I. South Park History


1. Who's responsible for this?

Blame it all on Trey Parker and Matt Stone! Well, them and the crew. Trey and Matt created the whole South Park idea in 1995, but that's discussed later. Here's some info on the two:

Trey Parker-Originally a student of music, director Trey Parker transferred from the
prestigious Berklee School of Music to Colorado University to study film, and it
was there he gave birth to his twisted brainchild "Cannibal: The Musical".
Parker not only wrote, produced, directed and played the leading role in
the film, he also wrote the songs and collaborated on the score. He is 27.

Matt Stone-He worked on "Cannibal: The Musical" with Trey. The two of them both grew up in South Park, CO. (NOTE TO
THE EDITORS: I can't find much on Trey or Matt, help me!)

2. Where can I watch South Park?

You can tune in to South Park every Wednesday at 10:00 PM(both coasts) on Comedy Central. For those of you who don't get
Comedy Central, a video ring is being created so you can have your own copies of the show.

3. How did South Park originate?

In December of 1995, Brian Graden, then a Fox TV exec with a
taste for edgy material, wanted to send out a video holiday card. He
remembered a demented fable called "The Spirit of Christmas"
animated with construction paper and sick jokes by two broke
twentysomethings in his stable of eccentric talent. He paid them to do
an upgraded version of the twisted little 'toon - in which Santa Claus
and Jesus kung-fu fight each other while foulmouthed youngsters
cheer them on - and sent tapes all over Hollywood. George Clooney
got on and made copies for 150 of his close personal friends.
bootlegs spread to New York, Silicon Valley, the Internet. The band
Tool showed "Spirit" between sets. The absence of credits on the
video only added to its underground mystique.

Two and a half years later, "The Spirit of Christmas" has made its
inexorable way to the mainstream as South Park, an animated series
starting next month on Comedy Central. The series' creators, Trey
Parker and Matt Stone, are no longer broke. Before accepting
Comedy Central's offer, they turned down development deals by
almost every major studio: New Line, Warner Brothers,
DreamWorks. One producer offered them "Barney: The Movie," a
ludicrous assignment for the two guys responsible for the darkest
Christmas cartoon ever made. But it's a mark of how fast they've
gone from nobodies who couldn't get their phone calls returned to
two of the hottest "creatives" in Hollywood. As Parker says, "It's
been quite a ride."

4. What is the Spirit of Christmas(soxmas)?

I think we already answered that one, but what the hell. The Spirit of Christmas, also known as SOXMAS, is an underground,
or "bootleg" if you will, cartoon created by Trey and Matt. It contains Cartman, Kenny, Kyle, and Stan, just like the series. The
cartoon featured Jesus and Santa Claus fighting because they thought that each of them were ruining "The Spirit of Christmas".
Jesus thought it was about celebrating his birth, while Santa thought it was for giving. I can't say anymore without giving it
away.
But hell, here's the dialogue. Skip this if you don't want to ruin it for yourself.

5. What is the script for SOXMAS?


[Music. Scene Snowy hill.]



Kids
We wish you a merry Christmas,

We wish you a merry Christmas,

We wish you a merry Christmas--
Stan
What? wait a minute.
Kyle
What?
Stan
Aren't you Jewish, Kyle?
Kyle
Yeah, I think so.
Stan
Dude, Jewish people don't celebrate Christmas.
Kyle
What?
Stan
You're sposed to sing Hanukkah songs!
Kyle
"Dreidel dreidel dreidel,

I made you out of clay,

Dreidel dreidel dreidel--"
Stan
That's a stupid song.
Cartman
Yeah, Hanukkah sucks.
Kyle
Don't you oppress me, fat boy.
Cartman
Don't call me fat, buttfucker.
Kyle
Then don't belittle my people you fuckin' fatass!
Cartman
Goddammit don't call me fat you buttfuckin' son-of-a-bitch!

[Jesus floats down from the sky.]
Kyle
What the--
Kenny
(zips up hood)
Jesus
Behold my glory.
Stan
Holy shit, it's Jesus!
Cartman
What are you doing in South Park, Jesus?
Jesus
I come seeking...retribution.
Stan
*gasp* He's come to kill you cuz you're Jewish, Kyle!
Kyle
Oh, fuck! I'm sorry, Jesus. Don't kill me.
Jesus
Nay, fear not. I love All My Children.
Kyle
*whew*
Jesus
Tomorrow is my birthday. Yet all is not right.
Stan
Your birthday is on Christmas? That sucks, dude.
Jesus
I must find a place called "The Mall".
Kyle
Well we can take you to the mall, Jesus.
Stan
Yeah! It's over this way.

[Kyle and Kenny exit]
Cartman
*ugh* Goddammit, you stepped on my foot you pigfucker.
Stan
Dude, don't say pigfucker in front of Jesus.

[Stan exits]
Cartman
Eh, fuck you.



[Scene: Buildings. Music.]



Stan
Here we are Jesus, South Park Mall. Who are you looking for?
Jesus
Him!
Santa
Ho ho ho. We meet again, Jesus.
Jesus
You have blemished the meaning of Christmas for the last time, Kringle.
Santa
I bring happiness and love to children all over the world.
Jesus
Christmas is for celebrating my birth.
Santa
Christmas is for giving.
Jesus
I'm here to put an end to your blasphemy.
Santa
This time we finish it. [stands] There can be only one.
Stan
Dude, this is pretty fucked up right here.

[Jesus and Santa fight]
Kids
Go Santa! [Jesus looks at them] Uh, go Jesus!

[Jesus and Santa fight more, Mortal Kombat style.]
Kyle
Oh my god! They killed Kenny!
Jesus
Boys, help me put an end to him once and for all.
Santa
No, boys, help me, so that I can put an end to him.
Jesus
God is watching you, boys. You know who to help.
Santa
Stan, remember the choo-choo when you were three?
Jesus
I died for your sins, boys. Don't forget that.
Stan
I don't know what to do, dude. Who should we help?
Cartman
I say we help Santa Claus.
Kyle
Eh, you're just saying that because he brings you candy.
Cartman
Hey! I don't need to take that kinda shit from a Jew.
Kyle
You're such a fat fuck, Cartman, that when you walk down the street people go god
DAMMIT that kid's a BIG FAT FUCK.
Cartman
Oh yeah? Well listen up...
Santa
Buttfuckin...
Kyle
I'm not the buttfucker, you're the buttfucker...
Stan
Wait, wait, just a second. Now we've got to think here. Now let's see. What would Brian
Boitano do?
Cartman
Yeah. What would Brian Boitano do?

[Music. Brian Boitano appears.]
Brian
Did someone say my name?
Cartman
Brian Boitano!
Kyle
What incredible irony!
Cartman
Yeah, it's Brian Boitano!
Brian
What's going on, kids?
Stan
Okay, Brian? Who would you help in a fight, Jesus or Santa Claus?
Brian
Kids...you shouldn't think of things like that. This is the one time of year when we all try to
get along, no matter what we believe in. This is the season just to be good to each other.
Bi-eee!

[Brian skates away.]
Jesus
You fuckin' pussy!
Santa
C'mere! Come on!
Stan
Hey, Jesus! You have to understand that Santa is keeping the spirit of your birthday alive by
bringing happiness and joy.
Kyle
Yeah. And Santa, you need to remember that if it weren't for Jesus, this day wouldn't even
exist!
Santa
You're right kids. I'm sorry Jesus.
Jesus
No, no. It's me who should be sorry. I've been a right bastard. I'm sorry Kringle.
Santa
Thank you boys.
Jesus
Yeah, thank you boys. Come on, Kringle, I'll buy you an Orange Smoothie.
Santa
oooo!
Stan
*whew* That sucked.
Kyle
Yeah, but just think. Today we actually met--we actually spoke--to _the_ Brian Boitano.
Stan
Yeah. And you know? I think I learned something today, it doesn't matter if you're Christian
or Jewish or Atheist or Hindu. Christmas still is about one very important thing:
Cartman
Yeah, ham.
Stan
No not ham, you fat fuck!
Cartman
Fuck you!
Stan
Christmas is about something much more important.
Kyle
What?
Stan
Presents.
Kyle
Ah.
Stan
Don't you see, Kyle? Presents.
Kyle
Hey man, if you're Jewish you get presents for eight days.
Stan
Wow, really? Count me in.
Cartman
Yeah, I'll be a Jew too.
Kids
[leaving]

"Dreidel dreidel dreidel

I made you out of clay

Dreidel dreidel dreidel

With dreidel I will play!"

[Sign: "El Fin". Blackout.]
(Wasn't that pleseant)



II. The Characters

1. Eric Cartman


a. Likes- He likes cheesy poofs, Chocolate Chicken Pot Pie, and lying. Generally, he loves to eat.

b. Dislikes- He doesn't like being called fat, or at sometimes "His little friends".

c. Quirks- Cartman walks weird. In the pilot, he farted fire but that was because he had a probe up his ass.

d. Catch Phrases- "Kickass" and "I'm not fat, I'm big boned!" In the pilot he seemed to say, "Ow my ass!" a lot.

e. Role- Cartman is the fat kid, and he is teased about it constantly.

f. Attire- Blue Hat w/yellow puff, Red shirt, black pants.

g. Voice- Trey Parker

2. Kenny


a. Likes- Hunting, talking dirty

b. Dislikes- Being killed

c. Quirks- Dies in every episode, sometimes more than once. Hard to understand because his voice is muffled by
his hood.

d. Catch Phrases- None(but he likes to talk about perverted things. )

e. Role- The poor kid, unintelligent except when it comes to perverted issues. Dies every episode.

f. Attire- A brown hooded jacket

g. Voice- Matt Stone

3. Kyle


a. Likes- Though he does not show it, he is fond of his brother Ike. He likes foul language as well.

b. Dislikes- Aliens, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Hat

c. Quirks- Intelligence

d. Catch Phrases- "Kick the baby"

e. Role- The smart kid, seems to be the least clueless. The leader of the gang. He is also Jewish, and is teased
about it, but is not sure what it means.

f. Attire- Black hat that covers ears, orange shirt, black pants, black mittens.

g. Voice- Matt Stone

4. Stan

a. Likes- Wendy Testaburger, farting.

b. Dislikes- At some times Cartman

c. Quirks- throws up whenever Wendy Testaburger talks to him.

d. Catch Phrases- None

e. Role- The cute kid. He likes Wendy.

f. Attire- Blue and red hat, red puff, brown jacket, black pants

g. Voice- Trey Parker

5. Minor Characters

Chef- Voiced by Issac Hayes, Chef breaks into R + B songs with sexually explicit lyrics to help kids. Attire: usually an apron,
normally reading "Chef". Catch Phrase: "Gotta help the children. . .".Drives a Town and Country. Moved to South Park from
Florida due to the numerous alien sightings in South Park(he believes in them 100%).

Wendy Testaburger- The girl Stan likes. He throws up whenever she talks to him. She doesn't seem to care to much. She
wears a beret. Catch Phrase: "Ewww."

Mrs. Cartman-Cartman's mom. Feeds Cartman anything. Overprotective. She is also somewhat braindead.

Pip-Pip is an English kid who appeared in the uncensored pilot. No one likes him. He can be seen in Episode 101 "Cartman gets
an anal probe" as the kid who Cartman farts on and then runs around the room screaming.

Jimbo-Stan's uncle who enjoys hunting. Loves beer.

Ned-Jimbo's war friend, his voice is computerized. He's gotta use the cancer kazoo.

Ms. Crabtree-The bus driver, seems to yell a lot. Motto is "Shut up and Sit Down".

Officer Barbrady-An incompetent cop who is indenial. Motto is "To Patronize and Annoy".

Nurse McSchwartz- The school nurse who fixes everything with antiseptic and a bandaid.

The Fifth Graders-Bullies to the four kids.

Ike-Kyle's little brother, he is shaped like a football and has a mouth that goes all the way around his head. The result: the top
half of his hangs in the middle of nowhere as he speaks.

Mr. Garrison- The schoolteacher who does all of his yelling through his alter ego hand puppet, Mr. Hat. Incompetent.



III. Frequently Asked Questions


1. Who performs the main theme and what are the lyrics?

A. Primus, who just released their "Brown Album" perfomed it along with Les Claypool.

2. What is the Jesus Vs. Santa episode? Has it aired on TV?

A. The "Jesus Vs. Santa" episode is The Spirit Of Christmas! It has never aired on TV. Copies are available all
over the Internet.

3. Where can I get some merchandise?

A. Two T-shirts are available at http://www.comedycentral.com/store. One is black, has Cartman on the front
and reads @#$%!(Back: Kids say the darndest things), and the other is white and has a pic and reads "Oh My
God! They Killed Kenny!"

4. Is it true that Shaft plays Chef?

A. No. Issac Hayes plays Chef, not Shaft. Issac Hayes wrote the theme for Shaft.

5. How many episodes have aired on TV?

A. To this date, (October 9), 6 episodes have aired. 101: Cartman Gets An Anal Probe, 103: Volcano, 102:
Weight Gain 4000, 104: Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride, 105: An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig, and 106: Death.

6. Is a premium network going to show an unedited version of the show?

A. They're aren't plans to, but keep your mind open to rumors.

7. Are there really cheesy poofs?

A. In real life? No. Go get some Cheetos and make believe.

8. I don't get the references to pussy in the pilot. Can you explain it to me.

A. (Sorry for the offensive slang)The first reference is in the cafeteria, and Wendy invites Stan to Stark's Pond
after school. Kyle says, "Maybe you can kiss her", Cartman blurts, "Or slip her the tongue", and Kenny mumbles.
Then Stan says, "How do you know she has a cat", and then Kenny starts to laugh. Then they all pick up on it.
Pussy? Cat? Get it?

The second isn't actually a reference to puss, but it's when Cartman's cat is bugging him for some pie. Cartman
yells to his mom, "Mom! Kitty's being a dildo!", and his mom replies, "Well then I know a certain kitty kitty who's
sleeping with mommy tonight!". The joke there is that if the cat was a dildo, then the mom would use it. Get it?

9. Is Kenny really talking?

A. Yeah! As someone said in the Comedy Central list, "Put your ear to the speaker until your brain adapts to the
muffled voice. Use your imagination."

10. Where can I talk with other South Park fans?

A.You can join the Comedy Central South Park mailing list at http://www.comedycentral.com/southpark/booster/.
Directions are there.

11. Is that Wendy Testaburger in The Spirit of Christmas sitting on Santa's lap?

A. One would assume so, huh? It's her if you think in terms of appearence, but no actual proof is given.

12. Does Kenny die in every episode?

A. Yep, sometimes multiple times per episode. At one point in an episode one of the kids actually says to him
after his death, "Hey Kenny! Lookin' good!"

13. Where the hell can I get the SOXMAS?

A. The official distribution site of course! http://www.math.uiuc.edu/~tskirvin/soxmas/ Go to a mirror site there.
It's a hefty 50 megs and might take awhile to download.

14. What are the lyrics to the theme song?

A. The lyrics are:

Les Claypool
I'm going down to South Park, gonna have myself a time
Stan and Kyle
Friendly faces everywhere, humble folks without temptation
Les Claypool
Goin' Down to South Park, gonna see if I can unwind
Cartman
Ample parking day or night, people spouting "Howdy Neighbor!"
Les Claypool
Heading on up to South Park, gonna see if I can't unwind.
Kenny
Click here to read what Kenny says. Read at own risk. Not intended for younger children.
Les Claypool
Come on down to South Park and meet some friends of mine.



IV. Other South Park Resources

1.Chat

a. There is a Java chat located at http://www.concentric.net/~python6/SP/jesus/chat.html. It is put up courtesy of
Eric Mayer.

b. There is a Palace Chat courtesy of Comedy Central. If you can download the special client software, then you
can run it. The server is southpark.palace.com, port number 9998. There you can see visual chat that really kicks
ass.

c. There are two IRC chat rooms on Undernet, at #southpark and #south_park. Other IRC chat rooms are being
created every day, but I have no knowledge of them.