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Shipping is something every fandom has in common. It is where you pair up two characters that aren't canonically in a relationship, and you put them in a "fanon" pairing. There is a lot of this in basically every community, like My Hero Academia and Bakudeku, Hazbin Hotel With Radiodust, Criminal Minds with Moreid, and so much more. If you are in a fandom, there is down-to-be shipping involved.
Now, what does this have to do with South Park? Well, South Park has its a fandom. Which, there is shipping in it. Let's talk about Shipping Culture in South Park!
Note, this is not my opinion on certain ships. Please don't go commenting what your favorite ship is. I have already gotten permission to post this, and this is mainly an essay on the culture of shipping and not what ships I think are good or bad.
What is Shipping Culture?
Shipping Culture is when the community of a certain subject pair two characters into a either romantic or sexual relationship. This can either happen in the way of cosplay, fanart, fanfiction, or more. It is most common in TV shows, Anime, or books.
What is the Shipping Culture of South Park?
South Park's shipping culture is like most fandoms. Though there is a lot of arguments that "The characters are kids and you are sexualizing them". Yes, people do tend to do that, but it really isn't that common.
South Park shipping is most common in fanfiction. There is mostly fanart of "canon" ships, and some "fanon" ships. One of the most popular or well-known pairing is "Creek" (Or, Tweek x Craig). The pairing probably started after the airing of the episode "Tweek VS. Craig"
After the ship became so popular, Matt and Trey then asked the community to draw fanart for the episode that aired in 2015, Tweek x Craig. The fanart would then be seen in the game "South Park: The Fractured But Whole". There was even a whole arc where the player had to help Craig & Tweek fix their bond.
What is Fanon?
Fanon means "A canon made up by fans". Examples could be Tyde (Token x Clyde), Style (Stan x Kyle), Kyman, (Kyle x Cartman), and Dip (Pip x Damien).
Some of these pairings can cause a lot of debates, the most 'controversial' being Kyman. This certain one because of people saying it's abusive, and Kyle & Eric's history together.
Probably the most popular fanon ship would be Style. Stan and Kyle have been best friends for the longest time throughout the history of the show. There was even an episode where Stan got drunk and told Kyle he "Loved him".
Style is popular all around the world, there are artists of it in Japan, South America, South Korea, Spain, Mexico, and more
What are some good things about shipping?
One good thing about shipping is that it can bring a group of people together to make art, fanfiction, and merch. It can also create friend groups and their own community for certain pairing. I know there are a lot of fan artists and artist groups for a lot of different ships in the South Park community.
What are some bad things about shipping?
The bad thing about shipping is that it can cause something called a "Ship war", which is basically people battling over which ship is better. It can also cause fights between groups saying either the other party's ship is abusive, or other things.
Another god-awful thing is "Child slash Adult" pairings, which is what you think it is. Every fandom has it. It's a huge age gap between two characters' relationships, and sometimes inc#st ships can pop up too.
Conclusion
As this essay comes to a close, I hope you learned some things.
Every fandom has a shipping community
What shipping culture is
The difference between Fanon and Canon
There's always going to be a bad side to shipping
Now, it is time for me, to ask you, the reader. What do you think? Do you like my points? Is there something you think I should have added? Let me know! I'd love to discuss this! Thank you for reading, Fuzzy is out!
South Park, a show known best for crossing boundaries and making thousands of people angry across the globe for its crude jokes and odd humor. How does it handle a topic like the LGBT+ community better than some modern television shows?
First, before I start. I'm not going to be bringing up old LGBT characters such a Big Gay Al, as that was just a stereotypical gay character. I'm talking about the modern south park, ok. Let's get started.
MODERN MEDIA EXAMPLES
Example A. How to Get away with murder (2014)
How to get away with Murder had probably the most well-known gay couple, which was Connor and Oliver. After they break up, one of the men developed HIV after having unprotected sex, which falls into the stereotype that being gay and having sex leads to you getting Aids or some other disease. I haven't seen this in South Park, which is pretty surprising. I'm not saying HTGAWM is an awful show with this representation, as half of their main cast is some form of "not straight"
Example B, The Walking Dead (2010)
In the Walking Dead, Characters Denise and Tara had recently gotten together. Not even long after they got together, Denise is killed off. As I got from this one video I was watching while writing this, this is what is kinda called "Bury the Gays", which is basically killing off a character whose only personality trait is being gay for no fucking reason. South Park has actually never done this and has never killed off a gay character for no reason. Denise never even got a proper story arch, her only personality was being gay. And her story was rushed right before she was killed, too.
Example C. Onward (2020)
Onward was probably one of the most groundbreaking Pixar films to date, it had a rich storyline, lovable characters, and more. Right before the film was released, it was announced that a cyclops policewoman was lesbian, of course, this got everyone excited. But was she really in the film at all? No, not at all. This is just saying a character is gay just so you get people to watch your movie.
SOUTH PARK EXAMPLES
Example A. Cartman Sucks (2007)
Cartman sucks, probably a very iconic episode for that one scene, cartman's surprise to Butters. In this episode, we meet probably the most well-loved one-time character, Bradley. He and Butters were sent to a camp to "straighten them out", as for them being bisexual makes them confused and they don't know what they are. Near the end of the episode, Butter gives a very in-depth speech about how he is bicurious, and not confused. This is probably one of my favorite episodes, due to the very well representation with Butters, and brings awareness about concentration camps.
Example B. Tweek X Craig (2015)
Tweek x Craig was one of the most popular ships in south park, which got the attention of Matt and Trey and got themselves two episodes based on each other. One with the exact same name and one about Craig trying to calm Tweek down. What started out as a joke to make fun of shipping culture, turned out to be one of the most fleshed-out gay couples in south park. They aren't overly feminine and like to wear dresses, they're just regular elementary boys. Craig's dad even went through the same 'denial' that Stan did with sparky in the season one episode, "Big Gay Al's Big gay boat ride" I think it was called, (correct me if I'm wrong)
Example C. Follow That Egg! (2005)
Follow That Egg featured South Park's oldest gay characters to date, Big Gay Al and Mr. Slave, getting married. I know I said I wouldn't mention stereotype characters, but they need their own part in this.
What I like about these characters is that they're not just gay stereotypes. They're both fully fleshed out men. They both have their story, and that's what I find special about them. At first, Al was just there to make fun of gay people, now he really is just his own character. Mr. Slave was a joke character to have with Mr. Garrison, and now he is too his own character. They really are special characters and not just your average stereotype.
Now, at the end of this essay, it's where I ask, you, the reader. What do you think? Do you think South Park is good at representation, or do you think it's just one big joke like all the other things it does? How do you think modern media does it? Please, give me your feedback. I'd love to have a conversation about this.
Also, please try and be civil, it's kinda a dumb thing to fight about.
Some of my points are from this video, it's very good and I recommend you watch it!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1ix93_HR4c&t=936s&ab_channel=PrideBrary
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Hey guys, today I bring a few questions.
What is Cupid Cartman/Me? Is Cupid Cartman a real being, or is Cartman so screwed in the head that he made Cupid Cartman up?
Cartman could be playing "mental gymnastics" with himself, especially in "Tweek x Craig", where "Cupid Me" goes out and does things that Cartman very well could have done. But as Kyle says, "people with a messed up ego can do these mental gymnastics to convince themselves they're awesome, when really, they're just douchebags!"
I believe that "Cupid Me" may be a part of Cartman's imagination because "Cupid Me" has been absent ever since "Tweek x Craig". I think that if "Cupid Me" was real and Cartman wanted to maintain his relationship with Heidi, Cupid Cartman probably could've helped out. But in Season 21, Cartman was so obsessed with keeping Heidi in his grasp, he didn't even try to get Cupid Cartman's help.
Maybe I'm just thinking too hard about this, but what are your thoughts? I'm interested in what you guys have to say about this.
Today is the 5th Anniversary of the Season 19 Episode “Tweek x Craig”!
So i Made a Fanart to Celebrate it :)
Soo hey, this is my very first post on the fandom app. I hope you like my creek artwork. What character should I draw next? 💫
Stendy: At first, I thought they were the cutest thing ever but their relationship changed a lot. Wendy gets jealous a lot and Stan seem not to care as much. Wendy developed feelings for other boys while they were either together or flirting. Even though Wendy didn’t seem to want to break up with Stan in season 20, I think it’s better this way.
Bunny: I’m honestly not mad at this one, I think Kenny and Butters get along well and seem to be a great match. However, I don’t think they should date. I think Butters and Kenny are better off as just friends, I really hope there will be more “Bunny” related episodes in the future.
Style: This sounds like a good idea on paper, they get along well and all but like Bunny I don’t think they should be more than besties. They are better off that way. If they weren’t that close I would really root for them but unfortunately I can’t.
Buttman: Ok, WHO THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA?! Butters gets abused and bullied by Cartman, this relationship would just end up like Heiman. Cartman would have manipulated poor innocent butters into being a another Cartman. Eric would destroy Butters life.
Creek: I love this one, Tweek and Craig are such opposites it just works. I think that they are really dating now and that it’s not just for the town. I like the fact that Craig is the only one who can calm Tweek down, I find this adorable. Creek is one of the only ships I actually like because it’s canon, I also love the fact that in the end Thomas finally accepts Craig as he is, gay.
Those were my thoughts about South Park ships, please comment if you want me to do a part 2, and share your opinions, I want to hear your voice about the topic!
(Edited by WaterMelonHigh)
Im debating on listening to music while drawing my ocs, or watching 2 of my favorite episodes over and over
Which one should I do
Hi guys. To honor the start of this most recent season, me and some friends returned to the habit of South Park Sessions (which is practically binge-watch South Park with some TEGRIDY (?)). After last episode, "Band In China", we discuss the idea of modern classics of South Park. We drew the line on Season 17 since its the season where South Park format started to change. So:
You guys believe in the existence of "Modern Classics"? if so, what episodes could be considered into that category? I want to read your thoughts on this.
I thought "Band In China" was an instant classic, and "Tweek x Craig" is definitely a modern classic. My buddies weren't 100% agreeing with me, though. They are more of the idea that time is the more fundamental factor to create a classic; how good can they keep up in time, and more chracter-driven episodes instead of focus on storyline that tend to fall too much on present topics. But I think that in recent seasons they've been venturing on more universal topics (from ads and trolls to political correctness and how hard is getting for South Park to fit in this times). Of course not every episode from season 17 accomplishes this features (lots of Trump joke will fade away), and there are lots of character-driven episode aswell (one thing doesn't rule out the other). But lemme know what you guys think.
