They are back, indeed back! The latest season of South Park had a tiring start, it was as if it had lost all its flavors and was overdoing old gags. After watching the first two episodes, I just thought to myself how could the south park team not judge if an episode was overall funny or not? But thanks to their sequential writing, each episode is now in continuation with the other, so whether it makes you laugh or not, an episode will always make sense in the end. Here it how it goes, if you find something weird in a previous episode, you'll know about it in the next one! Oh Lorde :P Writing is no longer childish, there is some thought to it. If this is good or bad for the ratings, we will get to know with the coming episodes. About Cissy, it is certified funny in the south park flavors! Nothing overdone or tiring!
5 Reviews
Review of "The Cissy"
vtj999 October 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Last night's episode, "The Cissy", was good in many aspects, the previous episodes had been following each other based on the plot, which is new, but somehow not that great, since we are used to see random story lines. Let's talk about the episode itself now:
We first see Cartman p*ssed off for not being able to use the bathroom whenever he wants, he then pretends to be uncertain of his s*x so he can use the girl's bathroom, which of course, is not well welcomed by the girls, the school then agrees on having a special bathroom for those with that condition, the only thing is, Cartman is not really uncertain of it, he really just wants privacy and a free bathroom whenever he wants, this of course mirrors people who pretend they're uncertain of their s*x to get attention or even privileges on it. Wendy then sabotages Cartman's plans by turning one of those people and having to use the same bathroom as him.
Meanwhile a SPIN reporter tries to find Lorde, who recently was in a party thrown by the boys, SPIN is a magazine who talks about celebrities and had recently blamed South Park for making fun of Lorde in the previous episode, a very respected celebrity in their opinion, apparently. Randy is trying to hide his identity, but then tells the truth to Stan, saying that he adopted the incognito of Lorde in his workplace so he could use the women's bathroom, which was cleaner and had always free stalls to use, he then says that songs started coming to his head while he was hitting the John and started to write them down and record them, only later to auto tune it and sell it to a record studio, this satirizes how easy it is nowadays to write songs and how everyone can sound good or look good with auto tune, make-up an Photoshop, even a 50 year old man dressed as a woman. The SPIN reporter then figures that out and writes an article about it, only later to delete it, which shows us the affection the magazine has for Lorde, even though the magazine talks about gossips, the editor turns down the opportunity to reveal it to the world.
The episode in my opinion was very solid, better than the previous ones that, frankly, we're not that good, I'll give it a seven because the whole bisexual thing was boring, what really saved this episode were Randy's scenes, whom I consider to be one of the best characters of the show.
We first see Cartman p*ssed off for not being able to use the bathroom whenever he wants, he then pretends to be uncertain of his s*x so he can use the girl's bathroom, which of course, is not well welcomed by the girls, the school then agrees on having a special bathroom for those with that condition, the only thing is, Cartman is not really uncertain of it, he really just wants privacy and a free bathroom whenever he wants, this of course mirrors people who pretend they're uncertain of their s*x to get attention or even privileges on it. Wendy then sabotages Cartman's plans by turning one of those people and having to use the same bathroom as him.
Meanwhile a SPIN reporter tries to find Lorde, who recently was in a party thrown by the boys, SPIN is a magazine who talks about celebrities and had recently blamed South Park for making fun of Lorde in the previous episode, a very respected celebrity in their opinion, apparently. Randy is trying to hide his identity, but then tells the truth to Stan, saying that he adopted the incognito of Lorde in his workplace so he could use the women's bathroom, which was cleaner and had always free stalls to use, he then says that songs started coming to his head while he was hitting the John and started to write them down and record them, only later to auto tune it and sell it to a record studio, this satirizes how easy it is nowadays to write songs and how everyone can sound good or look good with auto tune, make-up an Photoshop, even a 50 year old man dressed as a woman. The SPIN reporter then figures that out and writes an article about it, only later to delete it, which shows us the affection the magazine has for Lorde, even though the magazine talks about gossips, the editor turns down the opportunity to reveal it to the world.
The episode in my opinion was very solid, better than the previous ones that, frankly, we're not that good, I'll give it a seven because the whole bisexual thing was boring, what really saved this episode were Randy's scenes, whom I consider to be one of the best characters of the show.
THIS is the south park we know and love
jimaneejeebus9 October 2014
Matt and Trey are back on song with this episode doing what they do best: ripping up the politically correct and allowing humanity to laugh at the absurdity of it all. After a shaky start to the season (maybe the boys were dusting off the cobwebs?) it was nice to see some truly relevant (and hilarious)social commentary interspersed with a healthy dose of pop- culture satire. (Also Was great to see SHELLY back!)
On a more poignant note, Sharon's words of encouragement to Randy (and by proxy to Lorde and trans-gender people and everyone in general) were really touching as they transcended the usual "buzzfeed" hack journalism that so often infiltrates our lives, stripping it away and leaving in its wake something that was as equally beautiful as it was comedic gold.
10/10
On a more poignant note, Sharon's words of encouragement to Randy (and by proxy to Lorde and trans-gender people and everyone in general) were really touching as they transcended the usual "buzzfeed" hack journalism that so often infiltrates our lives, stripping it away and leaving in its wake something that was as equally beautiful as it was comedic gold.
10/10
South Park has grown up
mvv_sjengske9 October 2014
Indeed they have. The writes are taking their show into a whole new direction, allowing the characters to mature, but not enough so they lose their identities. The newly added musical features which seemed misplaced and awkward at the previous episode have found a great place in The Cissy. It brings an even bigger sensation to the show.
""SPOILER ALERT""
Good to see good ol' Butters has returned! The rest is for you to watch, and laugh your pants off, you will sh*t yourself, now isn't that punny? Cartman is struggling with his "identity" and is finally gonna face a long stretched problem.
""SPOILER ALERT""
Good to see good ol' Butters has returned! The rest is for you to watch, and laugh your pants off, you will sh*t yourself, now isn't that punny? Cartman is struggling with his "identity" and is finally gonna face a long stretched problem.
"The Cissy" Review: Continuing with the 18th Season Formula
camachbr010 October 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Here's how I see it:
The third episode of South Park includes another touchy subject in the world today-- transgender and gender identity. Cartman, in an effort to be able to crap in the girls bathroom, announces that he is transgender. He puts on a little pink bow, which he believes is enough to allow him to unload his powdered donut pancake surprise in front of the poor girls of South Park elementary. Very soon Cartman gets his own bathroom- the transgender bathroom-- thanks to a warning by Mr. Garrison to heed to the transgenders and cisgenders. (BTW a lot of Principal Victoria, Mackey, and Garrison, and a lot less of the boys so far this season.)
On the other side of town Randy continues his double-life as the teen pop sensation Lorde. In the world of South Park Lorde is a middle-aged man, working part time as a Geologist, who discovered his talent when he decided to transcribe the songs he sang on the toilet. Randy's hidden life exemplifies the transgender subject of the episode. Who is he really? Soon he has to explain to Stan his identity, which launches Stan into his own self-identity crisis. Back at the school some of the confused kids, who identify themselves as transgenders and cisgenders start using Cartman's bathroom, which obviously makes him very upset.
Although the message in this week's South Park episode is a good and influential one (Be who you want to be) the story lines feel awfully forced. Once again we have some more continuation from last week's episode, where Randy played Lorde at the boy's party. It's funny to think our beloved Randy as a 17 year old pop singer; and the part in this episode on autotune is amusing. But when it comes down to it there is no real connection between the two story lines; one could survive without the other. Not to say the story lines aren't good fun, it's just a head scratcher and a bit of an inconvenience when we are watching Cartman raging about his private toilet, Randy/Lorde facing discrimination in the geology office, then have it all wrapped together by a montage with a Lorde song I have never heard before in my life. The question that gets asked is "Did I sit through this episode to see a dramatic conflict get resolved, or a bunch of loosely connected satires, ironies, and fart jokes?" It should be both.
One thing I've started to notice about South Park is that the use of controversial topics make up the plot of their episodes. For example a plot line for today's episode would be: Cartman tackles transgender. Randy lives as Lorde. Not long ago episodes had their own creative plots such as last seasons, Taming Strange, where Ike hits puberty. The story was creative and it wasn't short of contemporary satire and humor with its bashing of Miley Cyrus. I have said this since episode one, of this season, I'm hoping the creators would try harder to come up with original plots and color them in with contemporary humor. Also, a Lorde montage doesn't feel right to me in South Park. I still smile over the montage in "Asspen" and the Cinderella soundtrack in "Raisins". I honestly miss those days when the humor was older rather than brand spankin' new.
ON a final note: What the hell is up with Butters and him burning down the school?? You can't just leave that untouched, Matt and Trey!
Till next week!
-jc
The third episode of South Park includes another touchy subject in the world today-- transgender and gender identity. Cartman, in an effort to be able to crap in the girls bathroom, announces that he is transgender. He puts on a little pink bow, which he believes is enough to allow him to unload his powdered donut pancake surprise in front of the poor girls of South Park elementary. Very soon Cartman gets his own bathroom- the transgender bathroom-- thanks to a warning by Mr. Garrison to heed to the transgenders and cisgenders. (BTW a lot of Principal Victoria, Mackey, and Garrison, and a lot less of the boys so far this season.)
On the other side of town Randy continues his double-life as the teen pop sensation Lorde. In the world of South Park Lorde is a middle-aged man, working part time as a Geologist, who discovered his talent when he decided to transcribe the songs he sang on the toilet. Randy's hidden life exemplifies the transgender subject of the episode. Who is he really? Soon he has to explain to Stan his identity, which launches Stan into his own self-identity crisis. Back at the school some of the confused kids, who identify themselves as transgenders and cisgenders start using Cartman's bathroom, which obviously makes him very upset.
Although the message in this week's South Park episode is a good and influential one (Be who you want to be) the story lines feel awfully forced. Once again we have some more continuation from last week's episode, where Randy played Lorde at the boy's party. It's funny to think our beloved Randy as a 17 year old pop singer; and the part in this episode on autotune is amusing. But when it comes down to it there is no real connection between the two story lines; one could survive without the other. Not to say the story lines aren't good fun, it's just a head scratcher and a bit of an inconvenience when we are watching Cartman raging about his private toilet, Randy/Lorde facing discrimination in the geology office, then have it all wrapped together by a montage with a Lorde song I have never heard before in my life. The question that gets asked is "Did I sit through this episode to see a dramatic conflict get resolved, or a bunch of loosely connected satires, ironies, and fart jokes?" It should be both.
One thing I've started to notice about South Park is that the use of controversial topics make up the plot of their episodes. For example a plot line for today's episode would be: Cartman tackles transgender. Randy lives as Lorde. Not long ago episodes had their own creative plots such as last seasons, Taming Strange, where Ike hits puberty. The story was creative and it wasn't short of contemporary satire and humor with its bashing of Miley Cyrus. I have said this since episode one, of this season, I'm hoping the creators would try harder to come up with original plots and color them in with contemporary humor. Also, a Lorde montage doesn't feel right to me in South Park. I still smile over the montage in "Asspen" and the Cinderella soundtrack in "Raisins". I honestly miss those days when the humor was older rather than brand spankin' new.
ON a final note: What the hell is up with Butters and him burning down the school?? You can't just leave that untouched, Matt and Trey!
Till next week!
-jc
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