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The South Park FAQ Everything You Ever Wanted to know. . .and then some more crap. Compiled by Ken Krista, Matt McCabe, Chris Pirillo, and Taison Tan (Alphabetical Order)
Table of Contents
I. South Park History 1. Who makes it? 2. Where can I watch it? 3. How did South Park originate? 4. What is "The Spirit of Christmas"(soxmas)? 5. Script for Soxmas
II. The Characters
1. Eric Cartman
a. Likes b. Dislikes c. Quirks d. Catch Phrases e. Role f. Voice g. Appearence
2. Kenny
a. Likes b. Dislikes c. Quirks d. Catch Phrases e. Role f. Voice g. Appearence
3. Kyle
a. Likes b. Dislikes c. Quirks d. Catch Phrases e. Role f. Voice g. Appearence
4. Stan
a. Likes b. Dislikes c. Quirks d. Catch Phrases e. Role f. Voice g. Appearence
5. Minor Characters(and their info)
III. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who performs the main theme and what are the lyrics? 2. What is the Jesus Vs. Santa Episode? Has it aired on TV? 3. Where can I get some merchandise? 4. Is it true that Shaft plays Chef? 5. How many episodes have aired on TV? 6. Is a premium network going to show an unedited version of the show? 7. Are there really cheesy poofs? 8. I don't get the references to pussy in the pilot. Can you explain it to me? 9. Is Kenny really talking? 10. Where can I talk with other South Park fans? 11. Is that Wendy Testaburger in The Spirit of Christmas sitting on Santa's lap? 12. Does Kenny die in every episode? 13. Where the hell can I get SOXMAS?
IV. South Park Websites ================================================================ I. South Park History
1. Who's responsible for this?
Blame it all on Trey Parker and Matt Stone! Well, them and the crew. Trey and Matt created the whole South Park idea in 1995, but that's discussed later. Here's some info on the two:
Trey Parker-Originally a student of music, director Trey Parker transferred from the prestigious Berklee School of Music to Colorado University to study film, and it was there he gave birth to his twisted brainchild "Cannibal: The Musical". Parker not only wrote, produced, directed and played the leading role in the film, he also wrote the songs and collaborated on the score. He is 27.
Matt Stone-He worked on "Cannibal: The Musical" with Trey. The two of them both grew up in South Park, CO. (NOTE TO THE EDITORS: I can't find much on Trey or Matt, help me!)
2. Where can I watch South Park?
You can tune in to South Park every Wednesday at 10:00 PM(both coasts) on Comedy Central. For those of you who don't get Comedy Central, a video ring is being created so you can have your own copies of the show.
3. How did South Park originate?
In December of 1995, Brian Graden, then a Fox TV exec with a taste for edgy material, wanted to send out a video holiday card. He remembered a demented fable called "The Spirit of Christmas" animated with construction paper and sick jokes by two broke twentysomethings in his stable of eccentric talent. He paid them to do an upgraded version of the twisted little 'toon - in which Santa Claus and Jesus kung-fu fight each other while foulmouthed youngsters cheer them on - and sent tapes all over Hollywood. George Clooney got on and made copies for 150 of his close personal friends. bootlegs spread to New York, Silicon Valley, the Internet. The band Tool showed "Spirit" between sets. The absence of credits on the video only added to its underground mystique.
Two and a half years later, "The Spirit of Christmas" has made its inexorable way to the mainstream as South Park, an animated series starting next month on Comedy Central. The series' creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are no longer broke. Before accepting Comedy Central's offer, they turned down development deals by almost every major studio: New Line, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks. One producer offered them "Barney: The Movie," a ludicrous assignment for the two guys responsible for the darkest Christmas cartoon ever made. But it's a mark of how fast they've gone from nobodies who couldn't get their phone calls returned to two of the hottest "creatives" in Hollywood. As Parker says, "It's been quite a ride."
4. What is the Spirit of Christmas(soxmas)?
I think we already answered that one, but what the hell. The Spirit of Christmas, also known as SOXMAS, is an underground, or "bootleg" if you will, cartoon created by Trey and Matt. It contains Cartman, Kenny, Kyle, and Stan, just like the series. The cartoon featured Jesus and Santa Claus fighting because they thought that each of them were ruining "The Spirit of Christmas". Jesus thought it was about celebrating his birth, while Santa thought it was for giving. I can't say anymore without giving it away. But hell, here's the dialogue. Skip this if you don't want to ruin it for yourself.
SCRIPT FOR SOXMAS
[Music. Scene Snowy hill.]
Kids We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas-- Stan What? wait a minute. Kyle What? Stan Aren't you Jewish, Kyle? Kyle Yeah, I think so. Stan Dude, Jewish people don't celebrate Christmas. Kyle What? Stan You're sposed to sing Hanukkah songs! Kyle "Dreidel dreidel dreidel,
I made you out of clay,
Dreidel dreidel dreidel--" Stan That's a stupid song. Cartman Yeah, Hanukkah sucks. Kyle Don't you oppress me, fat boy. Cartman Don't call me fat, buttfucker. Kyle Then don't belittle my people you fuckin' fatass! Cartman Goddammit don't call me fat you buttfuckin' son-of-a-bitch!
[Jesus floats down from the sky.] Kyle What the-- Kenny (zips up hood) Jesus Behold my glory. Stan Holy shit, it's Jesus! Cartman What are you doing in South Park, Jesus? Jesus I come seeking...retribution. Stan *gasp* He's come to kill you cuz you're Jewish, Kyle! Kyle Oh, fuck! I'm sorry, Jesus. Don't kill me. Jesus Nay, fear not. I love All My Children. Kyle *whew* Jesus Tomorrow is my birthday. Yet all is not right. Stan Your birthday is on Christmas? That sucks, dude. Jesus I must find a place called "The Mall". Kyle Well we can take you to the mall, Jesus. Stan Yeah! It's over this way.
[Kyle and Kenny exit] Cartman *ugh* Goddammit, you stepped on my foot you pigfucker. Stan Dude, don't say pigfucker in front of Jesus.
[Stan exits] Cartman Eh, fuck you.
[Scene: Buildings. Music.]
Stan Here we are Jesus, South Park Mall. Who are you looking for? Jesus Him! Santa Ho ho ho. We meet again, Jesus. Jesus You have blemished the meaning of Christmas for the last time, Kringle. Santa I bring happiness and love to children all over the world. Jesus Christmas is for celebrating my birth. Santa Christmas is for giving. Jesus I'm here to put an end to your blasphemy. Santa This time we finish it. [stands] There can be only one. Stan Dude, this is pretty fucked up right here.
[Jesus and Santa fight] Kids Go Santa! [Jesus looks at them] Uh, go Jesus!
[Jesus and Santa fight more, Mortal Kombat style.] Kyle Oh my god! They killed Kenny! Jesus Boys, help me put an end to him once and for all. Santa No, boys, help me, so that I can put an end to him. Jesus God is watching you, boys. You know who to help. Santa Stan, remember the choo-choo when you were three? Jesus I died for your sins, boys. Don't forget that. Stan I don't know what to do, dude. Who should we help? Cartman I say we help Santa Claus. Kyle Eh, you're just saying that because he brings you candy. Cartman Hey! I don't need to take that kinda shit from a Jew. Kyle You're such a fat fuck, Cartman, that when you walk down the street people go god DAMMIT that kid's a BIG FAT FUCK. Cartman Oh yeah? Well listen up... Santa Buttfuckin... Kyle I'm not the buttfucker, you're the buttfucker... Stan Wait, wait, just a second. Now we've got to think here. Now let's see. What would Brian Boitano do? Cartman Yeah. What would Brian Boitano do?
[Music. Brian Boitano appears.] Brian Did someone say my name? Cartman Brian Boitano! Kyle What incredible irony! Cartman Yeah, it's Brian Boitano! Brian What's going on, kids? Stan Okay, Brian? Who would you help in a fight, Jesus or Santa Claus? Brian Kids...you shouldn't think of things like that. This is the one time of year when we all try to get along, no matter what we believe in. This is the season just to be good to each other. Bi-eee!
[Brian skates away.] Jesus You fuckin' pussy! Santa C'mere! Come on! Stan Hey, Jesus! You have to understand that Santa is keeping the spirit of your birthday alive by bringing happiness and joy. Kyle Yeah. And Santa, you need to remember that if it weren't for Jesus, this day wouldn't even exist! Santa You're right kids. I'm sorry Jesus. Jesus No, no. It's me who should be sorry. I've been a right bastard. I'm sorry Kringle. Santa Thank you boys. Jesus Yeah, thank you boys. Come on, Kringle, I'll buy you an Orange Smoothie. Santa oooo! Stan *whew* That sucked. Kyle Yeah, but just think. Today we actually met--we actually spoke--to _the_ Brian Boitano. Stan Yeah. And you know? I think I learned something today, it doesn't matter if you're Christian or Jewish or Atheist or Hindu. Christmas still is about one very important thing: Cartman Yeah, ham. Stan No not ham, you fat fuck! Cartman Fuck you! Stan Christmas is about something much more important. Kyle What? Stan Presents. Kyle Ah. Stan Don't you see, Kyle? Presents. Kyle Hey man, if you're Jewish you get presents for eight days. Stan Wow, really? Count me in. Cartman Yeah, I'll be a Jew too. Kids [leaving]
"Dreidel dreidel dreidel
I made you out of clay
Dreidel dreidel dreidel
With dreidel I will play!"
[Sign: "El Fin". Blackout.] (Wasn't that pleseant) ================================================================ II. The Characters
1. Eric Cartman
a. Likes- He likes cheesy poofs, Chocolate Chicken Pot Pie, and lying. Generally, he loves to eat.
b. Dislikes- He doesn't like being called fat, or at sometimes "His little friends".
c. Quirks- Cartman walks weird. In the pilot, he farted fire but that was because he had a probe up his ass.
d. Catch Phrases- "Kickass" and "I'm not fat, I'm big boned!" In the pilot he seemed to say, "Ow my ass!" a lot.
e. Role- Cartman is the fat kid, and he is teased about it constantly.
f. Attire- Blue Hat w/yellow puff, Red shirt, black pants.
g. Voice- Trey Parker
2. Kenny
a. Likes- Hunting, talking dirty
b. Dislikes- Being killed
c. Quirks- Dies in every episode, sometimes more than once. Hard to understand because his voice is muffled by his hood.
d. Catch Phrases- None(but he likes to talk about perverted things. )
e. Role- The poor kid, unintelligent except when it comes to perverted issues. Dies every episode.
f. Attire- A brown hooded jacket
g. Voice- Matt Stone
3. Kyle
a. Likes- Though he does not show it, he is fond of his brother Ike. He likes foul language as well.
b. Dislikes- Aliens, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Hat
c. Quirks- Intelligence
d. Catch Phrases- "Kick the baby"
e. Role- The smart kid, seems to be the least clueless. The leader of the gang. He is also Jewish, and is teased about it, but is not sure what it means.
f. Attire- Black hat that covers ears, orange shirt, black pants, black mittens.
g. Voice- Matt Stone
4. Stan
a. Likes- Wendy Testaburger, farting.
b. Dislikes- At some times Cartman
c. Quirks- throws up whenever Wendy Testaburger talks to him.
d. Catch Phrases- None
e. Role- The cute kid. He likes Wendy.
f. Attire- Blue and red hat, red puff, brown jacket, black pants
g. Voice- Trey Parker
5. Minor Characters
Chef- Voiced by Issac Hayes, Chef breaks into R + B songs with sexually explicit lyrics to help kids. Attire: usually an apron, normally reading "Chef". Catch Phrase: "Gotta help the children. . .".Drives a Town and Country. Moved to South Park from Florida due to the numerous alien sightings in South Park(he believes in them 100%).
Wendy Testaburger- The girl Stan likes. He throws up whenever she talks to him. She doesn't seem to care to much. She wears a beret. Catch Phrase: "Ewww."
Mrs. Cartman-Cartman's mom. Feeds Cartman anything. Overprotective. She is also somewhat braindead.
Pip-Pip is an English kid who appeared in the uncensored pilot. No one likes him. He can be seen in Episode 101 "Cartman gets an anal probe" as the kid who Cartman farts on and then runs around the room screaming.
Jimbo-Stan's uncle who enjoys hunting. Loves beer.
Ned-Jimbo's war friend, his voice is computerized. He's gotta use the cancer kazoo.
Ms. Crabtree-The bus driver, seems to yell a lot. Motto is "Shut up and Sit Down".
Officer Barbrady-An incompetent cop who is indenial. Motto is "To Patronize and Annoy".
Nurse McSchwartz- The school nurse who fixes everything with antiseptic and a bandaid.
The Fifth Graders-Bullies to the four kids.
Ike-Kyle's little brother, he is shaped like a football and has a mouth that goes all the way around his head. The result: the top half of his hangs in the middle of nowhere as he speaks.
Mr. Garrison- The schoolteacher who does all of his yelling through his alter ego hand puppet, Mr. Hat. Incompetent. ================================================================ III. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who performs the main theme and what are the lyrics?
A. Primus, who just released their "Brown Album" perfomed it along with Les Claypool.
2. What is the Jesus Vs. Santa episode? Has it aired on TV?
A. The "Jesus Vs. Santa" episode is The Spirit Of Christmas! It has never aired on TV. Copies are available all over the Internet.
3. Where can I get some merchandise?
A. Two T-shirts are available at http://www.comedycentral.com/store. One is black, has Cartman on the front and reads @#$%!(Back: Kids say the darndest things), and the other is white and has a pic and reads "Oh My God! They Killed Kenny!"
4. Is it true that Shaft plays Chef?
A. No. Issac Hayes plays Chef, not Shaft. Issac Hayes wrote the theme for Shaft.
5. How many episodes have aired on TV?
A. To this date, (August 21), 2 episodes have aired. 101: Cartman Gets An Anal Probe, and 103: Volcano.
6. Is a premium network going to show an unedited version of the show?
A. They're aren't plans to, but keep your mind open to rumors.
7. Are there really cheesy poofs?
A. In real life? No. Go get some Cheetos and make believe.
8. I don't get the references to pussy in the pilot. Can you explain it to me.
A. (Sorry for the offensive slang)The first reference is in the cafeteria, and Wendy invites Stan to Stark's Pond after school. Kyle says, "Maybe you can kiss her", Cartman blurts, "Or slip her the tongue", and Kenny mumbles. Then Stan says, "How do you know she has a cat", and then Kenny starts to laugh. Then they all pick up on it. Pussy? Cat? Get it?
The second isn't actually a reference to puss, but it's when Cartman's cat is bugging him for some pie. Cartman yells to his mom, "Mom! Kitty's being a dildo!", and his mom replies, "Well then I know a certain kitty kitty who's sleeping with mommy tonight!". The joke there is that if the cat was a dildo, then the mom would use it. Get it?
9. Is Kenny really talking?
A. Yeah! As someone said in the Comedy Central list, "Put your ear to the speaker until your brain adapts to the muffled voice. Use your imagination."
10. Where can I talk with other South Park fans?
A.You can join the Comedy Central South Park mailing list at http://www.comedycentral.com/southpark/booster/. Directions are there.
11. Is that Wendy Testaburger in The Spirit of Christmas sitting on Santa's lap?
A. One would assume so, huh? It's her if you think in terms of appearence, but no actual proof is given.
12. Does Kenny die in every episode?
A. Yep, sometimes multiple times per episode. At one point in an episode one of the kids actually says to him after his death, "Hey Kenny! Lookin' good!"
13. Where the hell can I get the SOXMAS?
A. The official distribution site of course! http://www.math.uiuc.edu/~tskirvin/soxmas/ Go to a mirror site there. It's a hefty 50 megs and might take awhile to download.
================================================================ IV. South Park Websites
http://www.comcentral.com/southpark- Comedy Central's Official Site http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~ttant/SouthPark/- Taison's South Park Page http://www.lockergnome.com/southpark/-Just South Of South Park http://www.netlabs.net/hp/thrawn/-The South Park Experience http://home.san.rr.com/blackbart/-BlackBart's South Park Page. http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/9576-Cartman's A Fat Ass: A South Park Page http://members.aol.com/odelayan64/southpark.html-Ode's http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Alley/2372/southpar.htm-The Unofficial South Park Page http://members.aol.com/micahjam/sopark.htm-South Park: Four Innocent Young Children http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/tskirvin/southpark-South Park: The Series http://pubweb.nwu.edu/~ttw707/southpark/-South Park Online http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/1292/sp.html-Cheese God's South Park http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Quad/7116/-The Spirit of Christmas Ate My Balls http://users.accessus.net/~joec/dir/south_park/-South Park Online http://members.tripod.com/~user100/- Oddfather's site. http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/8940/index.html- Gluestick's site. http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/3834/index.html-Mr. Hat's South Park Page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Bay/7486/Southpark.html-Argenteen's South Park Stop! http://home.pb.net/~livedeth/-Unofficial South Park Page. http://www.lfsweb.com/evilcow/frames1.htm-Evil Cow's South Park Page.
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