Why Do South Park Fans HATE Wendy Testaburger? 

Very encouraged by how many of you didn’t even realize some fans hate Wendy!

If you see Cartman as the hero of the show, Wendy is a villain. I think that sentiment explains some of the hatred of her. Regardless of how people feel, it’s hard to deny that she’s one of the most well-written characters in the show, and that she fills her role perfectly.

I hate Wendy because she never tested a Burger.

Seeing Wendy breakdown while she photoshops herself still hits me to this day 😢

I remember seeing people fighting about Cartman loosing the fight 💀. Idk why tho, Cartman's NEVER been portrayed as a strong character when it comes to fighting, he's always getting bodied by Kyle and he cried once Kenny gave him a single tap

At the risk of sounding ignorant I didn’t even know she was hated. She was always just kind of there to me with occasional interesting moments.

The fact that she beat up Cartman makes her my favorite character by default.

Honestly, wendy is a textbook dictionary example of the word "misunderstood". Not by the writing put into her character by the writers/creators themselves, but by the reputation given by the fandom itself

I’ve always really liked her. She’s the female version of Stan, the female character who deals with complex issues, like in the Hobbit or the Stupid Spoiled Whore episode. She’s also like Kyle, she’s very smart and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. I’ve really enjoyed any episode that she’s in: The List, Raisins, Breast Cancer Show Ever, etc. She was only ever really annoying a few times, and even then she wasn’t that bad

I NEVER knew Wendy was hated? I've always loved her character, she's fairly complex and has one of the most satisfying episodes in the history of the show, she's well written and super funny!

i personally like wendy, i think she adds a lot to the show . also i think it was just pure gold when she beat up cartman .

Watching Wendy cry as she photo-shopped and face-tuned her picture in defeat was one of the most depressing endings to an episode of South Park I've ever seen. Compounding the intensity of it, remember that Stan pressured her earlier to photo-shop herself cause she was the only girl who hadn't and her photos embarrassed him since they were dating.

Another reason why Wendy is hated is because of the Style Shippers. I have seen in the fandom, both in the English and Latino communities, that they hate Wendy more than anything because of the fact that she interferes with the “romantic” relationship that Stan would have with Kyle, or that she is unfaithful, or as they say According to these people's arguments, Wendy is a “slut or bitch.” And really, I can understand that fans don't like Wendy because of things like she's too cynical or hypocritical, but hating her on a whim or that it's really stupid to hate her just because she's also Stan's girlfriend; Something that bothers Style Shippers and they detest Wendy to the point of insulting an incredible character like Wendy by calling her the worst possible names. Wendy may have her moments where she is hypocritical but she is really a good character, she is not a hollow or stupid girl, she has also shown to have concerns towards her friends and has been bullied by her own friends and very hard and sad moments with her that makes you have a lot of empathy for her.

She’s actually one of my favorites I’ve always liked how she stands up for what she believes in and doesn’t compromise what she believes in and the one time she did where she photoshopped herself to be “pretty” the show treated it like it was a huge deal I think she’s handled with class and maturity and the show would be missing a lot without her

I think what makes Wendy a good counter against Cartman is that she ISN'T the polar opposite to Cartman, a lot of people say this, but I disagree. KYLE is Cartman's opposite, Cartman is often compared to the antichrist, he's the most chaotic, evil, unapologetically selfish character in the show. He's evil, knows he's evil, is open about being evil, and just thinks that's how the world works, and that everyone is out to get him from the get-go and he's simply adjusting to the world around him. He's capable of absolutely tormenting and straight up making other people kill themselves just by a singular conversation with them. Kyle is basically the opposite ideology pushed to it's extreme. Kyle's known for his "I've learned something today" speeches, he's overly obsessed with bettering, not only himself, but others. Like how Cartman can get the worst out of seemingly innocent people, children and nannies, Kyle can get the absolute best out of literal dictator of Cuba, but Kyle's obsession towards bringing justice sometimes makes him seem even MORE selfish and delusional. Even if a situation has absolutely NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM, he'll help, not because he wants to do the right thing, not even because he wants glory, he literally just wants to feel as if he's the best guy ever, Ginger Cow delves into his mentality the best. Kyle is the most lawful mf ever, he won't stand for anything that isn't total justice. Wendy doesn't really give a shit about that, if Cartman is slandering her, she doesn't care, if random Muslim kid is being bullied by Cartman, she doesn't care, if Cartman INSULTS THE CAUSE SHE BELIEVES IN, oh it's game on bitch, and she is willing to be just as manipulative and as deceptive as him to beat him, like in Smurfs episode where he straight up uses Cartman's strategy to demolish HIS reputation, Kyle for instance would NEVER EVER do something like that, instead what he would do is make a poetic speech about being an individual and not trusting everything the media says to the school.

She’s the squidward of South Park, she’s not a bad person or a villain, she’s just a foil to the fun wackiness that goes on, same with squidward, he’s just a guy who wants peace and quiet in his own home & stops the main characters from doing main character stuff.

I think the only time Wendy got on my nerves was in the Facebook episode, when both she and Randy kept harassing and pressuring Stan over every little thing he did on his account. I just can’t stand the trope of the overly critical girlfriend who expects her guy to bow to her every whim or else risk facing a tantrum.

Wait people hate Wendy? She's been my favourite since she beat cartman's teeth in and that hasn't changed for me at least 😅

Maybe it's my logic-centric mindset, but I've always enjoyed the "voice of reason" characters. For as zany of situations Cartman and the boys get into, Wendy acts as the perfect antithesis of the chaos, but still with the childhood lens. But what makes her great is that she's still imperfect and immature in her own opinions too.

Very small tangent. But I've always liked how mister slave, Despite being the biggest degenerate around, is actually one of the healthiest most mature calm and collected adults in south park and his advice is always fucking spot on.

I like the fact she’s a representation of first wave feminism as she actively opposed Paris Hilton being a role model for young women which definitely is going against what a lot of what feminists believe today.

I've always loved Wendy But another thing to mention about this is that another reason people don't like her is because she interferes with the ships in a fandom. It's why in quite a bit of fan content she is painted as a villain (which in turn stems from moments in the show that are blown out of proportion. I think people tend to forget that she is...yknow 10 years old. She may be opinionated and have her beliefs, but she is also learning about life as she goes as well

it’s the same thing as the walter white effect. people don’t think that cartman is the villain despite obviously being a monster and looking through the show through that lens, wendy is his foil, a lot like skyler and people see someone going against the “hero” and turn on them due to that

She launched a lesbian into the sun

Did you know that even though both characters have been in the show since the beginning of the show, the season 22 episode “The Scoots” is the first episode to have an interaction between Wendy and Kenny

A rundown from someone who watched the show from her early teen years and who liked Wendy: 1. Her and Stan's relationship got a lot less fun to watch over time (and she fell into the background for a while because of it). 2. People preferred her back when she was "shy". 3. Some Cartman apologists do not like her humbling him and for a show filled with people doing terrible things, they don't like it when the girls act the same as the boys. 4. She has wonderful episodes like "Stupid Spoiled Whore" where she's passionate about the issues she believes in but other times, she's usually told off for going to far by another character. Don't know if that all tracks but something I've noticed.

I always loved Wendy. She's one of the best characters. I love how south park makes it so that every point she ever makes is rational, well thought out, and perfectly presented, and then have the characters react as if she's just spouting nonsense - a perfect satire of both misogyny and of how society responds to criticisms; if you make your point poorly, your point is attacked, but if you make your point well, you're simply dismissed and no attempt to refute it is made. You're just treated as though you never made a good point.

I've always liked Wendy, whether it's her positive or negative portrayals, she's always so interesting.

Isn't it obvious? She's South Park's Lisa Simpson.

Wendy getting the pep talk from principal Victoria and then beating up cartman is a moment that I think many fans envy. Like goddamn, do I wish I could have joined her.

I don't usually pull the "They only hate her because she's a girl", but it honestly 100% feels that way with Wendy. Even still, I was quite shocked to see her on that list

I'm honestly still disappointed that the Gender Wars never got any proper conclusion. After Trey and Matt rewrote "Oh Jeez" they could've used the next seasons to end the arc instead but rather they just said "fuck it".

As some who loves Cartman but can see that he is 1000% a monster. I really enjoy when he gets his comeuppance. And Wendy beating him up for making fun of Breast cancer was the most cathartic thing ever put to television

I didn't know people *hated* her, I've always liked her a lot

My only issue with wendy is that she decided to break up with stan over the online trolling and harassment that kyle's dad did (to which they didn't know it was him and still don't). I get that what wendy and the rest of the girls did was reminiscent of that Greek play you mentioned I still think it's dumb they dumped all the boys for what one adult male did to everyone. The idea of punishment for all because of one person just rubs me the wrong way.

Wendy had soapbox qualities at time. Kinda like Lisa Simpson. Both characters are pretty polarizing.

I didn't realize other fans hated Wendy. I always thought she was cool. But man, I love your south park videos. Can we expect a Chef analysis episode sometime in the future?

This is literally the first I've heard of ANYONE hating Wendy.

The title took me by surprise! I honestly just have seen the general later seasons of SP but I love Wendy and was surprised to hear she has so much hate, amazing video and your friend did such a stellar job writing it

She's hated? Why? Okay, well, sending someone else to messege a breakup and not doing it yourself is a bitchmovr tbh

I loved her so much in Dancing with Smurfs. The resolution was so graceful and subverting, giving Cartman everything he acted like he wanted, admission of fault and position of power, and makes it obvious that it's absolutely not what Cartman wants. He just wants an enemy to be angry against, and she just took that away from him XD

I was personally really surprised to see the title, not only have I never heard of people not liking Wendy, but also she seemed like of all the characters one of the hardest to hate to me, before watching the video I honestly couldn't think of a reason why people wouldn't like her. Very interesting video, thanks!

People hate Wendy??? That doesn't sparkle with me!

She's certainly more likable than Lisa Simpson

Please don't put words in my mouth. I ADORE Wendy Testaburger. We honestly need more of her.

I had no idea wendy had hate. I've always loved her. Maybe cause I'm a girl LOL😂

I think Wendy is at the center of some of the show's all time best episodes: Raisins, the list, breast cancer show ever, follow that egg... she's not the best but I think she helps create some really interesting conflict, mostly with Stan (the GOAT)

I haven't watched this yet so I don't know if it's in here. But when Wendy edited her picture at the end of the episode that was the saddest s*** I've ever seen in my life.

Wendy has always been one of my favorite characters in South Park. She’s hands down one of the most complex characters as well. There were always good choices in her development from intellectual to emotional. 💖💜

Wendy is one of my favorite characters on the show! The episode where she beats up Cartman for mocking Breast Cancer was one of her best moments! She’s a good girlfriend to Stan and she always stands up for what she believes in.

My gripe with her is that she’s basically Cartman, if you’re not with her you’re against her.

I never knew she was hated? She seems to be fine character, and fighted to defend herself and others. That's a admirable trait to have tbh!

I don't! Her beating the hell out of Cartman is one of My favorite moments! She's iconic

Wendy is a great character. She adds badly needed nuance to the story that far too often falls on the perspective of the immaturity of the boys.

This may just be me, but I have felt for a bit that it would help spice things up if Wendy was part of the main cast. Just that she'd be able to tell some more that the 4 boys + Randy wouldn't be able to.

Hey Johnny! I became a fan towards the start of your Bojack videos, and I must say I really appreciate the work you put in them. I started to write a blog on videogames some time ago, and hunting for relevant pictures has given me a new perspective on just how much work it is to hunt for relevant pictures for each topic. Aside from getting good clups, you do a ridiculous amount of research for every video, and that makes them worthwhile. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos, thanks for making them!

Being one who has seen everything SP has given us, I always loved Wendy, especially as her character has evolved in the South Park Universe. Great content Johnny!

Wendy is one of the best characters! She’s been underutilized recently but new episodes with her is always a welcomed surprise

I didn't realize Wendy was hated honestly. Her standing up for what she believes in and in many occasions refusing to turn her back on her beliefs is really good shit and the show would definitely be lacking something if she was absent. She's also super well written and has had a lot of development over the years. Plus it's nice how she can often be a voice of reason amidst the chaos of South Park, without being present as flawless individual. Also she kicked Cartman's ass, so that's an instant W right there.

I love that Wendy's line after beating Cartmans ass was "I'm finished." Not "I win" or "he's had enough." She knows that shit doesn't matter with Cartman, there's no victory there. But she can have her pound of flesh.

I love Wendy’s character, she shows how she’s passionate on the subjects that matter to her. Her personality is amazing too.

Honestly Wendy never ever bothered me I even think her and Stan have a great character dynamic together

Wendy, when her current personality was actualized, became one of my favorite characters of the show. Just behind Kenny and then Butters. I love her sense of justice.

Wendy is probably my favourite female character in South Park, I didn't realize she was so hated.

Wendy being hated is such a surprise to me. She legitimately seems like the most random character for fans to hate, honestly. Like, at least people who don’t like Randy I can kinda see where they’re coming from. He’s almost completely taken over the show and I can imagine people tuning in specifically to watch the kid stuff would get annoyed by that. But Wendy? She doesn’t even really feel like she has a significant enough role for people to hate her in the first place. Seriously tho, I think that she’s a really interesting character. Would be cool to see her used more often

I had no idea people hated Wendy, she’s by far one of the best characters in the show

I had no idea she was hated-

i like her character but sometimes she annoys me with her vulnerability to fall into peer pressure and group think and her lack of independent thought.

I didn’t know fans hate Wendy, I’ve always liked her a lot.

My earliest memories of Wendy hate are reading comments from Stan/Kyle shippers in DeviantArt back in the 2000s. Seriously, the fact that the shipper hate is still going on today makes me wish that Sarcastic Chorus would call it out if he ever covers South Park ships someday. EDIT: And you know what's really ridiculous about the whole "Wendy is to blame for getting in the way of Style" argument? *BOTH* Stendy and Style got fucked over over time, as the recent seasons put an ever-increasing focus on Randy, Cartman, Butters, PC Principal and Garrison, and not enough focus on them. It's real easy to feel less invested in both ships from that, especially since recent episodes like "Cupid Ye" and "Deep Learning" portrayed them in a negative light. (Yet somehow it's like the shippers are still stuck on Season 15 and never moved on since then.) No, Wendy is not to blame for getting in the way of Style. *Randy, Cartman, Butters, PC Principal and Garrison are to blame for getting in the way of Style and Stendy's screentime.*

Wendy is my second favorite character in the entire show, only slightly behind Kyle. I never knew there were fans that hated her. Makes me sad to hear. The episode where she beats up Cartman for making fun of Breast Cancer is to this day still one of my favorites.

One of my favourite South Park characters ever since I started watching nearly 15 years ago. She is not prominent very often, a shame. But I'm certainly aware that a vocal minority in the fandom hate her. Those haters are often big Cartman fans. A character I actually dislike (don't get me wrong, I totally get how important Cartman is for South Park, just wish he would get his comeuppance more often).

Never heard a person gripe over her character even a little bit. Shes a great character same as the rest

Wendy is actually my favorite South Park Character with Kenny as a close 2nd

Surprising to me how lots of people in the comments don’t know people do hate Wendy, because I’ve seen many hate her. It must be on the other spectrum of the fandom where there’s yaoi gallore, fanart and fanfics, because I’ve seen many fans paint Wendy as a villain or an obstacle between Stan and Kyle’s “relationship”.

I think there's another big reason why some fans don't like Wendy. She ruins there ships. I've seen quite a lot of people in the fandom hate on her because it confirms that Stan x Kyle isn't cannon or whatever. Personally, she's one of my favourite characters in the show, she has her flaws of course, but I think she's one of the best depictions of a feminist in media as a whole.

I personally dont hate Wendy. I do find her to be a bit of a hypocrite though. For example, the hobbit episode. She had an issue with Butters calling Lisa fat and ugly but she called her fat and ugly herself. She also could have hated on Kim Kardashian for anything but instead went after her looks. She was basically like "It's bad for guys to talk bad about women but I can talk bad about women." That did make her come off as a hater because the whole episode all she does is go for people looks yet say its wrong when the boys do it. I did enjoy the episode but I feel like it shows the hypocrisy of Wendy.

Wendy is the best 💕 I really enjoyed her in TFBW as Call Girl, really useful in battle with all her Defense Downs and also a slow and having high health. Not to mention her powers are all perfectly fitting for her, and just reaffirms how smart she is!

Yeah like many other commenters I didn’t realise Wendy was hated. I remember seeing her win a poll of toughest South Park character lol.

SP fan for 25 years or so? And I love Wendy. When she beats up Eric in the breast cancer awareness episode the heavens opened and the angels sang. 😂

Wendy is definitely in my top 5 favourite characters, at LEAST

I’m always surprised that she’s not really close friends with Kyle, I know she’s not close with any of the boys outside of Stan, but I always figured they’d at least be friends, but then again I can also imagine Kyle not wanting to be friends with her cause Stan might get jealous again.

Sheila Browlowski is ranked 48th on that list of most hated characters.

Wendy: WHY ARE YOU THROWING UP EVERYTIME U SEE MEE ?! WHAT DO I DISGUST YOU? stan: . . .

I needed this, thank you!

Finally a Wendy video!! I absolutely LOVE her, she’s definitely got “feminine rage” down at such an early age(unfortunately) but I think that’s why I relate to her so much!! This past Halloween my bf and I went as Stan and Wendy😂

Token* I'm not being gas-lit by Matt and Trey.

I love how when grew over the years why is she becoming hated she is speaking about what write for other people but it sad when sometimes she gives in and accepts that she can’t change it..

I didn’t even know she was hated.

First time i have ever heard of people hating Wendy. Matt and Trey talking about her beating cartman up is great to listen too. She is amazing South Park the Fracture but Whole, she is always on my team in that game. Would like more Wendy tbh, feel like she hasn't been in it as much. Some of the best episodes are with her. She seems to be one of the smartest characters in south park, and i include the adults in that.

"the homossexual is right" is a sentence that will never not be funny.

I will always remember Wendy as call girl from the fractured but whole. Easily the best team member in the game, and it’s not even close. I can’t ever consider hating her for that alone

Wendy is one of my favourite regular members of the cast. She is genuinely a sweet girl with high moral standards. I always feel Stan needs to understand that a bit more.

Honestly, I kind of saw her as an unofficial fifth member of that group. That infamous episode in the first season in which she went against a substitute teacher who Stan crushed on cemented her as one of my personal favorite characters

One I was completely unaware that people hated Wendy. Two I can honestly say it's very interesting that's so many absolutely love Wendy

Always thought the dynamic of havin' sorta "two different ends" dynamic with Wendy and Cartman works really well, making 'em both two of me fave characters.

I didn’t know Fans of South Park hated Wendy

I'm sure some people's favorite Simpsons character is Lisa, but that doesn't change the fact that she's one of the least fun characters in a comedy show that's supposed to be fun/funny. We're psychologically primed to dislike the one constantly reality checking a silly fantasy or shooting down/derailing the plans of the protagonists(characters who's point of view we experience as the viewers, not necessarily good or evil aligned), even if they aren't an antagonist themselves.

I simply do not comprehend that people hate my comfort character. she is a girlboss. The female rep that was written well. I love her forever

Cartman and Wendy are two of my favorite characters in South Park and they have a great dynamic. Cartman getting his ass kicked by Wendy is one of my favorite scenes in the entire series.