South Park DESTROYS Kanye (again) 

I really like how old school this episode was. Like, it is still modern, they are directly talking about Kanye (like they did about Trump, The virus etc) but instead of just having that character/situation take a part in the show, they have the boys go through trouble again and have Cupid Me turn into Ye for no real reason, yet without loosing its point in any way. Really excited for the new season

I’m surprised Cartman The boy who literally manipulated Passion of the Christ fans to match in the street chanting “we must exterminate the Jews” thought Cupid Ye was going too far

Realizing this is an Eric Cartman Character Development episode disguised as a Kanye West episode. I mean, Cupid Me was always just the voice in Eric's head.

I liked how Çartman was totally disassociated but central to everything. Cupid Ye is just Cartman. He's the one who sneaks into Tolkien's house. Who drive's the car and the riot was a Bee flying around the school. So when all the kids start getting upset you think its Cupid Ye but its just there own frustrations. Also canonically is Cartman now taking meds Are we going to start seeing him take medication in the background.

Havent watched the new episode yet, but its really nice to hear that south park is more overtly criticizing antisemitism. A lot of kids i knew growing up would miss the point of the cartman being antisemitic, just parroting him and as a result acting antisemitic themselves so this is absolutely a message viewers of the show need to be taking in.

I liked the part where Cupid Ye is whispering to Tolkien and Tolkien's dad overheard and went to investigate and it's just Cartman. This establishes, explicitly and diegetically, that Cupid Me just **is** Cartman. But then later he's fighting Cupid Ye, in front of basically everyone, as if they're actually two separate entities. Cartman forcing Ye to take his meds was even the perfect opportunity to establish that Cartman himself is taking them. I think that could've been a lot funnier, but oh well.

This episode was good on another level. The kids were just being kids while Cartman was being mentally insane as usual while also being able to tie it all into current events and having a message at the end. So cool

I haven't kept up with South Park since 2016, so it was refreshing to watch this episode and be amazed at how Trey &Matt keep themselves relevant.

I love that it talks about Kanye without giving him that attention.

This was one of the best episodes recently of South Park. felt like classic South Park for once. no Tegridy Farms bullshit, just South Park.

Really good episode. Strong message, but funny at the same time. It's also nice that they make the episode work for people, who don't really know about what Kanye West does/says. You still get the message and pretty much all of the plot, what wouldn't be possible if the storytelling wasn't as good.

I'd be really interesting in hearing a video explaining how we have ended up with animated (and traditional) shows with such short seasons when you would think computer tech would make creating episodes easier / less work intensive than ever.

You have impeccable timing Johnny, I was just rewatching your old videos bc they were no new ones and here you are.

This episode was a 10/10 for me. I laughed all the way through and love the way they tackle main stream topics from the end of last year.

A blink and miss it moment is when Tolkien’s father hears Cupid me whispering in his sons ear walks into the room and sees real cartman’s silhouette jumping out the window

What I love about South Park is that they hit the nail on the head consistently. Episodes are still being talked about and they can do it without feeling like they might offend someone. Like with Simpsons getting rid of characters.

I was dying when they showed Cartman’s fat ass shadow climbing out the window 😂

def felt like a nice example of them actually criticizing a real issue without accidentally empowering the dumbasses they’re making fun of, good video :)

You have perfect timing, Johnny! Keep up the good work, and South Park is good!

i think you explained why i loved this episode really well. it was hilarious while bringing out an message, and it features my favorite kids in the show together. tolkien is such a good character to me.

just read a few of the comments here.. you were right when you said people are getting antisemitic, wtf is wrong with people

I love the imaginationland trilogy! It would be awesome to see a video on it, especially one also utilizing the commentary by Trey and Matt as well, I used to listen to it while playing games or just doing random stuff online.

Just watched it! Great to see a review up from you!

It is very clear that Matt and Trey have grown a lot in taking responsibility for what they show. I think I am going to have to start watching South Park again.

Watched the new episode so I could watch this. I also didn't know the new season started until I saw you upload.

Johnny boy! Love watching the episode and hearing your thoughts, hope you'll do the rest of the season. Sorry about the terrible people, keep doing ya thing.

Frankly, SP should take the piss out of Kanye West as often as possible.

It's pretty interesting and sad how like in school when topics such as racism and anti semitism are brought in history class it was always framed as how people USED to be like but not anymore. But you look around in society whether in person or a comment section and they're still pretty common. Not to mention states like Florida are outright banning talking about that in school under the guise being "woke". So it's good to see shows like South Park still actively talking about this stuff and those people and mocking them

I can't believe even Craig survived the drought back in the streaming wars!

really like this newer way of doing social commentary while keeping it about the characters development

Great analysis. Loved the season premiere, and thanks for pointing out some of the things I didn't notice about the credits. Hilarious.

Took a deep breath, well deserved one, and sighed in relief as you stated your position on these things and didnt hold back in fear of displeasing your community, dude, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Reading some of the comments, it's really concerning that this specific episode turned certain people off. Crazy how they don't realize they're the type South Park makes fun of.

As someone who is currently in school, I can say that I have seen a lot of anti-Semitism recently. Whether they are "jokes" or just flat out praising Kanye and Hitler, it's been running rampant. It's sad to see, and I hope it ends soon.

I liked that the reason cartman tried to break up kyle and tolkien's frienship was to make stan happy. I think it showed how pitting marginalized groups against eachother doesn't actually serve to benefit them even if it's framed that way

Always a fun time when South Park mocks Kanye.

Haven't watched the show in years but your videos are inspiring me to maybe check it out again! 🙌

your description of how the news constantly repeating things ingrains them in the minds of the masses is incredibly apt, just dont forget it applies to everything the news talks about

Great episode. A return to form for sure. Those credits were brilliant, I'm glad someone else noticed.

Bro I’m 19, I had the same damn reaction to the tik toks

You know the situation has gone off the rails when PC Principal flips out on a kid and he sounds perfectly reasonable. I’ve got high hopes for this season ❤

Damn another banger video essay by Johnny 2 cellos

The end credits for this episode was hilarious. Having Matt stone run everything because he’s Jewish

Crushed it as always Johnny - love your videos!

I saw the episode this morning , i did not knew it was the new one but with all the small detail that are just part of the new normal in the show lake Tolkien living on a farm and the hot dog house allowed me to réalisée that this was the newest season. This show that the new continuity is working well.

You know i bet he is still trying to figure out why fish sticks are so funny

I literally just finished this episode like 5 minutes ago

When Cartman was about to say that Hitler wasn't such a bad guy and then reframe from saying it, I thought, hey isn't he the kid who admired Hitler?

just yesterday I found out there was a new south park season. I had no idea^^ and I was smiling for almost the entire episode. looks like we're in for a really good season. I'm also very excited that 2 of my headcanons have gained more arguments. 1. the growth of cartman. he literally fought against racism in this episode. he is not the same person he was when he sang "in my waterpark". and 2. cartman has supernatural powers. his imaginary cupid friend manifested himself into reality. we saw hints of this in the episodes with mitch connor and also the one where all his toys are killed. it wasn't confirmed but it gives my theory more weight. cupid cartman literally interacted with real human beings! not only that but the plot was really good too. I'm excited to see what other current events we will see parodied in the coming weeks!

😂 the parody of the ye interview With the hood and exact jacket. The ending, I was dying

Can't wait to see more videos on South Park!

My only complaint is that I wish Kenny wasn't just a side character nowadays 😕 otherwise great episode! And great review Johnny :)

i'm glad South Park finally feels like South Park again

An amazing episode. So damn funny and spot on. These guys are so, so, so clever!

Cupid Ye’s speech after Kyle and Tolkien’s argument had me laughing harder than I have in a while

This was a great episode! Full cylinder social commentary with a sage lesson at the end.

Music nerd here, Just noticed that Tolkien's sheet music for when he is playing the trumpet, it says trumpet in H. That aint a thing, i snorted when I first saw it.

I'm just glad the premier was on Australian TV (channel 10 Shake to those Aussies wondering, every thursday by the looks), which usually us Aussies have to wait like a year to see sometimes (exaggerated, but it rlly do feel like that) so it was nice seeing the episode as everyone else did. I actually like Kyle's, Stan's and Tolkien's friendship and I can very well see them being a trio of best friends compared to the usual four (sometimes five if you count Butters), though seeing Stan be upset over Kyle and seemingly feeling forgotten if not left out I felt that because I have been in many boats like that when a friend of mine starts hanging out more with someone else, so it felt realistic. As for Cupid Ye (and by extension Cartman) I did hope for South Park to tackle the whole Kanye West issue, and while I was a bit shocked like "oh my god, the mad lads did it again" sort of way I felt it was handled very well, also Cartman finally taking meds? Finally have scraps of character development? Based. Also I do find it funny that some, NOT all btw, who discover Christianity can quickly become extreme in their ideologies to the point where its hurting everyone around them (if not also themselves) be it LGTBQphobic, racist, antisemitic, etc. It's truly an issue. Can't wait for the rest of the season. A solid 8 so far.

I lost it when ”the prominent rap artist on national television” spoke in Cartman’s voice!

Was I the only one disappointed we didn’t even get a fish Kanye CAMEO?

I’m honestly surprised that Cartman was against Cupid Ye considering his anti semitic history

I'm glad you mentioned the credits joke because I noticed it but didn't get the reason

2:20 Coming from PC Randy....that's rich🤣

first time i audibly laughed at a south park episode since the early seasons was when those credits rolled. would love it if trey and matt dabbled in those slow burn-type jokes more

1:29 I remember the episode where they discovered High School Musical. "Freaking hybrids man. They don't do the job anymore."

Great video. I agree this was a great season premiere. However I would've liked it if Kayne made a cameo but still good.

I would be interested in a Stick of Truth review video

I have to say the line “A Lord of the Rings prequel? What were you thinking?!” had me dying laughing for a few minutes.

Damn I’m early 😂😭(keep up the good work!!!!)

Cupid Me is Cartman’s Mr. Hat.

South Park's meta humor has been perfect. Tolkien and the credits from this episode has gotten a laugh out of me where a lot of other meta humor hasn't. Not sure if it's just how infrequently they do it or what.

I would absolutely love to see you do videos on Stick of Truth and Fractured But Whole. there's so much content you could make from those two games with the amount of easter eggs they both have. and just in general there's a lot of content to talk about too. can't wait to see what you actually discuss in those.

There's an easter egg in the band score/sheet music. It's a simplified version of the imperial march from star wars.

Between Mitch Conner, Polly Prissypants and most recently Cupid Me. Cartman seems to have gone full Mr Garrison.

the credits made me BUST OUT laughing. this was a great episode

Can someone tell me where I can buy that Kanye mask he wore on the Alex Jones show. Thanks to South Park, now I'm in the mood for parodying lmao. Definitely amazing episode!

I love the videos he does cuz it makes me understand South Park and what they're trying to say a little bit better

great video man. never seen one of your videos before but i would totally watch one about the stick of truth. hope that you enjoy reading through all these schizophrenic comments as much as i am lol

I was listening to Gay Fish like an hour ago, you psychic

Making fun of Ye, a return to form

Wow, I didn't notice the end credits. 🤣 Assistant to Mr. Stone...

this was one of the best episodes i've seen in years honestly

ill always call him token, i refuse to be gaslit, he spelled his name token by himself years ago

Did matt and trey have laryngitis or something when they recorded the lines for this episode? The voices sound like they're going the way of Mage Simpson.

Great analys

I hope they cover tweek and craig's relationship again they haven't covered it since the fractured but whole / splatty tomato in season 21 i believe

I think you made some good points and you said Kanye is beyond parity he is acting like the South Park version of himself so there’s no way for South Park to bring that character back

Eric Imagination is so powerful, first the Christmas Forest animals and now Cupid Me / Ye 🔥🔥🔥🔥

This was one of the best all round episodes they have done in a while

It's so wild to me that we live in a world where south Park is one of the reasonable shows. Maybe we are the alternate dimension.

it was a great episode, only thing i dont like is how much the voices have changed, i know theres nothing that can be done about it but damn it's still a shame

Love how they can be classic but still fresh :)

i called it as soon as Kanye stared doing crazy stuff me and my buddy were like "YOU KNOW Matt and Trey are watching" 😂👏😂

there was a line in the episode from kyle where he said, “repeating a derogatory slur, even for the purpose of refuting it, can make stupid people think it’s valid.” i think this is the show recognizing it’s impact on it’s audience whenever people don’t understand the point. it reminds me of “apologies to jesse jackson” and i think the creators might be trying to get across with that line that they might regret actually saying the word throughout the episode, because even if they were trying to prove a point that you shouldn’t say the word, south park’s audience might have been stupid enough to make them feel reassured that it’s okay to say it. they might also just regret saying the word in general because they could’ve gotten the point across without saying it. idk. maybe i’m looking too deep into it

I think that this is one of the best episodes of the show in a while

The picture of Tolkien and his GF on his night stand was so precious

2:20 And THAT is the type of mindset that has Hollywood in a writers strike now.

As a Jewish person the ever-rising rates of antisemitism has really stressed and weighed me down lately- this episode was just what I needed for a laugh. Very refreshing lol. And with the episode being released right before Valentines Day, I think using Cupid Me (Ye) to centralize the plot around was super clever.

I'm just waiting for the episodes to be on HBO Max already.

I went and watched the episode right before watching this. Saw it was on HBO max so decided to watch it before watching this. My favorite joke had to be the credits I found it so funny