Some fans have wondered why exactly the Boys are friends due to their completely different personalities.
I remember reading that Matt and Trey have said something about the fact that it’s not uncommon for kids to develop a sort of friendship mainly because they live close together. While I think this plays a factor too, I think there’s a deeper reason the sensitive Stan, the spirited Kyle, the self-obsessed Cartman, and the vulgar Kenny are a group.
Remember how in the Pandemic duology Craig’s pragmatism and dislike for the Boys and their adventures was focused on? Given Craig’s good track record with these things, it is likely that he had some good points. My theory is that the Boys are attracted to one another due to an underlying shared desire for a less typical, more exciting lifestyle that other kids in South Park desire less. The four actually want adventures to an extent, and they definitely receive.
Think about it. In Pandemic, they also seem completely fine with it when Craig tells them about exactly why they get into their situations and say that Craig is just ruining the time. Additionally, the reason they didn’t get along Tweek and Butters as the fourth friend (when Kenny died) was likely because of their reluctance to go along with their stuff.
What do you think of my theory? Are there problems with it? Tell me below.