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==Full Description== | ==Full Description== | ||
===What I Learned Today=== | |||
"Don't you guys see what's happened here?! I want you to be angry! Every day we hear about another school shooting! It used to be a big deal! I want it to be a big deal again. ...I want you all to be shocked! I want you all to be sad!" | |||
===Memorable Quotes=== | |||
* "In poker they call it a bluff. I know that right now, Token is shitting his pants. All I need to do now is wait for the poop to stink. " ([[Eric Cartman]]) | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
<char name="Eric Cartman" image=""/> | <char name="Eric Cartman" image=""/> | ||
<char name="Stan Marsh" image=""/> | <char name="Stan Marsh" image=""/> | ||
<char name="Kyle Broflovski" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Kenny McCormick" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Butters Stotch" image=""/> | <char name="Butters Stotch" image=""/> | ||
<char name="Randy Marsh" | <char name="Randy Marsh" | ||
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<char name="Sharon Marsh" | <char name="Sharon Marsh" | ||
image=""/> | image=""/> | ||
<char name="Stephen Stotch" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="Linda Stotch" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="Harriet Biggle" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="Laura Tucker" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="Ryan Valmer" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="Ms. Nelson" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="PC Principal" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="Mr. Mackey" | |||
image=""/> | |||
<char name="Craig Tucker" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Token Black" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Nichole Daniels" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Steve Black" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Linda Black" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Bill Keegan" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Officer Stevens" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Anger Management Therapist" image=""/> | |||
<char name="SWAT Team" image=""/> | |||
===Cameos=== | |||
*These characters made a notable appearance but didn't have speaking roles in the episode. | |||
<char name="Gerald Broflovski" | <char name="Gerald Broflovski" | ||
image=""/> | image=""/> | ||
<char name="Shelly Marsh" image=""/> | <char name="Shelly Marsh" image=""/> | ||
<char name="Richard Adler" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Jason White" image=""/> | |||
===Character Debuts=== | |||
*We do meet a few new faces in this episode, including a new fourth grader and a friendly parademic. | |||
<char name="Billy" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Mala Vista Paramedic" image=""/> | |||
<char name="Black-Haired Tonwsman" image=""/> | |||
===Body Count=== | |||
*A number of kids were killed off-screen in this episode, most notably the members of the "entire" Glee Club... | |||
<char name="Glee Club" image=""/> | |||
===Background Appearances=== | |||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
This episode has fewer locations than many recent episodes, taking place almost entirely within [[South Park Elementary]] and the [[Marsh Residence]]. | |||
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| Name = South Park Elementary | |||
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| Name = Marsh Residence | |||
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{{Location list | |||
| Name = Black Residence | |||
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{{Location list | |||
| Name = Mala Vista Middle School | |||
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| Name = Therapist's Office | |||
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==Continuity Nods== | |||
*[[Henrietta Biggle|Henrietta]] and [[Bradley Biggle|Bradley]]'s mother, [[Harriet Biggle|Mrs. Biggle]], who debuted way back in season 7's "[[Raisins]]", is finally granted a name here -- '''Harriet Biggle'''! | |||
*The Marshes' Living Room remains renovated with an open concept kitchen and dining area from "[[White People Renovating Houses]]". | |||
**When Sharon and Randy meet in the yard, she uses a back door rather than the sliding doors usually seen on South Park homes. Time will tell if this is a permanent change. | |||
*Sharon's therapist previously appeared back in season 15's "[[T.M.I.]]", where he was Randy's anger management therapist. | |||
==Behind The Scenes== | |||
The episode's announcement briefly displayed the alternative title "Dead People", but it was quickly revised to "Dead Kids". | |||
In this episode, Mona Marshall reprises the voice of [[Laura Tucker]]. She and Elise Gabriel alternate her voice depending on the episode. | |||
===Where Did The Idea Come From=== | |||
==Pop Culture References== | |||
*When Token says he never saw ''Black Panther'', Cartman responds by quoting African-American sitcom catchphrases: | |||
**"Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?" was made iconic by Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson on ''Diff'rent Strokes''. It was previously referenced in "[[Cartoon Wars Part I]]" | |||
**"Come on, Raj" is from the '70's sitcom ''What's Happening?''. | |||
*Cartman's 'Private Investigator' storyline, particularly his internal monologue, has been compared to ''Columbo'' and ironically, Marvel's own ''AKA Jessica Jones''. | |||
== | ===Shout Outs=== | ||
*Randy can be seen drinking John Adams beer, a reference to the better-known ''Samuel Adams'' beer. These men were, in fact, second cousins. | |||
== | ===Pwn'd=== | ||
*Cartman derides the superhero film ''Black Panther'', claiming it's a "structural mess" and unoriginal, comparing it to the ''The Lion King''. | |||
==Bonus Factoids== | ==Bonus Factoids== | ||
*Fan response to this episode on social media was swift with reactions to Stan being "shot" off-screen at the end of the episode; some fans worried for his safety, while others shared memes and jokes suggesting he would be killed off. | |||
===Pointless Observations=== | |||
*This is the second time in just a few episodes, since last season's "[[Doubling Down]]", that Cartman's ended up at the [[Black Residence]], chatting kindly with Token's parents despite their son's annoyance. | |||
===Errors and Goofs=== | |||
*When the parents are meeting in the [[Marsh Residence]] living room, Steve and Linda Black once again revert to their original appearances. (Notice Linda's sleeves disappear.) They're fine when we see them at home later. | |||
*During the sequence after the last school shooting, when Sharon delivers her speech, [[Richard Tweek]] and [[Ryan Valmer]]'s sleeves disappear due to the usage of the blanket and cocoa prop overlays. Ryan also has some shadows on his bare arms. | |||
==Season 22== | ==Season 22== | ||
;e1 [[Dead Kids]] | ;e1 [[Dead Kids]] | ||
;e2 [[ | ;e2 [[A Boy and a Priest]] | ||
;e3 [[TBA]] | ;e3 [[TBA]] | ||
;e4 [[TBA]] | ;e4 [[TBA]] |
Revision as of 11:35, 1 October 2018
Dead Kids
Season | s22 |
Episode | e01 |
Written By | Trey Parker |
Production Code | 2201 |
Original Air Date | 2018-09-26 |
Episode Chronology
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Official Description
Sharon is overreacting to everything these days and Randy canât cope. Randy is desperate to help Sharon get her emotions under control and Cartman unexpectedly fails his math test.
Full Description
What I Learned Today
"Don't you guys see what's happened here?! I want you to be angry! Every day we hear about another school shooting! It used to be a big deal! I want it to be a big deal again. ...I want you all to be shocked! I want you all to be sad!"
Memorable Quotes
- "In poker they call it a bluff. I know that right now, Token is shitting his pants. All I need to do now is wait for the poop to stink. " (Eric Cartman)
Characters
Cameos
- These characters made a notable appearance but didn't have speaking roles in the episode.
Character Debuts
- We do meet a few new faces in this episode, including a new fourth grader and a friendly parademic.
Body Count
- A number of kids were killed off-screen in this episode, most notably the members of the "entire" Glee Club...
Background Appearances
Locations
This episode has fewer locations than many recent episodes, taking place almost entirely within South Park Elementary and the Marsh Residence.
Continuity Nods
- Henrietta and Bradley's mother, Mrs. Biggle, who debuted way back in season 7's "Raisins", is finally granted a name here -- Harriet Biggle!
- The Marshes' Living Room remains renovated with an open concept kitchen and dining area from "White People Renovating Houses".
- When Sharon and Randy meet in the yard, she uses a back door rather than the sliding doors usually seen on South Park homes. Time will tell if this is a permanent change.
- Sharon's therapist previously appeared back in season 15's "T.M.I.", where he was Randy's anger management therapist.
Behind The Scenes
The episode's announcement briefly displayed the alternative title "Dead People", but it was quickly revised to "Dead Kids".
In this episode, Mona Marshall reprises the voice of Laura Tucker. She and Elise Gabriel alternate her voice depending on the episode.
Where Did The Idea Come From
Pop Culture References
- When Token says he never saw Black Panther, Cartman responds by quoting African-American sitcom catchphrases:
- "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?" was made iconic by Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes. It was previously referenced in "Cartoon Wars Part I"
- "Come on, Raj" is from the '70's sitcom What's Happening?.
- Cartman's 'Private Investigator' storyline, particularly his internal monologue, has been compared to Columbo and ironically, Marvel's own AKA Jessica Jones.
Shout Outs
- Randy can be seen drinking John Adams beer, a reference to the better-known Samuel Adams beer. These men were, in fact, second cousins.
Pwn'd
- Cartman derides the superhero film Black Panther, claiming it's a "structural mess" and unoriginal, comparing it to the The Lion King.
Bonus Factoids
- Fan response to this episode on social media was swift with reactions to Stan being "shot" off-screen at the end of the episode; some fans worried for his safety, while others shared memes and jokes suggesting he would be killed off.
Pointless Observations
- This is the second time in just a few episodes, since last season's "Doubling Down", that Cartman's ended up at the Black Residence, chatting kindly with Token's parents despite their son's annoyance.
Errors and Goofs
- When the parents are meeting in the Marsh Residence living room, Steve and Linda Black once again revert to their original appearances. (Notice Linda's sleeves disappear.) They're fine when we see them at home later.
- During the sequence after the last school shooting, when Sharon delivers her speech, Richard Tweek and Ryan Valmer's sleeves disappear due to the usage of the blanket and cocoa prop overlays. Ryan also has some shadows on his bare arms.