Post by: zakkiel on November 01, 2006, 04:36:42 PM
I can relate.
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2006, 04:51:31 PM
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Post by: WuTangTurtle on November 01, 2006, 04:59:51 PM
Dude they need to make fun of Sony, somehow, someway. I say have a giant crab deliever massive damage to Kenny, lol.
Post by: IceCold on November 01, 2006, 05:00:28 PM
Post by: Rhoq on November 01, 2006, 05:03:38 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Were moneyhats involved in the making of this episode?
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Doubtful. Trey & Matt, aren't influenced by money. This was probably their way of saying that the Wii is cool and will stand proudly alongside the XBox 360 at South Park Studios once it's released on November 19th.
Post by: UncleBob on November 01, 2006, 05:17:37 PM
I totally know how Cartman feels...
Wii cannot come any faster...
Post by: stevey on November 01, 2006, 06:18:11 PM
there is
2 weeks
2 days
23 hours
41 minutes
18 seconds
Intill the nintendo's megaton wii-ing
kick ass!
Post by: jasonditz on November 01, 2006, 06:54:36 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 01, 2006, 07:17:29 PM
I can definitely relate to the sentiment, though.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 01, 2006, 08:16:20 PM
QuoteI hear the episode is up on Youtube.com and gonintendo has the link on their site. But you could just bittorrent it next time and watch the show just after the east coast air time.
Originally posted by: Hostile Creation
That actually made me laugh aloud, reading that. Southpark's a good show, but I don't have a TV in the room to watch it on.
I can definitely relate to the sentiment, though.
Post by: TrueNerd on November 01, 2006, 08:31:31 PM
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2006, 08:38:26 PM
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Post by: Ceric on November 02, 2006, 03:23:15 AM
Post by: zakkiel on November 02, 2006, 04:34:46 AM
QuoteThe Xbox 360 is failing?
They say that South Park has the kiss of death for consoles: The dreamcast, Okama Gamesphere, PSP, and XBox 360...
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 02, 2006, 06:14:30 AM
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Originally posted by: TrueNerd
Didn't South Park also have an episode about the PSP, claiming that God Himself made it?
Yeah. The episode itself was about the controversy surrounding the Terry Schiavo case, with Kenny being the victim. The episode also dealt with a battle between Heaven and Hell (if I am not mistaken). Kenny kept playing the PSP throughout the whole episode.
I just realized that the appearance of these consoles doesn't necessarily mean that they are celebrating them. South Park has always been about the ridicule of social traits, world events and fads. When they stated that the PSP was a gift from God, I wouldn't be surprised if the writers were making fun of the fanboys that saw the PSP as the end all of handhelds.
I also wouldn't be surprised if Cartman's anticipation of the Wii is also a mockery on the pre-hype regarding the Wii. I heard that Matt Stone and Trey Parker are BIG Nintendo fans, but even then, I wouldn't be surprised if mockery came first, celebration later.
Hell, I know a couple of friends who are acting similar to Cartman, one of them stating that the Wii was the only thing he was looking forward to in his life. So Cartman's representation of Wii fanboys isn't far from the truth.
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on November 02, 2006, 06:21:06 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 02, 2006, 07:00:04 AM
Post by: Requiem on November 02, 2006, 07:25:23 AM
The Wii has just hit the two most popular 'casual' gamer networks. This is great FREE publicity, especailly since it comes out in less than 3 weeks! What makes it even better is that it will be featured on the next episode of SouthPark as well (due to the "to be continued"). If I know Cartman, he's going to keep bringing it up the entirety of the next episode until he actually plays the damn thing.
Post by: EasyCure on November 02, 2006, 07:50:55 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 02, 2006, 08:19:36 AM
QuoteIt is in Japan and from what I've heard it not exactly flying off the shelves in Europe either.
Originally posted by: zakkielQuoteThe Xbox 360 is failing?
They say that South Park has the kiss of death for consoles: The dreamcast, Okama Gamesphere, PSP, and XBox 360...
By the way, this episode was disgusting. I really could've done without the whole Ms. Garrison XXX scenes.
And don't be surprised if the next episode whren Cartman finally get to play the Wii, he says something like "this blows and wasn't worth the trouble". I just don't see it ending well, but that ending probably seems too obvious, so hopefully that isn't what happens.
Post by: TrueNerd on November 02, 2006, 08:25:31 AM
Post by: soracloudtidus on November 02, 2006, 08:34:28 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1QuoteIt is in Japan and from what I've heard it not exactly flying off the shelves in Europe either.
Originally posted by: zakkielQuoteThe Xbox 360 is failing?
They say that South Park has the kiss of death for consoles: The dreamcast, Okama Gamesphere, PSP, and XBox 360...
By the way, this episode was disgusting. I really could've done without the whole Ms. Garrison XXX scenes.
And don't be surprised if the next episode whren Cartman finally get to play the Wii, he says something like "this blows and wasn't worth the trouble". I just don't see it ending well, but that ending probably seems too obvious, so hopefully that isn't what happens.
I don't see that happening. I think Cartman will react the same way he did when he finally got to Casa Bonita. If Trey and Matt are big Nintendo fans they won't be dissing the console in any of the episodes, well at least that's what I think.
The episode itself was funny, I could too would had left those XXX scenes of Garrison, but oh well. And I know I might be wrong but is Cartman really dead?, dreaming?
Post by: JonLeung on November 02, 2006, 08:36:30 AM
I remember hearing about how they created a game character named Mega Mega Man, and at the time they didn't know that there already is a game character named Mega Man. Seriously, WTF, they never heard of Mega Man?
Though I suppose they could be trying to keep up and throwing around the names of known consoles is easy enough, or they could've gotten some help or other writers or something. Still...who DOESN'T know Mega Man? >_<
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on November 02, 2006, 08:38:09 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
And don't be surprised if the next episode whren Cartman finally get to play the Wii, he says something like "this blows and wasn't worth the trouble". I just don't see it ending well, but that ending probably seems too obvious, so hopefully that isn't what happens.
I haven't seen it, but it could really go either way with that show. I figure that as long as Kyle doesn't have one, Cartman will praise it religiously. Of course, it would be hard for anything to be worth that much trouble, from the sounds of it.
Are they going to show this episode again before the second part airs?
Post by: Requiem on November 02, 2006, 08:40:19 AM
meh
I think it's going to be like Casa Bonita as well.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 02, 2006, 08:43:17 AM
It comes on again tonite. same time and same channel.
Its also up on youtube and gonintendo suposedly has it on their site also.
you can also find on bittorrent if you don't want to wait or want to see a better quality version.
Post by: Ceric on November 02, 2006, 08:47:41 AM
Post by: Requiem on November 02, 2006, 08:54:36 AM
Post by: UncleBob on November 02, 2006, 09:36:28 AM
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Originally posted by: JonLeung
I thought the South Park writers didn't know anything about video games?
I remember hearing about how they created a game character named Mega Mega Man, and at the time they didn't know that there already is a game character named Mega Man. Seriously, WTF, they never heard of Mega Man?
Though I suppose they could be trying to keep up and throwing around the names of known consoles is easy enough, or they could've gotten some help or other writers or something. Still...who DOESN'T know Mega Man? >_<
Who?
Post by: zakkiel on November 02, 2006, 11:50:53 AM
QuoteIn order for something to fail, there has to have been some intention of success. Microsoft never had a shot at Japan.
It is in Japan and from what I've heard it not exactly flying off the shelves in Europe either.
QuoteYou are attributing way, way too much subtlety to South Park. This is the first season where they haven't beaten you over the head with the point at the end of every episode. Also, Matt and Trey have reputedly expressed how anxious they are to get the Wii.
I just realized that the appearance of these consoles doesn't necessarily mean that they are celebrating them. South Park has always been about the ridicule of social traits, world events and fads. When they stated that the PSP was a gift from God, I wouldn't be surprised if the writers were making fun of the fanboys that saw the PSP as the end all of handhelds.
Post by: Chris1 on November 02, 2006, 02:31:51 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 02, 2006, 03:43:39 PM
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Originally posted by: zakkielQuoteIn order for something to fail, there has to have been some intention of success. Microsoft never had a shot at Japan.
It is in Japan and from what I've heard it not exactly flying off the shelves in Europe either.QuoteYou are attributing way, way too much subtlety to South Park. This is the first season where they haven't beaten you over the head with the point at the end of every episode. Also, Matt and Trey have reputedly expressed how anxious they are to get the Wii.
I just realized that the appearance of these consoles doesn't necessarily mean that they are celebrating them. South Park has always been about the ridicule of social traits, world events and fads. When they stated that the PSP was a gift from God, I wouldn't be surprised if the writers were making fun of the fanboys that saw the PSP as the end all of handhelds.
To me, South Park has ALWAYS been about subtle political and social commentary. True, they create some of the most shocking and outrageous humor out there, but once you look past the humor you will find a depth not seen in other shows. These are the same people that have shunned Family Guy for being nothing but jokes, jokes and jokes interrupting the story. Clearly, Matt and Trey want some depth in their shows.
They have dealt with hypocrisy in society and politic, dissected the double standards of religion and just made fun of pop culture in general.
Heck, even Team America World Police feature this kind of writing.
So once again, while everything is dressed in outrageous and even sick humor there us a subtle commentary to all the episodes in South Park.
But I am derailing the thread here...
Post by: zakkiel on November 02, 2006, 03:53:16 PM
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To me, South Park has ALWAYS been about subtle political and social commentary. True, they create some of the most shocking and outrageous humor out there, but once you look past the humor you will find a depth not seen in other shows. These are the same people that have shunned Family Guy for being nothing but jokes, jokes and jokes interrupting the story. Clearly, Matt and Trey want some depth in their shows.
Oh boy.
This is a show in which they take a stance (usually predictable in advance) spend the show beating the hell out of it in the most obvious ways and then, in case you are a true moron and still managed to miss the point, batter the hell out of it by having a character (usually Kyle or Stan) directly state their message (which, when stripped of its comic trappings, is usually either incredibly cliche or stunning stupid) to the audience at the end. I applaud this season for at least dropping that last bit.
I have seen South Park make a subtle point once. It was the episode where Cartman got disciplined by Ceasar the Dog Wheesperer. It provided a neat bit on insight into Mrs. Cartman's character.
Post by: Kairon on November 02, 2006, 09:41:09 PM
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 02, 2006, 11:01:05 PM
QuoteThe amount of $$$$ that MS spent in Japan alone means that they thought they had a chance at some point.
Originally posted by: zakkielQuoteIn order for something to fail, there has to have been some intention of success. Microsoft never had a shot at Japan.
It is in Japan and from what I've heard it not exactly flying off the shelves in Europe either.
Post by: Rhoq on November 08, 2006, 04:39:34 PM
