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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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John Schwarz, writing for Bubbleblabber.com rated the episode a 8.5 out of 10,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schwarz|first=John|date=February 16, 2023|title=Review: South Park 'The World-Wide Privacy Tour'|url=https://www.bubbleblabber.com/review-south-park-the-world-wide-privacy-tour/|publisher=Bubbleblabber|url-status=live |
John Schwarz, writing for Bubbleblabber.com rated the episode a 8.5 out of 10,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schwarz|first=John|date=February 16, 2023|title=Review: South Park 'The World-Wide Privacy Tour'|url=https://www.bubbleblabber.com/review-south-park-the-world-wide-privacy-tour/|publisher=Bubbleblabber|url-status=live|access-date=March 10, 2023|archive-date=February 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218165728/https://www.bubbleblabber.com/review-south-park-the-world-wide-privacy-tour/}}</ref> and stated the episode reaffirmed ''South Park''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s status as "the undisputed king of adult animated comedy", noting that it got "people talking, pissing off celebrities, and making tons of money in the process while doing so" and "week over week, 'The Worldwide Privacy Tour' actually has gone up in the ratings from ''South Park''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s premiere episode of '[[Cupid Ye]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bubbleblabber.com/south-park-all-the-fallout-from-the-worldwide-privacy-tour/| last=Schwarz|first=John|title=South Park: The Fallout from 'The Worldwide Privacy Tour'|date=February 23, 2023|publisher=Bubbleblabber|accessdate=March 10, 2023|url-status=live|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223224651/https://www.bubbleblabber.com/south-park-all-the-fallout-from-the-worldwide-privacy-tour/}}</ref> |
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Tom Peck, writing in ''[[The Independent]]'', opined that the episode "[ripped] the absolute piss out of them [the Duke and Duchess of Sussex]" and "is absolutely hilarious, a brutalizing satire delivered with the kind of economy and precision that has kept ''South Park'' on air for fully 25 years." Peck concluded, "The problem with ''South Park'' getting their claws into them [the Duke and Duchess] is not a small one. It makes it clear that they have turned themselves into a joke, both in their old home and their new one."<ref name=TheIndependent>{{citation|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/harry-meghan-south-park-episode-worldwide-privacy-tour-b2288647.html|last=Peck|first=Tom|title=Oh my God! They killed their credibility! South Park's Harry and Meghan parody proves one thing|newspaper=[[The Independent]] |
Tom Peck, writing in ''[[The Independent]]'', opined that the episode "[ripped] the absolute piss out of them [the Duke and Duchess of Sussex]" and "is absolutely hilarious, a brutalizing satire delivered with the kind of economy and precision that has kept ''South Park'' on air for fully 25 years." Peck concluded, "The problem with ''South Park'' getting their claws into them [the Duke and Duchess] is not a small one. It makes it clear that they have turned themselves into a joke, both in their old home and their new one."<ref name=TheIndependent>{{citation|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/harry-meghan-south-park-episode-worldwide-privacy-tour-b2288647.html|last=Peck|first=Tom|title=Oh my God! They killed their credibility! South Park's Harry and Meghan parody proves one thing|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|url-status=live|date=February 24, 2023|accessdate=March 8, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224105858/https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/harry-meghan-south-park-episode-worldwide-privacy-tour-b2288647.html}}</ref> |
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Journalists speculated that the episode was inspired by the Duchess of Sussex's remarks when [[Oprah with Meghan and Harry|interviewed]] by [[Oprah Winfrey]]. When asked whether the Duke and Duchess should expect a loss of privacy in exchange for royal status, Meghan replied, "I think everyone has a basic right to privacy. Basic. We're not talking about anything that anybody else wouldn't expect."<ref name=People>{{cite web| url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-not-suing-over-south-park-episode-its-all-nonsense/| last1=Petit| first1=Stephanie|last2=Hill|first2=Erin| title=No, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Not Suing Over 'South Park' Episode: 'It's All Nonsense'|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]] |
Journalists speculated that the episode was inspired by the Duchess of Sussex's remarks when [[Oprah with Meghan and Harry|interviewed]] by [[Oprah Winfrey]]. When asked whether the Duke and Duchess should expect a loss of privacy in exchange for royal status, Meghan replied, "I think everyone has a basic right to privacy. Basic. We're not talking about anything that anybody else wouldn't expect."<ref name=People>{{cite web| url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-not-suing-over-south-park-episode-its-all-nonsense/| last1=Petit| first1=Stephanie|last2=Hill|first2=Erin| title=No, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Not Suing Over 'South Park' Episode: 'It's All Nonsense'|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|url-status=live|date=February 21, 2023|publisher=Dotdash Meredith|accessdate=March 10, 2023|archive-date=March 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309101655/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-not-suing-over-south-park-episode-its-all-nonsense/}}</ref><ref name=Barilla>{{cite web| url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/south-park-meghan-markle-words-against-her-worldwide-privacy-tour-spoof.html/|last=Barilla|first=Lucille| title='South Park' Uses Meghan Markle's Own Words Against Her in 'Worldwide Privacy Tour' Spoof|date=February 22, 2023|publisher=Showbiz CheatSheet|url-status=live|accessdate=March 10, 2023|archive-date=March 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305212417/https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/south-park-meghan-markle-words-against-her-worldwide-privacy-tour-spoof.html/}}</ref> |
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===Response from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex=== |
===Response from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex=== |
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Shortly after the episode aired, the Duchess of Sussex was reportedly "upset and overwhelmed" and "annoyed" by the episode and refused to watch it in its entirety.<ref name=Barilla/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://thespectator.com/topic/meghan-markle-upset-depiction-south-park/|title=Meghan Markle 'upset' at her depiction in ''South Park''|magazine=[[The Spectator]]|last=Kennedy|first=Kara |
Shortly after the episode aired, the Duchess of Sussex was reportedly "upset and overwhelmed" and "annoyed" by the episode and refused to watch it in its entirety.<ref name=Barilla/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://thespectator.com/topic/meghan-markle-upset-depiction-south-park/|title=Meghan Markle 'upset' at her depiction in ''South Park''|magazine=[[The Spectator]]|last=Kennedy|first=Kara|url-status=live|date=February 20, 2023|access-date=February 22, 2023|archive-date=February 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222162150/https://thespectator.com/topic/meghan-markle-upset-depiction-south-park/}}</ref> A spokesperson for the couple denied rumors that she and Prince Harry planned to file a lawsuit over the episode.<ref name=People/> |
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==See also== |
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* [https://southpark.cc.com/episodes/3ne660/south-park-the-worldwide-privacy-tour-season-26-ep-2 "The Worldwide Privacy Tour"] Full Episode at South Park Studios |
* [https://southpark.cc.com/episodes/3ne660/south-park-the-worldwide-privacy-tour-season-26-ep-2 "The Worldwide Privacy Tour"] Full Episode at South Park Studios |
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* {{IMDb episode|26690420}} |
* {{IMDb episode|26690420}} |
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* {{cite web|last=Keates|first=Emma|date=February 16, 2023|title=South Park takes on famous couple that definitely isn't Harry & Meghan|url=https://www.avclub.com/south-park-harry-and-meghan-spare-royal-family-1850122836|website=[[The A.V. Club]] |
* {{cite web|last=Keates|first=Emma|date=February 16, 2023|title=South Park takes on famous couple that definitely isn't Harry & Meghan|url=https://www.avclub.com/south-park-harry-and-meghan-spare-royal-family-1850122836|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|url-status=live|archive-date=February 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218165728/https://www.avclub.com/south-park-harry-and-meghan-spare-royal-family-1850122836}} |
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Revision as of 14:55, 18 March 2023
| "The Worldwide Privacy Tour" | |
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| South Park episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 26 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Trey Parker |
| Written by | Trey Parker |
| Production code | 2602 |
| Original air date | February 15, 2023 |
"The Worldwide Privacy Tour"[a] is the second episode of the twenty-sixth season of the American animated television series South Park, and the 321st episode of the series overall. The episode was first announced on February 13, 2023, and premiered on February 15, 2023.[1] A parody of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back as senior members of the House of Windsor and their subsequent rebranding,[2][3] the episode's depicts a visit to the town of South Park by the Prince of Canada and his wife, who say they are seeking privacy and seclusion,[1] which brings them into conflict with fourth grader Kyle Broflovski.
Plot
A grief-stricken Ike Broflovski watches a video of the recent funeral for the Queen of Canada. His monopolizing of the computer prevents his older brother Kyle from appearing online to play a video game with his friends, which results in their leveling up without him. Butters Stotch tells Kyle that he needs brand management and takes him to CumHammer Brand Management, where an agent named Mr. Davis suggests brands which all include the word "victim".
The Prince of Canada and his wife, who have been bashing the monarchy, go on a book tour to promote his memoir and to demand privacy. They move into the house across from the Broflovskis. Though they say they want privacy, their noisy activities, such as playing drums, are disruptive to Kyle. When he complains, they scream that he is violating their privacy.
Kyle tells his friends that he is a victim but they react with indifference, and when he complains about the royal couple, his friends distance themselves from him. When Kyle's house is plastered with magazine covers featuring the Prince's wife, he tries a brand that says "nothing bothers him". Failing to get a reaction from him, the wife accuses Kyle of victimizing her. The Prince tries to provoke Kyle by exposing himself to Kyle, who continues to ignore him.
The next day, Kyle walks into school with a more positive demeanor but learns Bebe Stevens is beating up Butters, who launched a misogynistic tirade against her per his "strong and assertive" brand. At CumHammer's office, Kyle finds the Prince's wife consulting with Davis on how to retaliate against him. Kyle says that when one tries to engineer their own public image, it reduces them to a performer rather than a human being. Hearing this, the Prince resolves to do away with media appearances in favor of a more normal life, realizing what is within oneself that defines a person, and not commodifying oneself as a product. When his wife does not respond in agreement with this, he leaves CumHammer without her.
Kyle allows Ike his repeat viewings of the Queen's funeral, realizing that he does not care if this negatively affects his standing with his friends. Kyle's friends show up at his door and invite him to play outside to relieve his stress. They go to the local basketball court, where the Prince asks if he can play. When they assent, he sets up his drum set on the edge of the court, playing music as the boys play basketball.
Reception
John Schwarz, writing for Bubbleblabber.com rated the episode a 8.5 out of 10,[4] and stated the episode reaffirmed South Park's status as "the undisputed king of adult animated comedy", noting that it got "people talking, pissing off celebrities, and making tons of money in the process while doing so" and "week over week, 'The Worldwide Privacy Tour' actually has gone up in the ratings from South Park's premiere episode of 'Cupid Ye.[5]
Tom Peck, writing in The Independent, opined that the episode "[ripped] the absolute piss out of them [the Duke and Duchess of Sussex]" and "is absolutely hilarious, a brutalizing satire delivered with the kind of economy and precision that has kept South Park on air for fully 25 years." Peck concluded, "The problem with South Park getting their claws into them [the Duke and Duchess] is not a small one. It makes it clear that they have turned themselves into a joke, both in their old home and their new one."[6]
Journalists speculated that the episode was inspired by the Duchess of Sussex's remarks when interviewed by Oprah Winfrey. When asked whether the Duke and Duchess should expect a loss of privacy in exchange for royal status, Meghan replied, "I think everyone has a basic right to privacy. Basic. We're not talking about anything that anybody else wouldn't expect."[7][8]
Response from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Shortly after the episode aired, the Duchess of Sussex was reportedly "upset and overwhelmed" and "annoyed" by the episode and refused to watch it in its entirety.[8][9] A spokesperson for the couple denied rumors that she and Prince Harry planned to file a lawsuit over the episode.[7]
See also
Notes
- ^ While the press release from Comedy Central/South Park, the full episode video link from Comedy Central, and multiple other sources list the title as "The Worldwide Privacy Tour", other sources list the title as either "Worldwide Privacy Tour" or "The World-Wide Privacy Tour". The press release title is being used for consistency.
References
- ^ a b Flook, Ray (February 13, 2023). "South Park Season 26 Episode 2 Promo: Kyle's Being 'Royally' Annoying". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ Valdez, Nick (February 13, 2023). "South Park Season 26 Releases Episode 2 Teaser: Watch". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (February 16, 2023). "'South Park' Tears Into Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's 'Worldwide Privacy Tour'". Deadline. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Schwarz, John (February 16, 2023). "Review: South Park 'The World-Wide Privacy Tour'". Bubbleblabber. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Schwarz, John (February 23, 2023). "South Park: The Fallout from 'The Worldwide Privacy Tour'". Bubbleblabber. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Peck, Tom (February 24, 2023), "Oh my God! They killed their credibility! South Park's Harry and Meghan parody proves one thing", The Independent, archived from the original on February 24, 2023, retrieved March 8, 2023
- ^ a b Petit, Stephanie; Hill, Erin (February 21, 2023). "No, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Not Suing Over 'South Park' Episode: 'It's All Nonsense'". People. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Barilla, Lucille (February 22, 2023). "'South Park' Uses Meghan Markle's Own Words Against Her in 'Worldwide Privacy Tour' Spoof". Showbiz CheatSheet. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Kennedy, Kara (February 20, 2023). "Meghan Markle 'upset' at her depiction in South Park". The Spectator. Archived from the original on February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
External links
- "The Worldwide Privacy Tour" Full Episode at South Park Studios
- "The Worldwide Privacy Tour" at IMDb
- Keates, Emma (February 16, 2023). "South Park takes on famous couple that definitely isn't Harry & Meghan". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023.