South Park: Genious Commentary or Late Night Filth?

[VKX]

I'm a big fan of south park - I think it's a brilliant sort of satire (although often childish and dirty).

What are your thoughts?

 

[unosdostres14]

Genius commentary, often times ruined by too much filth.

 

[financeguy]

Genius commentary, full stop.

Admittedly, it is not for the easily offended, but that does not make it filth, in my opinion.

I find it interesting to try to guess the political outlook of the creators while watching it.

I could be wrong, but I would guess they are basically libertarian conservatives at heart, but the way they expose each and every ideology and opinion, including conservative opinion, to ridicule is quite refreshing, although, as I said, definitely not for the easily offended or those who lack strong stomachs.

South Park is one of the best things on TV in my opinion, it is like the 12 year old kid who spots that the emperor is wearing no clothes but is the only one that dares to say it, and it makes you wonder, who is really the childish one here, those who take offense, or the creators, who are always one step ahead of any pre-conception you might have had of them.

Of course it is juvenile at times, but that is part of the beauty of the beast.

 

[U2democrat]

Genius commentary, often times ruined by too much filth.

I agree with this.

 

[Se7en]

hilarious commentary.

 

[A_Wanderer]

It is brilliant.

 

[I'm Ready]

i love it
i also find i agree with their political views at points(especially of war-antiwar issues)

also have a good amount of gay tollerance

 

[Dreadsox]

Absolutely, on my top five shows list....

 

[melon]

It's perfect as it is, "filth" and all.

Melon

 

[Lemonfix]

x 10



(just to add to what Fianance Guy was saying, I believe the Parker and Stone have stated that they are politically libertarian)

 

[namkcuR]

Not filth. Brilliant. In fact, in terms of comedic/satiric cartoons aimed towards adults, I'd say there is only one that can compete with South Park, and that is none other than the Simpsons.

 

[Moonlit_Angel]

I think the show's hilarious . I like how they go after both sides, you won't see any partisan stuff going on there.

And the movie was twisted as hell .

Angela

 

[daygloeyes2]

Genius comedy and social commentary hidden under raunchiness and immaturity.

 

[FlyYourKite]

Genius comedy and social commentary hidden under raunchiness and immaturity.

Well put. I agree completely

 

[LyricalDrug]

Aside from the fact that waayyyyyyy too many adult cartoons are being hailed as "pure genius" these days, I think it's a really funny show.

 

[Dismantled]

I just cannot get into it I've tried

 

[Angela Harlem]

Anyone who can pull off a flick like Team America, gets my full support. I think it's a very clever blend of lowbrow and high road.

 

[Irvine511]

it's both.

 

[joyfulgirl]

I hardly ever watch it but I would agree it's both. I find that kind of humor hard to sustain, though. It's funny for 10 minutes but then I have to move on.

A friend and I were driving through Colorado one day a couple of years ago, a little bit lost, and suddenly I looked around and said to my friend, "Why do I have this eery feeling we're trapped in a cartoon?" and then we realized we were in South Park.

 

[Maggie1]

I love it and watch it all the time.

 

[reptile]

Late night filth?
Its on at 8.30pm here. Is that late?
I think its a hoot!
They get away with so much.
They never really take sides (politically) which is really clever, and something that will ensure its timelesness ( something they have learnt from Monty Pythom me thinks!?)

 

[nbcrusader]

Both

We can go from laughter to uncomfortable silence in any given episode.

It is also educational.

I didn't realize how bad the rainforest is.....



Actually, some of the commercials run on comedy central are worse than the programs.

 

[FizzingWhizzbees]

I like South Park. I probably wouldn't say it's a work of genius, but it's good entertainment with some interesting social commentary.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I've never seen a single episode of that show

 

[XHendrix24]

Awesome. In my opinion, one of the best shows on TV.




Though, let it be said, the only shows I really watch on TV are crude comedy shows.

 

[Laird/Bono]

They said Elvis was crude... all he did was shake his hips. I like s.park when I get a chance to see it

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

absolute genious of the highest level

 

[Numb1075]

it is what it is...funny and stoopid at the same time. I don't watch it often, but when I do, I enjoy it.

 

[Laird/Bono]

Like cereal....... Do you check for nutritional value on the side of a box of Capt. Crunch??.... No, you just enjoy it.

Has U2 ever been featured as part of a plot line? THAT would be cool...

 

[Moonlit_Angel]

Has U2 ever been featured as part of a plot line? THAT would be cool...

As far as I know, they haven't, no. But if they ever are, I would be very interested in seeing that episode .

Angela