"South Park" is an American animated comedy series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The series debuted on the Comedy Central television station in 1997 and became one of the most famous and controversial shows on television.
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- Animation style: "South Park" is known for its distinctive animation style, which uses the cut-out animation technique. Characters are created from cut-out pieces of computer paper, which gives them a distinctive look.
- Main characters: The series focuses on the adventures of four boys, Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick, living in the small town of South Park, Colorado.
- Controversial humor: "South Park" is known for its controversial and often provocative humor that addresses politics, popular culture, religion and other sensitive topics. The creators do not shy away from controversy and often approach topics in a satirical manner.
- Fast production time: One episode of "South Park" is produced in just six days, allowing the creators to respond to current events and topics.
- Supporting characters: In addition to the main characters, the series abounds in supporting characters, who often appear in different episodes and have their own distinctive characteristics.
- Parodies of well-known figures: "South Park" is famous for its parodies of well-known figures from pop culture, politics and the media. Many well-known public figures appeared in the series as fictional characters.
- Exploding Kenny: Earlier seasons of the series often ended with a tragic accident related to the character Kenny, who died in each episode in a different, often absurd way.
- Continuation of themes: Although most episodes have a separate plot, there are sometimes plots that continue in several subsequent episodes, creating so-called "longer stories."
- Critics' appreciation: Despite the controversy, "South Park" has won critical acclaim for its originality, satire and ability to comment on current events.
- Awards: "South Park" has won many awards, including several Emmy Awards, for excellence in animation and comedy.
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- Amazing production time: As mentioned earlier, an episode of "South Park" is produced in just six days. This is a very fast production time compared to standard animated series.
- Characteristic language and swearing: "South Park" is known for its use of curse words and offensive language, adding to its controversial nature. Some words were repeatedly censored during the broadcast.
- Original title of the pilot: The first pilot episode of the series was titled "Jesus vs. Frosty." It was a short film created by the creators even before the official start of "South Park" production.
- References to reality: Many events and characters in "South Park" are inspired by reality. The creators often refer to current political, cultural and social events.
- Creators' independence: Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the series' creators, maintain control over the production and content of "South Park." Some episodes are created just days before airing, allowing them to react to the latest developments.
- Music and songs: "South Park" is famous for creating funny and controversial songs that often fall on deaf ears. Examples include "Blame Canada" from the movie "South Park: Original Sin" and "Kyle's Mom's a Bitch" from the episode "Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo."
- The post Butters: The character of Butters Stotch was originally intended to be a one-off gag, but he was so well-liked by viewers that he became a permanent part of the cast.
- Character resemblance: The characters in "South Park" have very simple shapes and faces, which makes them easily recognizable. However, this simplicity also allows for a variety of expressions and facial expressions.
- Continuation of the seasons: In some episodes, "South Park" episodes are continued in subsequent seasons, creating a certain plot continuity, which is rare in comedy series.
- Blockade in China: Because of its controversial content and criticism of China, "South Park" has been banned in China, and its name and references to the series have become taboo on the Chinese online forum Weibo.