It's what makes me laugh when nothing else can. When everything in the world seems so crazy and untamed, and I don't feel like anyone can make any sense and everything is falling apart-- nothing puts my feelings about the world into perspective like the show South Park.
My parents forbid me to watch when I was younger. Now, since the show is geared towards a more intellectual (in a weird sort of way) mindset, my parents sit down with me and laugh about the way the writers of this show see things in the world, and the every little day to day lifestyles of ridiculous people in general. Most are offended, and I'm well-aware of that. Some are turned off, and some become confused about the sometimes-gross humor of the characters... but people like me-- smart, informed, witty, etc-- get it. Despite the stupidness of the show, it is, in a very odd way... needed.
I always loved reading and going to English class, and I always loved to compare things in my life and the social situations of the world with things that I read. I have began to do this with movies and poetry as well. It's cool to laugh along with something criticising the world on complete blunt purpose... and to not feel bad about it... because you didn't write it. Trey Parker and Matt Stone did, and they have Emmy awards to show their pride for it. Since this show is one of Comedy Central's main series, people are still buying the first seasons, although the anamation quality greatly goes below what it is today. The story lines have always been hilarious, and they will continue to be. Who needs tabloids to poke fun at celebrities, when it's probably not true information you're recieving? You can watch South Park, and know nothing about the celebrities they're making fun of is NOT true at all... and that's why they're allowed to shamelessly do it. Tabloids need to go away.
All in all, I don't have much to say, but that I love laughing, and I love this show.
-Kassandra Small
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
No comments:
Post a Comment