I never really tolerated this take on the show. And how many often accused Matt and Trey of being libertarians or even downright bigots even though they're trying to make a socialist statement on civilisation or the topic of the week like gay marriage and treatment of disability in media and how people could potentially be faking it for exploitation both of which were actually very well done and progressive especially the tourettes example.

Also they've ruthless mocked Trump in a story arc not only once but twice. And their latest season is so aggressively ruthless and savage, It feels like they're doing more for the liberal No Kings uprising than The current democratic party leaders who are all talk and no substance.

I'm not saying I don't fully disagree with people's disdain for the show (primarily the trans community. I can see why they hate South Park's guts) but to consider it a permanent stain on basic human decency and a horrid influence for milennials is honestly pretty hair splitting if you'd ask me.

Am I missing something here within these folks? is punching sideways/mocking everyone equally really any worst than complete douchebags straight up punching down for the sake of pissing off the unfortunate because they find it hilarious (Looking at you Tony Hinchcliffe, and Babylon Bee)? Are the South Park guys really to blame for shaping an entire demographic into not caring about any Global Disputes with Current Affairs? Or did the boundaries pushing and subtle satire simply got lost in people who either grewed up into the very thing they were mocking or viewed it as a cesspool of nihlist Slop?

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[–] 21 points 6 days ago (1 child)

One one hand, South Park has expertly satirized current events for its entire existence, and the writing is genius.

On the other hand, it pretty much gave all the worst school children in the 2000's permission the scream "fag" and "jew" all the time because they didn't understand that Cartman isn't supposed to be a role model.

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  • [–] 23 points 6 days ago (2 children)

    There was an odd period of time in America where a large portion of the population got their political information and social awareness from the Comedy Central television network.

    The Daily Show, Colbert Report, and South Park.

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  • People often had a better sense of humor about things back then though

    I'm not even trying to make a stupid joke, it's true

    Having a sense of humor makes you less of an insufferable annoyance when talking about topics that are heavy

    Please return me to 2006. I hate everything and would like to go back. (lol)

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  • [–] 18 points 6 days ago (1 child)

    Punching everyone equally gives the appearance that everyone deserves to be punched. Just another form of "both sides" bullshit.

    Folks are rightfully calling out the anti trans stuff and anti gay stuff, and the climate change stuff. But one that really sticks with me the most is when they punched down on alcoholics.

    Basically they implied alcoholics should be able to enjoy a tiny bit of alcohol here or there, and called out alcoholics who completely abstain as being undiciplined losers.

    As someone with outrageous amounts of alcoholism on both sides of my family, it doesn't sit well with me at all.

    Plus, Matt and Trey are Republicans, so fuck them.

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  • [–] 0 points 4 days ago (1 child)

    The scene in which Randy gets arrested for drunk driving is based on a near identical experience that Parker had with his father when he was nine years-old.

    From Wikipedia, so it seems like he's had some personal experience as well.

    Also I don't think they are republican or democrat

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    People are bad at media literacy?

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  • [–] 12 points 6 days ago*

    To think that a comedy show that aired for 5 hours per year (22 minutes (without ads) per episode, 13 times a season) ruined a generation is daft as fuck.

    Fred Durst did more damage to Gen X. \,,/(^_^)\,,/

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  • [–] 9 points 6 days ago (1 child)

    Miss me with that modern satanic panic bullshit lmfao

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  • [–] 6 points 6 days ago

    It's probably the conservatives who claim South Park ruined a generation. My ex came from a conservative culture and she doesn't like South Park. Obviously, adult, crude and dark humour won't jive well with conservatives who are taught a certain way. If I had remained in my home country, I could grow up not liking South Park as I was pretty conservative.

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