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'''"The Problem with a Poo"''' is the third episode of the [[South Park (season 22)|twenty-second season]] of the American animated television series ''[[South Park]]''. The 290th overall episode of the series, it aired on [[Comedy Central]] in the United States on October 10, 2018. |
'''"The Problem with a Poo"''' is the third episode of the [[South Park (season 22)|twenty-second season]] of the American animated television series ''[[South Park]]''. The 290th overall episode of the series, it aired on [[Comedy Central]] in the United States on October 10, 2018. |
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This episode explores modern [[political correctness]] in a story that sees the people of South Park turn against longtime recurring character [[Mr. Hankey]], a sentient piece of feces, including its newest citizens, the children of Vice Principal [[List of South Park Elementary staff#Strong Woman|Strong Woman]], whose refusal to name their father provides commentary on gender roles. These themes are also seen in the episode's references to the documentary ''[[The Problem with Apu]]'', and the [[Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination|confirmation hearings]] of Supreme Court Justice [[Brett Kavanaugh]].<ref>Barsanti, Sam (October 9, 2018). [https://news.avclub.com/south-park-will-somehow-tackle-both-brett-kavanaugh-and-1829634344 "''South Park'' will somehow tackle both Brett Kavanaugh and ''The Problem With Apu'' simultaneously"]. ''[[The A.V. Club]]''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> |
This episode explores modern [[political correctness]] in a story that sees the people of South Park turn against longtime recurring character [[Mr. Hankey]], a sentient piece of feces, including its newest citizens, the children of Vice Principal [[List of South Park Elementary staff#Strong Woman|Strong Woman]], whose refusal to name their father provides commentary on gender roles. These themes are also seen in the episode's references to the documentary ''[[The Problem with Apu]]'', [[Roseanne Barr#Valerie Jarrett tweets and Roseanne cancellation|Roseanne Barr's offensive tweets]], and the [[Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination|confirmation hearings]] of Supreme Court Justice [[Brett Kavanaugh]].<ref>Barsanti, Sam (October 9, 2018). [https://news.avclub.com/south-park-will-somehow-tackle-both-brett-kavanaugh-and-1829634344 "''South Park'' will somehow tackle both Brett Kavanaugh and ''The Problem With Apu'' simultaneously"]. ''[[The A.V. Club]]''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> |
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Vice Principal [[List of South Park Elementary staff#Strong Woman|Strong Woman]], pregnant following her fling with [[PC Principal]] in "[[Super Hard PCness]]" and "[[Splatty Tomato]]", tells PC that their dalliance was a mistake, and that she wishes to break up with him. She gives birth to quintuplets, who turn out to be extremely [[politically correct|PC]], and bear a strong resemblance to PC Principal, but she refuses to acknowledge that he is the children's father. |
Vice Principal [[List of South Park Elementary staff#Strong Woman|Strong Woman]], pregnant following her fling with [[PC Principal]] in "[[Super Hard PCness]]" and "[[Splatty Tomato]]", tells PC that their dalliance was a mistake, and that she wishes to break up with him. She gives birth to quintuplets, who turn out to be extremely [[politically correct|PC]], and bear a strong resemblance to PC Principal, but she refuses to acknowledge that he is the children's father. |
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Mr. Hankey and Kyle attempt to put on a musical performance in the park, but when his politically incorrect humor offends PC Principal's and Strong Woman's PC babies, they begin crying. Their distress continues even after ceases his politically incorrect material, because it is explained to him, "sometimes PC babies don't know what they're crying about." Mr. Hankey angrily excoriates the townsfolk for this, and when Kyle tries stop him, an altercation ensues that destroys their stage. South Park severs all ties with Mr. Hankey, who leaves town, in search of a place that still accepts racist beings like him. He arrives in the fictional town of [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]], the setting of the animated TV series ''[[The Simpsons]]'', where the characters native to that show, in particular [[Bart Simpson]] and [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]], welcome him as their newest neighbor. |
Mr. Hankey and Kyle attempt to put on a musical performance in the park, but when his politically incorrect humor offends PC Principal's and Strong Woman's PC babies, they begin crying. Their distress continues even after ceases his politically incorrect material, because it is explained to him, "sometimes PC babies don't know what they're crying about." Mr. Hankey angrily excoriates the townsfolk for this, and when Kyle tries stop him, an altercation ensues that destroys their stage. South Park severs all ties with Mr. Hankey, who leaves town, in search of a place that still accepts racist beings like him. PC Principal and Strong Woman resolve to hide the PC babies in Strong Woman's office. He arrives in the fictional town of [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]], the setting of the animated TV series ''[[The Simpsons]]'', where the characters native to that show, in particular [[Bart Simpson]] and [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]], welcome him as their newest neighbor. |
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*[https://southpark.cc.com/blog/2018/10/08/episode-2203-the-problem-with-a-poo-press-release "Episode 2203 'The Problem with a Poo' Press Release"]. South Park Studios. October 8, 2018. |
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Revision as of 02:53, 11 October 2018
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| Episode no. | Season 22 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Trey Parker |
| Written by | Trey Parker |
| Production code | 2203 |
| Original air date | October 10, 2018 |
"The Problem with a Poo" is the third episode of the twenty-second season of the American animated television series South Park. The 290th overall episode of the series, it aired on Comedy Central in the United States on October 10, 2018.
This episode explores modern political correctness in a story that sees the people of South Park turn against longtime recurring character Mr. Hankey, a sentient piece of feces, including its newest citizens, the children of Vice Principal Strong Woman, whose refusal to name their father provides commentary on gender roles. These themes are also seen in the episode's references to the documentary The Problem with Apu, Roseanne Barr's offensive tweets, and the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.[1]
Plot
At a town meeting, Mr. Hankey is told that his budget for producing the annual Christmas show has been cut in half. After he posts offensive tweets, Hankey is fired from the Christmas show, and from his post as Executive Planning Manager of the City Council. Unable to find a lawyer to accept his case, he enlists Kyle Broflovski, since Kyle's father is a lawyer. Hankey's continued offensive public statements, however, which he attempts to minimize as failed attempts at humor that he blames on his use of Ambien, damage his case, but he insists that preparing for the upcoming Christmas show is more important than focusing on the indiscretions on his part.
Vice Principal Strong Woman, pregnant following her fling with PC Principal in "Super Hard PCness" and "Splatty Tomato", tells PC that their dalliance was a mistake, and that she wishes to break up with him. She gives birth to quintuplets, who turn out to be extremely PC, and bear a strong resemblance to PC Principal, but she refuses to acknowledge that he is the children's father.
Mr. Hankey and Kyle attempt to put on a musical performance in the park, but when his politically incorrect humor offends PC Principal's and Strong Woman's PC babies, they begin crying. Their distress continues even after ceases his politically incorrect material, because it is explained to him, "sometimes PC babies don't know what they're crying about." Mr. Hankey angrily excoriates the townsfolk for this, and when Kyle tries stop him, an altercation ensues that destroys their stage. South Park severs all ties with Mr. Hankey, who leaves town, in search of a place that still accepts racist beings like him. PC Principal and Strong Woman resolve to hide the PC babies in Strong Woman's office. He arrives in the fictional town of Springfield, the setting of the animated TV series The Simpsons, where the characters native to that show, in particular Bart Simpson and Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, welcome him as their newest neighbor.
References
- ^ Barsanti, Sam (October 9, 2018). "South Park will somehow tackle both Brett Kavanaugh and The Problem With Apu simultaneously". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
External links
- "Episode 2203 'The Problem with a Poo' Press Release". South Park Studios. October 8, 2018.