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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*This is the first Christmas themed episode since [[Season Eight]].
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* This is the first Christmas themed episode since [[Season Eight]]'s "[[Woodland Critter Christmas]]".
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* The police making racist jokes, bullying, and telling each other to choke and shoot the black men are referring to the [[wikipedia:Shooting_of_Michael_Brown|shooting of Michael Brown]] and the [[wikipedia:Death_of_Eric_Garner|choking death of Eric Garner]].
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*The police making racist jokes and bullying minorities references the Fergusson Missouri case.
  
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* Kenny does not appear in this episode. Thus making this another season where he doesn't die.
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*The hologram of [[Wikipedia:Kurt Cobain|Kurt Cobain]] loads a shotgun and briefly holds it up to his mouth, referencing how he [[Wikipedia:Death of Kurt Cobain|committed suicide]].
  
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* According to the South Park Live Tweet, the staff had to debate on how to make this episode, whether to make it two separate episodes or a two parter, leaving PewDiePie, EA and Activision (The makers of ''Call of Duty'' and ''Dragon Age'') waiting for some time.
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==References to Popular Culture==
  
==References to Popular Culture==
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* Miley Cyrus is seen swinging on an ornament, which is a reference to her popular song, ''[[wikipedia:Wrecking_Ball_(Miley_Cyrus_song)|Wrecking Ball]]''.
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*The hologram plot references ''The Terminator''; the police station chase, the theme music.
  
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* Tony Benett and Lady Gaga performing together is a reference to their collaborative album ''[[wikipedia:Cheek_to_Cheek_(album)|Cheek to Cheek]]'' which was released three months prior to the episode's original airing.
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== Continunity ==
  
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*The hologram of [[Kurt Cobain Hologram|Kurt Cobain]] loads a shotgun and briefly holds it up to his mouth, which refers to how the real Kurt Cobain [[Wikipedia:Death of Kurt Cobain|committed suicide]].
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*The episode brings back many plots and characters from all of Season Eighteen.
  
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** During Kurt Cobain's segment on the Christmas show, a live tweet from @D_Grohl77 reads "I miss you Kurt so much.... #courtneydidit #Ihatecartmanbrah." This is a reference to Cobain's former band member and founding member of the Foo Fighters, [[wikipedia:Dave_Grohl|Dave Grohl]], and the popular theory that Cobain's wife, [[wikipedia:Courtney_Love|Courtney Love]], killed him.
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*Officer Addams mentions [[Michael Jackson|a black man]] snooping around the old Jefferson estate. This is a reference to the episode "[[Meet the Jeffersons]]".
  
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** Following @D_Grohl77's tweet, a tweet from @CeeLovesHole reads "Smashing Pumpkins were better. #Ihatecartmanbrah". This is also referring to Courtney Love and her band, [[wikipedia:Hole_(band)|Hole]]. It is also a reference to the band, [[wikipedia:The_Smashing_Pumpkins|The Smashing Pumpkins]], whose lead singer [[wikipedia:Billy_Corgan|Billy Corgan]] had been involved with Love before and after Cobain's death.
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* Michael Jackson dressed up as Peter Pan is a reference to the televised musical production of ''[[wikipedia:Peter_Pan_Live!|Peter Pan Live!]]'', which aired one month prior to the original air date of this episode.
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*The hologram plot references the 1984 film ''[[w:c:terminator:The_Terminator_(film)|The Terminator]]''
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** Tupac entering the police station to kill Michael Jackson and causing the police to shoot at him references the [[w:c:terminator:T-800_(The_Terminator)|Terminator]] arriving at a LAPD station to kill Sarah Connor, leading to a massive shootout.
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** The theme music when Tupac appears in the scene parodies the main theme from the film.
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*Cartman references Johnny Depp and the movie ''[[wikipedia:Transcendence_(2014_film)|Transcendence]]''.
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** Cartman evetunally taking over the monitors and Time Square also parodies the film.
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* [[PewDiePie]], a YouTube celebrity, makes a major interacting appearance in this episode.
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** During the live tweet, it was revealed that the idea for the episode came as [[Trey Parker]]'s step-son loves watching PewDiePie instead of playing with Trey.
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** PewDiePie was on vacation in Japan when his scenes were filmed.
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* Footage of ''[[w:c:callofduty:Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare|Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare]]'' and ''[[w:c:Dragon_Age:_Inquisition|Dragon Age: Inquisition]]'' are seen in this episode. Both games came out a month before this episode originally aired.
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** According to the live tweet, Activision and EA, the respective publishers of the games, were excited to work with South Park Studios and have their games featured in the episode.
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* Comedian/actor [[Bill Cosby]] trying to molest singer [[Taylor Swift]] during the [[Washington Redskins: Go Fuck Yourself Holiday Special|Holiday Special]] refers to the [[wikipedia:Bill_Cosby_sexual_assault_cases|sexual assault allegations on Cosby]], which occurred during the time around the making of this episode.
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** Taylor Swift's outfit is based on Esther Williams' appearance, when she performs ''[[wikipedia:Baby,_It's_Cold_Outside|Baby, it's Cold Outside]]'' with Ricardo Montalbán in the film ''[[wikipedia:Neptune's_Daughter_(1949_film)|Neptune's Daughter]]''.
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** The scene also parodies [[wikipedia:Baby,_It's_Cold_Outside#Lyrics_controversy|the controversy surrounding the song's lyrics]], as some feminists believe the lyrics encourage sexual harassment and date rape.
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** During the scene, a tweet from @jojo_doe reads "Fat Albert Forever.#mushmouth #ihatecartmanbrah." in reference to the cartoon series ''[[wikipedia:Fat_Albert_and_the_Cosby_Kids|Fat Albert]]'' which Cosby created, produced and starred in and character James "Mushmouth" Mush.
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** After she asks him what is in the drink, he spells out "J-E-L-L-O" in reference to the gelatin/pudding company [[wikipedia:Jell-O|Jell-O]], as Cosby appeared in their ads for over two decades.
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* An announcer mentions that the Holiday Special is sponsored by [[wikipedia:Nabisco|Nabisco]] and [[wikipedia:Dolly_Madison|Dolly Madison]]. Both are real snack food companies.
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* Ron, the man in the lether jacket is based on [[wikipedia:Ron_Perry_(music)|Ron Perry]], a music executive and CEO of Columbia Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southparkwillie.com/Live%20Tweets/SouthParkLiveTweet-121714.htm|title=The South Park Live Tweet - #HappyHolograms|publisher=South Park Scriptorium}}</ref>
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== Continuity ==
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* The episode brings back many plots and characters from all of [[Season Eighteen]].
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**"[[Go Fund Yourself]]": The holiday special's name "The Washington Redskins' Go Fuck Yourself Holiday Special"
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**"[[Gluten Free Ebola]]": On the live Twitter feed of the special, one of the usernames is "@glutenkillz".
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**"[[The Cissy]]": Cartman mentions he is becoming "transgender" and that they will have to give him his own bathroom. Also, on the live Twitter feed, one of the usernames is @cisginger1.
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**"[[The Magic Bush]]": On the live Twitter feed of the special, one of the usernames is "@FullBushbro".
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**"[[Grounded Vindaloop]]": Steve from customer service makes a reappearance.
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**"[[Cock Magic]]": On the live Twitter feed of the special, one of the usernames is "@cockmagic4life".
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**"[[REHASH]]": This episode is a direct continuation of this last one.
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*Officer Addams mentions [[Michael Jackson|a black man]] snooping around the old Jefferson estate. This is a reference to the [[Season Eight]] episode "[[The Jeffersons]]".
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* Some of the Twitter handles also reference past episodes and characters:
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** @dragon_ch8ser - The fictional video game ''[[Heroin Hero]]'' from "[[Guitar Queer-O]]"
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** @hankeysnugget - [[Mr. Hankey]]
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** @ShakeWeightFan - The [[Shake Weight]] from "[[Crème Fraiche]]"
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** @imFlying_Shamon - [[Michael Jackson]]
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** @stanzMom - [[Sharon Marsh]]
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** @cheezedout - "[[Major Boobage]]"
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** @ShellyzMom - [[Sharon Marsh]]
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** @fraichefan - "[[Crème Fraiche]]"
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** @billiejeanzzz - [[Michael Jackson]]
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* [[Angelina Jolie]] appears in the trailer for "The Washington Redskins' Go Fuck Yourself Holiday Special" where she scratches herself between her legs. This is a reference to the [[Season 11|Season Eleven]] episode "[[Lice Capades]]".
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* When Randy reveals to [[Shelly Marsh|Shelly]] that he's actually the singer [[Lorde]], he mentions that not only [[Stan Marsh|Stan]] and [[Sharon Marsh|Sharon]] knew, but also his father; [[Marvin Marsh]].
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==Goofs==
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* This episode represents [[wikipedia:holography|holography]] in a way that is physically wrong and misleading. The most direct proof being [[Michael Jackson]]'s hologram killing the [[Record Producer]].
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Clear}}
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{{Episodemedia18|episode=10}}
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[[es:FelicesHologramas/Curiosidades]]
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[[zh:欢乐投影/冷知识]]
 
[[Category:Trivia from Season Eighteen]]
  
[[Category:Trivia from Season Eighteen]]

Revision as of 13:55, 13 June 2020


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Trivia

  • This is the first Christmas themed episode since Season Eight's "Woodland Critter Christmas".
  • The police making racist jokes, bullying, and telling each other to choke and shoot the black men are referring to the shooting of Michael Brown and the choking death of Eric Garner.
  • Kenny does not appear in this episode. Thus making this another season where he doesn't die.
  • According to the South Park Live Tweet, the staff had to debate on how to make this episode, whether to make it two separate episodes or a two parter, leaving PewDiePie, EA and Activision (The makers of Call of Duty and Dragon Age) waiting for some time.

References to Popular Culture

  • Miley Cyrus is seen swinging on an ornament, which is a reference to her popular song, Wrecking Ball.
  • Tony Benett and Lady Gaga performing together is a reference to their collaborative album Cheek to Cheek which was released three months prior to the episode's original airing.
  • The hologram of Kurt Cobain loads a shotgun and briefly holds it up to his mouth, which refers to how the real Kurt Cobain committed suicide.
    • During Kurt Cobain's segment on the Christmas show, a live tweet from @D_Grohl77 reads "I miss you Kurt so much.... #courtneydidit #Ihatecartmanbrah." This is a reference to Cobain's former band member and founding member of the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, and the popular theory that Cobain's wife, Courtney Love, killed him.
    • Following @D_Grohl77's tweet, a tweet from @CeeLovesHole reads "Smashing Pumpkins were better. #Ihatecartmanbrah". This is also referring to Courtney Love and her band, Hole. It is also a reference to the band, The Smashing Pumpkins, whose lead singer Billy Corgan had been involved with Love before and after Cobain's death.
  • Michael Jackson dressed up as Peter Pan is a reference to the televised musical production of Peter Pan Live!, which aired one month prior to the original air date of this episode.
  • The hologram plot references the 1984 film The Terminator
    • Tupac entering the police station to kill Michael Jackson and causing the police to shoot at him references the Terminator arriving at a LAPD station to kill Sarah Connor, leading to a massive shootout.
    • The theme music when Tupac appears in the scene parodies the main theme from the film.
  • Cartman references Johnny Depp and the movie Transcendence.
    • Cartman evetunally taking over the monitors and Time Square also parodies the film.
  • PewDiePie, a YouTube celebrity, makes a major interacting appearance in this episode.
    • During the live tweet, it was revealed that the idea for the episode came as Trey Parker's step-son loves watching PewDiePie instead of playing with Trey.
    • PewDiePie was on vacation in Japan when his scenes were filmed.
  • Footage of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Dragon Age: Inquisition are seen in this episode. Both games came out a month before this episode originally aired.
    • According to the live tweet, Activision and EA, the respective publishers of the games, were excited to work with South Park Studios and have their games featured in the episode.
  • Comedian/actor Bill Cosby trying to molest singer Taylor Swift during the Holiday Special refers to the sexual assault allegations on Cosby, which occurred during the time around the making of this episode.
    • Taylor Swift's outfit is based on Esther Williams' appearance, when she performs Baby, it's Cold Outside with Ricardo Montalbán in the film Neptune's Daughter.
    • The scene also parodies the controversy surrounding the song's lyrics, as some feminists believe the lyrics encourage sexual harassment and date rape.
    • During the scene, a tweet from @jojo_doe reads "Fat Albert Forever.#mushmouth #ihatecartmanbrah." in reference to the cartoon series Fat Albert which Cosby created, produced and starred in and character James "Mushmouth" Mush.
    • After she asks him what is in the drink, he spells out "J-E-L-L-O" in reference to the gelatin/pudding company Jell-O, as Cosby appeared in their ads for over two decades.
  • An announcer mentions that the Holiday Special is sponsored by Nabisco and Dolly Madison. Both are real snack food companies.
  • Ron, the man in the lether jacket is based on Ron Perry, a music executive and CEO of Columbia Records.[1]

Continuity

Goofs

References

  1. ↑ The South Park Live Tweet - #HappyHolograms. South Park Scriptorium.


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Story Elements

PewDiePie • CartmanBrah • Tupac Shakur Hologram • Michael Jackson Hologram • Elvis Presley Hologram • Kurt Cobain Hologram • Robin Williams Hologram • Washington Redskins: Go Fuck Yourself Holiday Special • Record Producer • Twitter • Harrison Yates • Bill Cosby • Taylor Swift • "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas" • "Up On The Housetop"

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Release

South Park: The Complete Eighteenth Season

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