a Bee flying around the school.
    So when all the kids start getting upset you think its Cupid Ye but its just there own frustrations. Also canonically is Cartman now taking meds
    Are we going to start seeing him take medication in the background.

    • @Jen7867
      @Jen7867 Před rokem +64

      Oh my goodness!!
      As the episode went on, It became obvious to me that Cartman was actually doing the things Cupid Ye was doing, and they were not only in Cartman's imagination. (Like you said above, Cartman did actually sneak into Tolkien's room, and Cartman actually hot-wired and drove that car, etc).
      But it didn't dawn on me that the "big bee" Mr. Mackey was freaking about about was.....literally a large bee. (I was confused by it, and failed to take it at face value). D'oh. So thanks for pointing that out.
      That's a great question: will Cartman be seen regularly take meds from now on? If Cartman will, I wonder if the writers will ever address it directly and in more detail on the show. I guess we will see. 🙂

    • @enunezfilms
      @enunezfilms Před rokem +27

      I was actually wondering if he was real or not, it’s a bit confusing but I think you explained it well

    • @nataliaborys1554
      @nataliaborys1554 Před rokem +49

      Cupid Cartman is definitively his way to disassociate from the stuff that Eric does not like about himself/is not entirely proud of doing. This episode, it's ruining his friend's other friendship. In "Tweek x Craig" it was gay thoughts. It makes sense, right? Especially now that he made Cupid Cartman calm down by giving him his medication.

    • @DUGotd
      @DUGotd Před rokem +10

      Cartman won’t take meds it’s just for this episode . The creators wouldn’t use their main characters to take on something like that, they would probably use another kid for meds or create a whole new character. It’s just something I noticed how South Park writes their shows. Meds thing to me just seems like a one time thing I don’t seem them focusing on.

    • @GalarianGuy
      @GalarianGuy Před rokem

      I think it is interesting that Cartman's mental health is finally being brought into question, especially by Stan of all people. I have a genius idea where they could god with it:
      Coon Knight

  • @katlyndobransky2419
    @katlyndobransky2419 Před rokem +169

    This episode was good on another level. The kids were just being kids while Cartman was being mentally insane as usual while also being able to tie it all into current events and having a message at the end. So cool

    • @SlashinatorZ
      @SlashinatorZ Před rokem +6

      I still wanted them to bring back the gay fish Kanye & go all out making fun of him

    • @froghunter3691
      @froghunter3691 Před rokem

      @@SlashinatorZ go all out making fun of him? bro you sound goofy

    • @wordsmmittyy6582
      @wordsmmittyy6582 Před rokem +7

      @@froghunter3691 you on a video about South Park destroying kanye west and you are surprised when people say they wish they made fun of him? Lol that’s goofier than the person commenting on the video that’s about destroying kanye…. Smh 😂

  • @sdfghyuiop7750
    @sdfghyuiop7750 Před rokem +450

    I liked the part where Cupid Ye is whispering to Tolkien and Tolkien's dad overheard and went to investigate and it's just Cartman. This establishes, explicitly and diegetically, that Cupid Me just **is** Cartman.
    But then later he's fighting Cupid Ye, in front of basically everyone, as if they're actually two separate entities. Cartman forcing Ye to take his meds was even the perfect opportunity to establish that Cartman himself is taking them. I think that could've been a lot funnier, but oh well.

    • @tiablue9106
      @tiablue9106 Před rokem +33

      the way they made it kinda ambiguous if cupid cartman could be real reminds me of the mitch connor thing lol at first they clearly showed it was just made up by cartman but later on lean into it possibly being real

    • @John-Doe-Yo
      @John-Doe-Yo Před rokem +1

      When did it become cupid 'ye"

    • @baileylynn5562
      @baileylynn5562 Před rokem +16

      @@John-Doe-Yothis episode. Cupid Me went off meds, became Christian, and started going by Cupid Ye

    • @John-Doe-Yo
      @John-Doe-Yo Před rokem +3

      @@baileylynn5562 ah okay thanks I haven't watched since the vax special or whatever it's called

    • @hanankrauthamer4086
      @hanankrauthamer4086 Před rokem +22

      I'm thinking later this season they may reveal he IS on meda. Looking back at the episode when he was fighting with cupid ye, the camera pans back and forth between them and the rest of the kids, but they are never in the same shot. Kids looked shocked as hell and it would be hilarious if what they were seeing was cartman fighting and force feeding himself pills.

  • @L1ncore
    @L1ncore Před rokem +1888

    Havent watched the new episode yet, but its really nice to hear that south park is more overtly criticizing antisemitism. A lot of kids i knew growing up would miss the point of the cartman being antisemitic, just parroting him and as a result acting antisemitic themselves so this is absolutely a message viewers of the show need to be taking in.

    • @subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234
      @subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234 Před rokem +50

      They were Criticising Kanye a lot more than they criticized Antisemitism.

    • @Bittamin
      @Bittamin Před rokem +19

      Wild to think there’s possibly people who don’t know the history of the show but that’s the magic of making a show that lasts over 2 decades

    • @GQ2593
      @GQ2593 Před rokem +47

      You don't become antisemitic by parroting Cartman. What a ridiculous thing to say. You honestly don't understand what constitutes antisemitism.
      Unfortunately you're right about one thing: SP has become more and more PC over the years. It is ironic considering how the show started, which was as an antidote to political correctness in the 90s.

    • @kingofrivia1248
      @kingofrivia1248 Před rokem +15

      Nah i dont believe that. I love that south park still has the guts to make cartman an antisemite it makes me laugh every single time. Suggesting kids pick up anti semitism from a cqrtoon is just nit something i think is possible. However i agree with the rest of aour comment the best south park episodes is when they manage to make all sides of an issue look stupid in ine episode. When noone is right and everyone is just wrong. Thats what makes it so great to watch.

    • @rosswatson3993
      @rosswatson3993 Před rokem +13

      Well it's not a show for kids

  • @KeiichiGreen36
    @KeiichiGreen36 Před rokem +96

    I haven't kept up with South Park since 2016, so it was refreshing to watch this episode and be amazed at how Trey &Matt keep themselves relevant.

    • @Promislandzion
      @Promislandzion Před rokem +1

      By mentioning current events how cleaver 😳😳😳😳

    • @GGEZLOL69420
      @GGEZLOL69420 Před rokem

      Same, also nice chika pfp

    • @westerfy
      @westerfy Před rokem

      The season that mimics the 2016 election got a lot of hate from the viewers. I enjoyed it but a fun fact was the last 3 episodes were planned with Trump not winning the election and after he did they had to rewrite the ending of the season leading up to release each week. I thought that was really impressive

  • @zayerbayer
    @zayerbayer Před rokem +206

    This was one of the best episodes recently of South Park. felt like classic South Park for once. no Tegridy Farms bullshit, just South Park.

    • @Jen7867
      @Jen7867 Před rokem +25

      I was one of the few people who didn't mind Tegridy Farms. 🤣 But I agree, I'm so excited they are continuing their back-to-basics approach.

    • @willypilly9436
      @willypilly9436 Před rokem +3

      @@Jen7867 it did drag out longer than needed but they did slow down on it last season

    • @hmlandis1370
      @hmlandis1370 Před rokem +3

      Hate to tell you this, but I'm sure there will be at least 1 or 2 Tegridy episodes before the end of this season, but we'll see. If I'm not mistaken, we got probably 5 episodes and 5 and 1/2 weeks left of the regular televised season for the year lol.

    • @ned2666
      @ned2666 Před rokem +4

      it feels like an episode from season 13 or 16

    • @cocoisuppose
      @cocoisuppose Před rokem +1

      @@ned2666 Yeah, agreed.

  • @lainey6474
    @lainey6474 Před rokem +43

    I love that it talks about Kanye without giving him that attention.

    • @logicandemma8474
      @logicandemma8474 Před rokem +1

      But u are

    • @SlashinatorZ
      @SlashinatorZ Před rokem

      And that's the problem! I wanted them to bring back the actual gay fish Kanye & have lots of fun with him

    • @AllBetzOff
      @AllBetzOff Před rokem +2

      Do people still watch South Park purposely?

    • @stellar1252
      @stellar1252 Před rokem

      As if Kanye of all people needs more attention lmao

    • @lainey6474
      @lainey6474 Před rokem +4

      @@AllBetzOff Yep

  • @tropicalpnch4549
    @tropicalpnch4549 Před rokem +32

    I'd be really interesting in hearing a video explaining how we have ended up with animated (and traditional) shows with such short seasons when you would think computer tech would make creating episodes easier / less work intensive than ever.

  • @supersaiyansalamence
    @supersaiyansalamence Před rokem +21

    I was dying when they showed Cartman’s fat ass shadow climbing out the window 😂

  • @Besitzerstolz
    @Besitzerstolz Před rokem +38

    Really good episode. Strong message, but funny at the same time. It's also nice that they make the episode work for people, who don't really know about what Kanye West does/says. You still get the message and pretty much all of the plot, what wouldn't be possible if the storytelling wasn't as good.

  • @MarkARoutt
    @MarkARoutt Před rokem +10

    What I love about South Park is that they hit the nail on the head consistently. Episodes are still being talked about and they can do it without feeling like they might offend someone. Like with Simpsons getting rid of characters.

  • @DogDudeRulez
    @DogDudeRulez Před rokem +11

    A blink and miss it moment is when Tolkien’s father hears Cupid me whispering in his sons ear walks into the room and sees real cartman’s silhouette jumping out the window

  • @heze2819
    @heze2819 Před rokem +13

    You have impeccable timing Johnny, I was just rewatching your old videos bc they were no new ones and here you are.

  • @drnobody418
    @drnobody418 Před rokem +16

    This episode was a 10/10 for me. I laughed all the way through and love the way they tackle main stream topics from the end of last year.

  • @coolsillyguy
    @coolsillyguy Před rokem +107

    def felt like a nice example of them actually criticizing a real issue without accidentally empowering the dumbasses they’re making fun of, good video :)

    • @froghunter3691
      @froghunter3691 Před rokem +6

      it wasn't funny and it was poorly made they dont know how to right kids anymore they should stick with randy tbh

    • @Promislandzion
      @Promislandzion Před rokem

      If your not anti Semitic your not very smart.

    • @Promislandzion
      @Promislandzion Před rokem +1

      South Park is a joke

    • @froghunter3691
      @froghunter3691 Před rokem +3

      @@Promislandzion true

    • @yagirl2124
      @yagirl2124 Před rokem

      @@froghunter3691 arent you like a straight up neo nazi? ive seen you before in other comments. if youre a psychotic far right extremist then this show has been mocking you for 25+ years. sorry a satire cartoon hurt your feelings because they’ve always mocked your retarded opinions. take a hint dumbass

  • @carlwapper
    @carlwapper Před rokem +12

    You have perfect timing, Johnny! Keep up the good work, and South Park is good!

  • @DillonMaynard
    @DillonMaynard Před rokem +13

    Reading some of the comments, it's really concerning that this specific episode turned certain people off. Crazy how they don't realize they're the type South Park makes fun of.

    • @Zulf85
      @Zulf85 Před rokem +6

      I saw someone unironically say "found the woke person" to a comment and felt immense secondhand embarrassment for them lmao

    • @DillonMaynard
      @DillonMaynard Před rokem

      @@SchmergDergen The ones that didn't like the message of the episode

    • @DillonMaynard
      @DillonMaynard Před rokem

      @@SchmergDergen I'm allowed to talk about them

    • @DillonMaynard
      @DillonMaynard Před rokem

      @@SchmergDergen I suppose we should just never criticize anyone ever again then

    • @DillonMaynard
      @DillonMaynard Před rokem

      @@SchmergDergen Virtue Signal? All I said was certain people in the comments are the exact people South Park makes fun of.

  • @WobblesandBean
    @WobblesandBean Před rokem +9

    Frankly, SP should take the piss out of Kanye West as often as possible.

  • @viktuuri
    @viktuuri Před rokem +4

    i think you explained why i loved this episode really well. it was hilarious while bringing out an message, and it features my favorite kids in the show together. tolkien is such a good character to me.

  • @Spongebrain97
    @Spongebrain97 Před rokem +26

    It's pretty interesting and sad how like in school when topics such as racism and anti semitism are brought in history class it was always framed as how people USED to be like but not anymore. But you look around in society whether in person or a comment section and they're still pretty common. Not to mention states like Florida are outright banning talking about that in school under the guise being "woke".
    So it's good to see shows like South Park still actively talking about this stuff and those people and mocking them

    • @unknownsword9042
      @unknownsword9042 Před rokem +11

      Apparently telling second graders about sexual orientation is necessary to stop racism. There is no benefit to talking about sexuality with very young kids. Why not do a bit of reading like this episode suggests.

    • @muttipi
      @muttipi Před rokem

      @@unknownsword9042 I think they’re actually talking about how Florida has banned classroom libraries and books about the history of racism under the guise of banning “critical race theory.” (a thing that isn’t being taught in public grade schools.) Way to completely miss the reality of the situation so you can go on some rambling tangent about “second graders being taught about sexual orientation to stop racism.” (another thing that isnt happening.) Your political narrative is totally not obvious.
      Why not do a little reading like this episode suggests.

    • @patternrecon5271
      @patternrecon5271 Před rokem

      If you eat with a non-Jew it is the same as eating with a dog." Tosapoth, Jebamoth 94b.
      "If a Jew has a non-Jewish servant or maid who dies, one should not express sympathy to the Jew. You should tell the Jew: "God will replace 'your loss', just as if one of his animals had died."" Jore Dea 377.
      "Sexual intercourse between Gentiles is like intercourse between animals." Sanhedrin 74b.
      "IT IS PERMITTED TO TAKE THE BODY AND LIFE OF A GENTILE." Sepher Ikkarim III c 25.
      "It is the law to kill anyone who denies the Torah. The Christians belong to the denying ones of the Torah." Coschen Hamischpat, Hagah 425.
      "A heretic Gentile you may kill outright with your own hands." Abodah Zara, 4b.
      "Every Jew who spills the blood of the godless (non-Jews), is doing the same as making a sacrifice to God." Bammidber raba c 21 & jalkut 772.

    • @Spongebrain97
      @Spongebrain97 Před rokem +3

      @Unknown Sword teachers aren't teaching kids about sexuality though 🤦‍♂️. Essentially what Florida is doing is if a teacher mentions "gay people exist" then they can be charged with a felony. Surely you think that is extreme right or do you agree with legislation akin to Red Scare paranoia? Follow the show's message and actually read.
      And no Florida is banning any talk of race in schools so again, actually follow what the show's message is 🤣

    • @Spongebrain97
      @Spongebrain97 Před rokem

      @@SchmergDergen Republicans in Wyoming are fighting a law that raises the age of marriage to at least 16. They literally want to defend child marriage 🤢

  • @karar.kendall4872
    @karar.kendall4872 Před rokem +16

    I can't believe even Craig survived the drought back in the streaming wars!

  • @RaisonLychi
    @RaisonLychi Před rokem +3

    Watched the new episode so I could watch this.
    I also didn't know the new season started until I saw you upload.

  • @BishopShotgun
    @BishopShotgun Před rokem +12

    I love the imaginationland trilogy! It would be awesome to see a video on it, especially one also utilizing the commentary by Trey and Matt as well, I used to listen to it while playing games or just doing random stuff online.

  • @TVVENCH
    @TVVENCH Před rokem +1

    Just watched it! Great to see a review up from you!

  • @Rreinholdt
    @Rreinholdt Před rokem +3

    Johnny boy! Love watching the episode and hearing your thoughts, hope you'll do the rest of the season.
    Sorry about the terrible people, keep doing ya thing.

  • @mayateeemm5728
    @mayateeemm5728 Před rokem +15

    I liked that the reason cartman tried to break up kyle and tolkien's frienship was to make stan happy. I think it showed how pitting marginalized groups against eachother doesn't actually serve to benefit them even if it's framed that way

    • @edra2005
      @edra2005 Před rokem +10

      I think he really did it because he hates Kyle Token and Tik Tok
      Disguising it as a nice gesture to Stan is such a cartman thing to do

    • @wilsonweiseng6485
      @wilsonweiseng6485 Před rokem +1

      I hate Eric Cartman

    • @RockerMicke1
      @RockerMicke1 Před rokem

      No it’s just that cartman has mental issues

    • @mayateeemm5728
      @mayateeemm5728 Před rokem +1

      @@RockerMicke1 two things can be true at once

  • @PhantoFantasma
    @PhantoFantasma Před rokem +34

    really like this newer way of doing social commentary while keeping it about the characters development

    • @bls8959
      @bls8959 Před rokem

      I think it's dogshit...down fall if south Park

  • @TGo-n-Roscoe
    @TGo-n-Roscoe Před rokem

    Great analysis. Loved the season premiere, and thanks for pointing out some of the things I didn't notice about the credits. Hilarious.

  • @12DAMDO
    @12DAMDO Před rokem +26

    i'm glad South Park finally feels like South Park again

  • @jakebrowning4846
    @jakebrowning4846 Před rokem +70

    You know the situation has gone off the rails when PC Principal flips out on a kid and he sounds perfectly reasonable.
    I’ve got high hopes for this season ❤

    • @SlashinatorZ
      @SlashinatorZ Před rokem

      Seems like Newton's law in action. PC principal & SJWs went too hard on the political correctness that it backfired & led to more bigotry & neonazism

  • @bigsadge
    @bigsadge Před rokem

    Took a deep breath, well deserved one, and sighed in relief as you stated your position on these things and didnt hold back in fear of displeasing your community, dude, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

  • @BugsyFoga
    @BugsyFoga Před rokem +111

    Always a fun time when South Park mocks Kanye.

    • @Klabbity_Kloots
      @Klabbity_Kloots Před rokem +1

      @@garenthal9638 What if it's underneath the hoodie?

    • @SlashinatorZ
      @SlashinatorZ Před rokem +1

      I wanted them to bring back the gay fish Kanye & make fun of him like the old days, I didn't want this cupid stand in

  • @Lefaid
    @Lefaid Před rokem +217

    It is very clear that Matt and Trey have grown a lot in taking responsibility for what they show. I think I am going to have to start watching South Park again.

    • @jamescurran6277
      @jamescurran6277 Před rokem +22

      Nah, they'll make a joke about trans and you'll be gone again.

    • @KevinLuper99
      @KevinLuper99 Před rokem +43

      ​@jamescurran6277 hey pal, avid south park fan and also believer in trans rights. Didn't watch bored girls, still love south park. No one here brought that up except for you though.

    • @hambone.fakenamington
      @hambone.fakenamington Před rokem +7

      @@layton6202 says someone who is literally spamming the replies in this YT vid because South Park and Johnny made fun of something they care about or is about them (being an anti-semite).
      edit: and considering all your comments just disappeared, someone Johnny had the good sense to block

    • @hmlandis1370
      @hmlandis1370 Před rokem

      Lol, what the fuck do they need to "take responsibility" for and what made you stop watching in the first place? It's a comedy, there are supposed to be some potentially offensive jokes that go with it. Evidently, South Park's not a show for you, at least the first several seasons weren't anyway.

    • @jamescurran6277
      @jamescurran6277 Před rokem

      @@KevinLuper99 well bully for you.

  • @clockwerk35
    @clockwerk35 Před rokem +3

    When Cartman was about to say that Hitler wasn't such a bad guy and then reframe from saying it, I thought, hey isn't he the kid who admired Hitler?

  • @PrimateSoul
    @PrimateSoul Před rokem +2

    😂 the parody of the ye interview
    With the hood and exact jacket. The ending, I was dying

  • @scoobydont
    @scoobydont Před rokem +3

    Haven't watched the show in years but your videos are inspiring me to maybe check it out again! 🙌

  • @choccomilch454
    @choccomilch454 Před rokem +4

    The end credits for this episode was hilarious. Having Matt stone run everything because he’s Jewish

  • @frankunodostres473
    @frankunodostres473 Před rokem +3

    just yesterday I found out there was a new south park season. I had no idea^^
    and I was smiling for almost the entire episode. looks like we're in for a really good season. I'm also very excited that 2 of my headcanons have gained more arguments. 1. the growth of cartman. he literally fought against racism in this episode. he is not the same person he was when he sang "in my waterpark". and 2. cartman has supernatural powers. his imaginary cupid friend manifested himself into reality. we saw hints of this in the episodes with mitch connor and also the one where all his toys are killed. it wasn't confirmed but it gives my theory more weight. cupid cartman literally interacted with real human beings!
    not only that but the plot was really good too. I'm excited to see what other current events we will see parodied in the coming weeks!

  • @Salty_C.J.
    @Salty_C.J. Před rokem

    your description of how the news constantly repeating things ingrains them in the minds of the masses is incredibly apt, just dont forget it applies to everything the news talks about

  • @SamOnTehsea
    @SamOnTehsea Před rokem +4

    I saw the episode this morning , i did not knew it was the new one but with all the small detail that are just part of the new normal in the show lake Tolkien living on a farm and the hot dog house allowed me to réalisée that this was the newest season. This show that the new continuity is working well.

  • @archive6094
    @archive6094 Před rokem +10

    I literally just finished this episode like 5 minutes ago

  • @TrashTalesDnD
    @TrashTalesDnD Před rokem +24

    My only complaint is that I wish Kenny wasn't just a side character nowadays 😕 otherwise great episode! And great review Johnny :)

    • @d.s.s.9935
      @d.s.s.9935 Před rokem

      kenny's kind of hard to write prominent roles for since a lot of the jokes in the show either stem from dialogue or character dynamics, Kenny can't talk in a super clear way and he doesn't have many particularly funny dynamics with anyone except cartman

    • @TrashTalesDnD
      @TrashTalesDnD Před rokem +2

      @@d.s.s.9935 I get why they don't use him...but it still makes me sad

    • @bananko8668
      @bananko8668 Před rokem +2

      @@d.s.s.9935 They could just experiment a bit, do a season where Kenny doesn't wear the hood at all and see how the fans like it.
      I know the joke is that we almost never understand him or see his face but it's gotten old. If they removed "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!" joke, why not remove the hood?
      If the fans don't like it, just put the hood back, simple as that.

    • @PrimateSoul
      @PrimateSoul Před rokem

      He was shook about the bathroom scene

    • @TrashTalesDnD
      @TrashTalesDnD Před rokem

      @@SchmergDergen I can still be sad when my favorite character gets so little screentime

  • @the_br0wnie294
    @the_br0wnie294 Před rokem +4

    Bro I’m 19, I had the same damn reaction to the tik toks

  • @NoUploadJustComment
    @NoUploadJustComment Před rokem

    Great episode. A return to form for sure. Those credits were brilliant, I'm glad someone else noticed.

  • @rief3531
    @rief3531 Před rokem +7

    Crushed it as always Johnny - love your videos!

  • @forgettable8300
    @forgettable8300 Před rokem +11

    You know i bet he is still trying to figure out why fish sticks are so funny

  • @xTorinator
    @xTorinator Před rokem +4

    Music nerd here, Just noticed that Tolkien's sheet music for when he is playing the trumpet, it says trumpet in H. That aint a thing, i snorted when I first saw it.

  • @JUdrums
    @JUdrums Před rokem +26

    just read a few of the comments here.. you were right when you said people are getting antisemitic, wtf is wrong with people

    • @DinsRune
      @DinsRune Před rokem

      Yeah, dunno if they're just angry jerks or just indoctrinated or whatever

    • @costelinha1867
      @costelinha1867 Před rokem +2

      This is why you never sort comments by most recent, it reveals the true insanity of the internet.

    • @JUdrums
      @JUdrums Před rokem

      @@SchmergDergen sort comments by "new". then youll see.

  • @annayoakum4406
    @annayoakum4406 Před rokem +16

    first time i audibly laughed at a south park episode since the early seasons was when those credits rolled. would love it if trey and matt dabbled in those slow burn-type jokes more

    • @Johnny2Cellos
      @Johnny2Cellos  Před rokem +8

      Very reminiscent of the "John Smith" credits from Trapped in the Closet

    • @froghunter3691
      @froghunter3691 Před rokem

      i think randy starting covid is better but ok

  • @ehoffart529
    @ehoffart529 Před rokem +13

    South Park's meta humor has been perfect. Tolkien and the credits from this episode has gotten a laugh out of me where a lot of other meta humor hasn't. Not sure if it's just how infrequently they do it or what.

    • @Guminola_
      @Guminola_ Před rokem +4

      The thing is that south park actually makes meta JOKES, rather than voicing it's crews frustrations with life

  • @MadDogRyan
    @MadDogRyan Před rokem +5

    Cupid Ye’s speech after Kyle and Tolkien’s argument had me laughing harder than I have in a while

  • @kevinsims2876
    @kevinsims2876 Před rokem +3

    2:20 Coming from PC Randy....that's rich🤣

  • @cosmohause
    @cosmohause Před rokem +3

    I'm just glad the premier was on Australian TV (channel 10 Shake to those Aussies wondering, every thursday by the looks), which usually us Aussies have to wait like a year to see sometimes (exaggerated, but it rlly do feel like that) so it was nice seeing the episode as everyone else did.
    I actually like Kyle's, Stan's and Tolkien's friendship and I can very well see them being a trio of best friends compared to the usual four (sometimes five if you count Butters), though seeing Stan be upset over Kyle and seemingly feeling forgotten if not left out I felt that because I have been in many boats like that when a friend of mine starts hanging out more with someone else, so it felt realistic.
    As for Cupid Ye (and by extension Cartman) I did hope for South Park to tackle the whole Kanye West issue, and while I was a bit shocked like "oh my god, the mad lads did it again" sort of way I felt it was handled very well, also Cartman finally taking meds? Finally have scraps of character development? Based.
    Also I do find it funny that some, NOT all btw, who discover Christianity can quickly become extreme in their ideologies to the point where its hurting everyone around them (if not also themselves) be it LGTBQphobic, racist, antisemitic, etc. It's truly an issue.
    Can't wait for the rest of the season. A solid 8 so far.

  • @ReeseHolmes
    @ReeseHolmes Před rokem +15

    As someone who is currently in school, I can say that I have seen a lot of anti-Semitism recently. Whether they are "jokes" or just flat out praising Kanye and Hitler, it's been running rampant. It's sad to see, and I hope it ends soon.

    • @WhoJizzedInYourMilkshake
      @WhoJizzedInYourMilkshake Před rokem +4

      @@moonlitee Did you know that the vast majority of scrubbed hard drives that belonged to Nazis and white supremacists are found to contain copious amounts of porn that focuses on black men? We all know your superiority complex is just hiding that inferiority complex ☕

    • @WhoJizzedInYourMilkshake
      @WhoJizzedInYourMilkshake Před rokem +2

      @@moonlitee Oh c'mon, anime pfp, Nazi ideology, playlists full of 4chan memes? You're obviously some doomer femboy 😂
      Where'd your other comment go? 🤭

    • @Odyodyody
      @Odyodyody Před rokem +1

      @@moonlitee you like looking & talking about men’s asses?

    • @hambone.fakenamington
      @hambone.fakenamington Před rokem +2

      @@moonliteehun, nobody is ever having sex with you, children are the least of your worries

    • @boogaloobender3462
      @boogaloobender3462 Před rokem

      @@WhoJizzedInYourMilkshake yeah as if you haven't laughed at a loud nigra meme

  • @Nairnpeters
    @Nairnpeters Před rokem

    Damn another banger video essay by Johnny 2 cellos

  • @Kneevirus
    @Kneevirus Před rokem +4

    I hope they cover tweek and craig's relationship again they haven't covered it since the fractured but whole / splatty tomato in season 21 i believe

  • @Eric_1991
    @Eric_1991 Před rokem +4

    I’m honestly surprised that Cartman was against Cupid Ye considering his anti semitic history

    • @wickedymike
      @wickedymike Před rokem

      In the end, while he made it about Stan, I think Cartman just missed Kyle...
      Even his antisemitism was always mostly about Kyle, Cartman is obsessed with him, and possibly romantically infatuated. There have been many clues that Cartman might be closeted, and possibly specifically attracted to Kyle...

  • @spencerchartier2677
    @spencerchartier2677 Před rokem +21

    I think you made some good points and you said Kanye is beyond parity he is acting like the South Park version of himself so there’s no way for South Park to bring that character back

    • @christopherb501
      @christopherb501 Před rokem +2

      *parody
      But yes, that gay fish is beyond any rational thought at this point.

    • @funkyweapon1981
      @funkyweapon1981 Před rokem +2

      Kanye is actually crazy.

    • @michaelboyle7281
      @michaelboyle7281 Před rokem +2

      That's exactly why they hated their Garison Trump plotline, or atleast hated writing for it, because trump was so crazy that they couldn't parody him because whatever they parodied trump would actually go out and do. The only way to really even parody Kanye would be to actually make him H!tler, which would probably get south park sued (out of those 2 options they probably cared least about being sued)
      I also saw people asking for an Andrew Tate episode, which I just don't imagine them doing for those same reasons, but if they did do an episode about Andrew Tate, I don't think it will be about Andrew Tate, but rather have something parallel hm and his situation. But I doubt they would even make an episode out of him, cause it's just not a situation that they could make humorous and funny in any way that hasn't actually happened

    • @christopherb501
      @christopherb501 Před rokem

      @@michaelboyle7281 Parody the assholes that follow people like him, then?

  • @jiado6893
    @jiado6893 Před rokem +1

    1:29 I remember the episode where they discovered High School Musical. "Freaking hybrids man. They don't do the job anymore."

  • @leephillips4402
    @leephillips4402 Před rokem +2

    Between Mitch Conner, Polly Prissypants and most recently Cupid Me. Cartman seems to have gone full Mr Garrison.

  • @madnessarcade7447
    @madnessarcade7447 Před rokem +3

    Could you do a video on the lion guard please
    The lion king canon Is so fascinating it’s an underrated show

  • @alexworman
    @alexworman Před rokem

    I'm glad you mentioned the credits joke because I noticed it but didn't get the reason

  • @astrojuicy
    @astrojuicy Před rokem +6

    Was I the only one disappointed we didn’t even get a fish Kanye CAMEO?

    • @SlashinatorZ
      @SlashinatorZ Před rokem +1

      I wanted them to bring back the gay fish Kanye & make fun of him like the old days, I didn't want this cupid stand in

  • @ISMAILdude93
    @ISMAILdude93 Před rokem +3

    Can someone tell me where I can buy that Kanye mask he wore on the Alex Jones show. Thanks to South Park, now I'm in the mood for parodying lmao. Definitely amazing episode!

  • @jordanmaessen9655
    @jordanmaessen9655 Před rokem +3

    I would absolutely love to see you do videos on Stick of Truth and Fractured But Whole. there's so much content you could make from those two games with the amount of easter eggs they both have. and just in general there's a lot of content to talk about too. can't wait to see what you actually discuss in those.

  • @kendallbacon2871
    @kendallbacon2871 Před rokem +2

    this was one of the best episodes i've seen in years honestly

  • @sophieamandaleitontoomey9343

    I have to say the line “A Lord of the Rings prequel? What were you thinking?!” had me dying laughing for a few minutes.

  • @chava4809
    @chava4809 Před rokem +12

    As a Jewish person the ever-rising rates of antisemitism has really stressed and weighed me down lately- this episode was just what I needed for a laugh. Very refreshing lol.
    And with the episode being released right before Valentines Day, I think using Cupid Me (Ye) to centralize the plot around was super clever.

  • @WolfataDoor
    @WolfataDoor Před rokem +4

    This was a great episode! Full cylinder social commentary with a sage lesson at the end.

  • @jules.634
    @jules.634 Před rokem +1

    An amazing episode. So damn funny and spot on. These guys are so, so, so clever!

  • @Vanamutt
    @Vanamutt Před rokem +1

    There's an easter egg in the band score/sheet music. It's a simplified version of the imperial march from star wars.

  • @harlan.6055
    @harlan.6055 Před rokem +3

    I think that this is one of the best episodes of the show in a while

  • @TheRealKoty
    @TheRealKoty Před rokem +3

    It's so wild to me that we live in a world where south Park is one of the reasonable shows. Maybe we are the alternate dimension.

  • @terrafletcher1930
    @terrafletcher1930 Před rokem

    Can't wait to see more videos on South Park!

  • @MegumiMary
    @MegumiMary Před rokem +2

    i didn't even realize season 25 had started until your video about it
    same with season 26 and this video

  • @gremblorthesackgoblin7953

    Making fun of Ye, a return to form

  • @fallon-1542
    @fallon-1542 Před rokem +3

    Season 25 came out like a month ago for me

  • @alexbryda
    @alexbryda Před rokem +2

    i called it as soon as Kanye stared doing crazy stuff me and my buddy were like "YOU KNOW Matt and Trey are watching" 😂👏😂

  • @Synthetic_Soul_CH
    @Synthetic_Soul_CH Před rokem +1

    Did matt and trey have laryngitis or something when they recorded the lines for this episode? The voices sound like they're going the way of Mage Simpson.

    • @Johnny2Cellos
      @Johnny2Cellos  Před rokem +1

      we gotta stop invoking marge yall let the old woman be

  • @TheAllSeeingEye2468
    @TheAllSeeingEye2468 Před rokem +4

    I didn't even know that was Kanye till someone told me

  • @Suspicious-Carl
    @Suspicious-Carl Před rokem +5

    it was a great episode, only thing i dont like is how much the voices have changed, i know theres nothing that can be done about it but damn it's still a shame

    • @cynopt
      @cynopt Před rokem +3

      Trey sounded like he recorded his voices while he had a cold.

    • @Suspicious-Carl
      @Suspicious-Carl Před rokem

      ​@@cynopt true

  • @thegoopyshow6833
    @thegoopyshow6833 Před rokem +1

    I went and watched the episode right before watching this. Saw it was on HBO max so decided to watch it before watching this. My favorite joke had to be the credits I found it so funny

  • @Sach973
    @Sach973 Před rokem +2

    Oh. Now I understand why they showed only Matt as the writer and director. 😂
    Damn! These guys have an amazing sense of humor.

  • @pizzazz_music
    @pizzazz_music Před rokem +5

    I was listening to Gay Fish like an hour ago, you psychic

  • @jefferykennedy3655
    @jefferykennedy3655 Před rokem +8

    the credits made me BUST OUT laughing. this was a great episode

  • @playwithvee9628
    @playwithvee9628 Před rokem +1

    The picture of Tolkien and his GF on his night stand was so precious

  • @masternoob9673
    @masternoob9673 Před 11 měsíci +1

    2:20 And THAT is the type of mindset that has Hollywood in a writers strike now.

  • @jag92949
    @jag92949 Před rokem +3

    Cupid Me is Cartman’s Mr. Hat.

  • @alexanderrahl7034
    @alexanderrahl7034 Před rokem +3

    Cartman is such a useful character because he can be used (and has been) to portray the worst people and events in society became he is the worst character in the show. And my simply having people, situations or ideas filtered through cartman, even accurately portrayed, it becomes a criticism in itself.
    For example, the episode with cartman and his "anxiety". Where of course there are people with legitimate anxiety issues. And then there's the cartmans of the world who use "anxiety" as a bludgeon to manipulate people and take advantage of their compassion or the compassion of their peers, to get what they want. I personally knew someone like this myself. Perfectly capable of functioning, but selective in their "capabilites" making people wait on her hand and foot, and using it as an excuse not to grow up. Being "afraid of people", but jumping at the opportunity to go out to the mall or movies with her mom. While demanding that if she wants domino's, someone else has to call and order for her, and then answer the door and bring her, her food.
    By putting that through cartman, they make the statement "here is how this can be used by the worst people."

  • @sushier
    @sushier Před rokem

    great video man. never seen one of your videos before but i would totally watch one about the stick of truth. hope that you enjoy reading through all these schizophrenic comments as much as i am lol

  • @bobgunter9608
    @bobgunter9608 Před rokem +2

    This was one of the best all round episodes they have done in a while

  • @treflosho
    @treflosho Před rokem +3

    I'm just waiting for the episodes to be on HBO Max already.

  • @lordnemo6401
    @lordnemo6401 Před rokem +4

    I would be interested in a Stick of Truth review video

  • @InMaTeofDeath
    @InMaTeofDeath Před rokem +2

    I'm 33 today, still remember staying up till 3 AM to watch this show when I was the same age as the boys.

  • @ravimukerji6609
    @ravimukerji6609 Před rokem +1

    Because of this new era of serialization I want to see if theyre actually gonna make kyle be in charge of hollywood and show the stress and absurdity fo that not only being in the hands of one person but an elementary school kid at that

  • @christophernoble76
    @christophernoble76 Před rokem +4

    ill always call him token, i refuse to be gaslit, he spelled his name token by himself years ago

    • @Johnny2Cellos
      @Johnny2Cellos  Před rokem +7

      Consider enjoying comedy, tho

    • @afaxmachine5045
      @afaxmachine5045 Před rokem +1

      But his name is Tolkien, named after the author.

    • @shreknskrubgaming7248
      @shreknskrubgaming7248 Před rokem +1

      Is that the case? I haven't seen South Park in a very long time, I could have sworn his name used to be Token. I honestly thought that maybe he was just pronouncing his name weirdly for some reason until I saw it spelled that way in the episode. I was really confused.

    • @christophernoble76
      @christophernoble76 Před rokem

      @@Johnny2Cellos i do lmao, im mostly just being sarcastic

    • @christophernoble76
      @christophernoble76 Před rokem

      @@afaxmachine5045 it was token at first, they changed it later because it was funny

  • @Rick-tk6cl
    @Rick-tk6cl Před rokem +3

    "I ain't sayin she's a gold digger, but she ain't messing with no broke jew."