w's TV Reviews

Once seen as a simplistic show that glorified adult themes, fart jokes, and the routine death of a certain main character, South Park has come full circle and, especially for the more up-to-date and pop culture savvy viewer, serves as a hysterical and at times cathartic experience. With writing reminiscent of Swift, South Park revels in the absurdity of current events throughout the modern world and casts a light, however consistently bizarre, that no one, whether it be Jesus Christ or George Bush, can escape. Consistently the best written show on television, not to mention a pioneer of reduced censorship on American television waves, South Park deserves far more time and respect than any other cartoon running. While that may not seem like a bold statement, in an era of easily had, stale jokes (see Family Guy and neo-Simpsons) it is encouraging to see that the metaphor is alive and well within animated satires. South Park does an excellent job of maintaining the highest levels of satire while still being able to appeal to a lower-brow audience via more instantly gratifying comedic devices (some would argue never straying from its roots). Suffice it to say that if you are looking for a laugh, one of considerable depth or otherwise, South Park will always be there.