Can You Beat The Ultimate South Park Quiz?
- by Marin Johnson
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What's not to love about South Park? Is it the unapologetic toilet humor, the baffling violence, or the undertones of actual political and social debate going on beneath it all? South Park is the deepest, grossest, wackiest, most lovable, most hated show that has lasted for 20 seasons.
In each episode, four South Park Elementary kids named Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman, unravel a brand new, chaotic story that spirals out of control. The four have come up against everything between out-of-control celebrities to phenomena that no one but they are willing to believe exist. Their little eyes have seen more than anyone in the real world will see in a lifetime.
There is a little something for everyone in this rowdy show, but also something or other to tick them off. South Park does not tread lightly, and believes that nothing is sacred. That essentially means that they are perfectly willing to make fun of everything and everyone. The show has even stooped so low that they've had to rewrite episodes or block out characters in order to please censors.
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Where are these kids?
If this scene looks familiar, that is because it has existed ever since the very first episode of South Park. The four boys that comprise the main character set of the series stand in line like this so often, the image is burned into the eyes of every South Park fan. The image comes around when Kenny dies and is unable to come back, leaving an empty spot in the group of four. What is this place they are at anyway?
True or False: Cartman's mom is also his dad.
This devoted son knows just what to say to get exactly what he wants at all times from his loving mother. She may say no once or twice, but once he pulls out the whiny kid voice, there is no saving her. This character may think he is the best of the best but it is actually hard to say why anyone, even his best friends, put up with him. His ego is much bigger than any badge of honor someone else may give him.
Who is the fellow with the shovel?
This generous man is assisting his two sons in burying their heads in the sand. He makes sure that each of them has a snorkel so this procedure is completely safe. In fact, it is the safest thing they can possibly do because the entire town of South Park is communicating to all believers in Islam that they have nothing to do with any offensive material that may or may not be circulating at the moment. This man means best but his kids have their own thoughts about it.
What is everyone wearing?
The four boys always end up on some sort of adventure every episode, some more planned out than others. Wherever the story leads them, there is almost always some sort of horrible crisis at the end. Either the children end up in the news for an embarrassing misunderstanding or something even worse, maybe even forces beyond human understanding taking a break from their public access talk show to get involved. What these kids are wearing has everything to do with the adventure at hand.
What are these crazy kids doing?
Things aren't quite right with the South Park boys. The four are inseparable. Even when the entire town is in chaos, the four stick together and solve the problem for better or worse or for much, much worse. One of the four being gone from the scene is like a sundae with no cherry on top. One of them is missing, and this talking towel just isn't making up for his loss. What are they doing to deal with his absence?
Who is this kid in the orange jacket?
In Season 18 episode 8, the South Park gang gets into some shady territory. They gather in the basement of a Chinese restaurant to watch chickens fight, only the fight is actually a collectible card game. This kid feels sorry for the poor birds being forced to play cards while the audience hoots and hollers. It is Cartman who turns things around, bringing Kenny to pick out his very own rooster to take home and train. Who is playing Magic?
Who is beating up Cartman?
Whenever this girl makes an appearance in an episode of South Park, it is usually to be the voice of reason in a moral debate. Whether she is imploring her classmates to watch the girls' volleyball game or demanding that the South Park flag to be changed to remove the lynching of an African American man, she is the most passionate voice in the entire show for justice. What could poor little Cartman possibly have done to earn this kind of beating?
What do the woodland critter wish to do?
Christmas time comes once a year, even for mysterious woodland critters that put together Christmas trees and build mangers. Christmas time also only comes once a year for mountain lions, which may be a bit of a relief for them. The most important message that can be taken from this special episode of South Park is that no one's fate can be determined or controlled, not even by an unseen narrator. What is the goal that these woodland critters hope to accomplish?
Why does Stan do this?
Stan is a young 3rd grader, or at least he starts out this way. He comes a long way, graduating from 3rd grade and starting the 4th grade in time for season 5. In his youth, Stan struggles to do certain everyday things like talk to people and not vomit. He eventually masters these two skills. but here we see Stan at his most desperate, forced to live in a horrible vomity Hell. Why does he keep vomiting on Wendy?
Why is this poor imaginary man wounded on the ground?
Butters is stuck in the land of imagination. It's probably a great place most of the time but he really chose the wrong day to visit. Just look at the horror on this lollipop man's perfectly circular face. The squirrel wolf turtle thing to his right has clearly not seen something so horrific before. Even as the only person from the real world, Butters is having a hard time taking in this image. Why oh why is this happening to him?
Whose disappointed parents are these?
The police have a very important role in the South Park universe: doing nothing. No matter how untouchable the foe, the police are never afraid to not act. The only police officer known to achieve anything is poor Officer Barbrady, and he is out of the picture except in times of great need. Whose parents are begging the rather useless police force to come to their aid, and what actions will they not take to assist this poor mother and father?
What do the South Park kids think they are?
It may look a little lame in real life, but this is what Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman see themselves as in the midst of their childish game of pretend. The four boys buy themselves weapons and get into costume (which is mostly comprised of Cartman taking off his shirt), and then march fearlessly into battle in order to take down the fearsome Professor Chaos. A Japanese-style theme song plays in the background as the four show off their moves.
Who is this big red guy?
This giant has spent many lonely years in Hell. The lake of ice in the underground land of fire can be as much of a burden as a privilege, and he has made many sacrifices to make Hell a wonderfully horrible place. His ultimate goal is to rise to the Earth and rule the kingdom of the living, and he looks for support from his new partner in death, the famed Saddam Hussein. Who is the giant next to this man?
Who is this?
This is a heartbreaking character to get to know. The other kids don't seem to treat him differently. He gets along well enough with everyone, being included without a second thought in classroom shenanigans. Still, his struggle is something he can never express to those around him. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot use his legs, and struggles to utter even a single word. He never once complains about his lot in life, but deep beneath the toilet humor, it's there.
Who is this fiery hoop for?
South Park Elementary is putting on an evening of class plays, and the kids are scrambling to put together a musical to compete with all the rest. There is just no way that these kids will accept losing first place to the kindergartners. Their idea: Helen Keller the Musical. To make sure their play is the very best, the team plans out choreography, special effects, and tricks to inspire the audience into rapturous applause. Who is training to jump through this hoop?
What are these berries asking Randy?
Season 21 of South Park has interesting visitors: talking berries with mysterious mind control powers. The berries wish for complete world domination in which every single human on Earth is under their control. The means of their control comes from a very dangerous idea indeed: nostalgia. By gently nudging people to recall happy memories from the past, especially things that made a wave in pop culture. It starts out innocently enough with old TV shows but then closes in on expired social norms.
Who's the fellow on the left?
Here is one of the many moments in South Park that remind each of us that not all cartoons are for children. Now, we don't actually get to see how Mr. Garrison is occupying his time with this fine gentleman, but the implications are right in front of us, burning our eyes out. Though it may be hard to get past the first impression, this strange figure has a couple wise words to impart. What is the name of this unforgettable weirdo?
What is Mysterion's secret identity?
Mysterion is the dark knight, guardian of the weak and poor. His power is immortality. Each time that it seems as if he has met his end, he is born again and reappears as if nothing has happened. His friends do not even remember losing him, even if it happens in front of their eyes. He uses this power and essentially uses his power of immortality as a means of teleportation. What is the true face of the hero, Mysterion?
Who is this kid?
This child drinks a lot of coffee. He and his parents sit around the dinner table together, eating a wholesome family meal and making sure to top off everyone's coffee multiple times each meal. It's hard to say exactly what this kid is a parody of but most things in South Park stem from some variety of social problem that exists in the real world. What is the legal name of this child that sounds suspiciously like a schoolyard nickname?
Who is the towel hanging out with these young boys?
The South Park crew runs into a lot of strange characters in their daily lives. This weirdo seems to want to be invited around but doesn't always have a great excuse to come along. His favorite hint to nudge everyone with is "Don't forget to bring a towel," something that people can easily brush off by saying that of course they will bring a towel. It's not all his fault. It's a hard life for a towel with no job skills.
What country is this fellow the Prime Minister of?
It's hard to look at this man and not see Donald Trump, and that is completely intentional. He may wear the Trump smirk with perfection, and thereis no mistaking the hat for the iconic Trump hairdo, but this man does not even rule the same country that Donald Trump does. This parody plays on Trump's immigration policies and how they would look if America wasn't the country that was calling the shots. Which country is this man actually the head of?
What is Terrance and Phillip's show all about?
Some TV shows just capture the hearts of growing children. They grow up watching the world around them, taking everything in like little sponges, and some things just end up universally funny. This popular Canadian TV show capitalizes on this one thing, hitting the mark with the same punchline over and over again. The two actors on the show, Terrance and Phillip, are also the writers and the creative force behind the slightly uncreative show. What could this single trope possibly be?
What is the mischievous goal of this evil fiend?
There has been many a horrible villain in the South Park series. Some wish to set off an explosion at the sound of Richard Stamos delivering an ear-piercing high note. Others just want to be on the right side of the war. This fearsome predator, however, is capable of feats so evil they can hardly be uttered. Just look upon his sweaty, zit-covered face and you will know a truer evil than has ever been reckoned with before. What is the master plan of this horrible monster?
What is going on in this picture?
Big Gay Al is like the Teddy bear you never had. He is kind, warm-hearted, and ready to embrace every new person's truest self. He has as much patience as Jesus (another character of South Park), and enough dignity for everyone in the room. The river safari taking place here brings Stan through Big Gay Al's biggest and most important work, the embodiment of everything he wishes to bring into the world. What is this mystical river safari really about?
What is PC Principal's main goal?
It's season 19 and it's high time for South Park to get with the times. That's what PC Principal is here for, replacing the old principal of South Park Elementary and changing the face of the school. There is nothing, not even the moral dilemma of punching a child, that can stop PC Principal from achieving his goal. He is in charge of the before unseen frat house: PC Delta, which embraces his philosophy to the T and even pulls in Randy.
What is Butters' alter ego called?
Kids love to play pretend. In South Park, the stakes are a little higher, because this time, the children are doing a little more than play fighting in sick home-made costumes. Things turn south when the fight turns on its head, but not in the usual hyperbolic sci fi way that things usually get messed up on the show. Instead, the reason the fight stops is comically ordinary. Butters gets hurt for real. What is the name of Butters' alter ego super villain form?
Which joke does Kanye not understand?
It may be odd to see a celebrity inside a classroom, but this is Kanye West himself inviting himself into the elementary school classroom in order to explain a misconception that everyone seems to have. True to his real-world counterpart, this Kanye West takes his public image very seriously and cannot stand having anyone mocking him, or thinking less of him for any reason. What is the big misunderstanding that causes Kanye West to come to South Park in order to clear up?
Who is the boy on the right?
The main characters of South Park usually find themselves on the right side of the fight. When all of the adults are panicking about Al Quaeda or trying to take all child-inappropriate material off the air, the children are usually being the reasonable ones. In this case, the situation is a little different. This is probably because Stan, Kyle, and Wendy are out of sight, leaving only Cartman to call the shots. Who is the little boy to the right?
What does everyone have against Terrance and Phillip?
South Park really knows how to hone on the "Think of the children!" trope. In the same episode in which Stan's grandfather tries to convince him to carry on the family tradition of grandsons putting their grandfathers out of their misery, the rest of the adult world is running rampant in response to a popular yet profane kids' show. That show, Terrance and Phillip, features fart jokes and very little else. The kids love it, but no one is listening to them.
Which version of South Park is this from?
There is more to South Park than just the TV show, and there is a lot of TV show to go around. This place, Kupa Keep, is built in Cartman's backyard. A lot of kids are running in and out, but his mom doesn't seem to mind. The great wizard directs his powerful army from here, guarding the most important post with the beautiful princess (almost) always at his side. Which South Park media does all of this take place in?
Who is this pal, friend?
South Park reveals the true face behind the modern mobile game, and it's surprisingly realistic. This horrible being is behind the creation of a mindless, boring, and addictive mobile game that gives players the urge to spend actual money on in-game currency just to keep playing. Unfortunate souls like Stan get sucked into the game, blowing up their bank accounts dollar by dollar on this mind-numbing game. The devil, himself gets wind of this game and even he considers it a lame abuse of the human psyche.
Which of these horrific acts has Cartman actually done?
Cartman is the horrible child, the dreaded possibility that makes people want to tie their tubes. What he is capable of is not the question, rather what he is not capable of. His motives vary from vile humor to spite to delusion. No matter what he does, his mother just adores him, never accepting that there is a horrific monster beneath the mask of cuteness and innocence. Which of these terrible acts has Cartman actually undertaken? Is there really nothing he won't do?
Which two boys have the honor of being in this picture?
These two boys have become a fixation for all of the anime fangirls at South Park Elementary, and they have absolutely no say in it. The concept of the two of them as a couple spreads like wildfire until their parents, their friends, their crushes, the entire town hears of their supposed love for each other. The yaoi stories that the girls create become more real than the truth, until the two are forced to stage a very public breakup.
How does the City Wok owner feel about Mongolians?
Don't believe your eyes. What you see may seem like a racist stereotype of a Chinese man, but what you actually see is a man struggling with an untreated personality disorder, certain that he is a Chinese man when he is actually Dr. William Janus, a troubled individual in need of help. Does that make it better? Maybe. Right now, his plight is something more tangible: Mongolians trying to break through the wall he created to keep them out. How does he feel about this?
Who is this round-eared fellow?
It's hard to say anything bad about the feature films that Disney rolls out or the catchy pop idols that Disney raises, but look too closely at the back end and anyone will feel disheartened. This is one of South Park's less subtle rips at Disney, and it's hard to believe the goliath company has not sued the poor cartoon into the ground over it. Look closely at this image. Who is this character harassing the Jonas Brothers in this scene?
What must a hunter shout before shooting an endangered animal?
Hunting was once only a means of survival. Humans and their predecessors did what they had to do. Hunting was not simply a hobby. Failing to catch prey meant going home hungry. Times have changed. Now hunting is less of a life skill and more of a hobby. There is plenty of need to take down deer now that all of their predators are gone, but modern hunters have a thirst for something more interesting. Unfortunately, the law is not on their side, and they must find a loophole.
What are these two holding?
The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, say that much of the political discourse that takes place in the show, behind the inflammatory humor, comes from the deep thoughts the two share, the debates they still haven't solved for themselves. Here, South Park is reimagined with just one difference: every single citizen is carrying a certain item at all times. Everything comes down to a standoff with guns pointing every which way, and yet every situation seems to be resolved beautifully.
Why must Britney Spears suffer?
South Park is no ordinary garbage humor show. Most of the die-hard fans don't stick around for the poop jokes or the racist accents. The reason South Park has been on the air as long as it has is because of the political commentary driving the otherwise lowbrow toilet humor. The subject of season 12 episode 2: celebrity obsession. The entire country gathers in a mix of glee and horror as this popular figure self-destructs surrounded by paparazzi. But why?
What is Mysterion's power?
When the South Park kids play superheroes, the costumes they come up with are mostly quirky and light-hearted. When Stan Marsh gets into costume, he grabs his dad's power tools and calls it good. Clyde puts a red tube on his nose and makes buzzing sounds. Kenny, however, embraces his own secret power, the ability that no one is able to remember no matter how many times he uses it. What is the true power that Kenny, and Mysterion, possesses?
What brought this horrible monster into existence?
The science behind South Park is flimsy at best. In one episode, nothing crazier happens than a Skype chat across the globe. Other times, a 500-foot celebrity is kicking over buildings and roaring loudly enough to shake the whole town. That makes this episode middle ground. A certain fiend, mostly harmless but with a disturbing interest in animals with multiple butts, is meddling with the rules of nature and making way for a greater form of existence, at least a form of existence with bigger heads.