craig 680 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Article includes hilarious clip from season premiere.http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2015/09/17/south_park_takes_on_caitlyn_jenner_s_heroism_in_its_season_19_premiere.htmlAt the beginning of the episode, the students of South Park Elementary School are informed that a new principal has taken overâknown only as âPC Principal.â The buff, physically intense man quickly takes charge, recounting a litany of offensive events in the schoolâs past (including aspects of last seasonâs gender-neutral bathroom episode) and gleefully dispensing detentions for social justice infractions.  ... itâs Kyleâs storyline that offers a more incisive critique. In the eyes of PC Principal, his sin is disagreeing with the notion that Caitlyn Jenner is a âheroâ and refusing to join the town mantra that she is clearly âstunning and brave.â At one point, Kyle says confidently: âI am not going to apologize for saying Caitlyn Jenner isnât a hero. In fact, personally, I think sheâs most likely not a very good person.â"The refreshing thing about this episode is that, to my mind at least, it picks the right elements of crazy PC culture to mock, while allowing that caring about the sensitivities of minority groups is itself a great thing. Particularly effective is the choice of portraying the PC guys as frat bros, highlighting the way that, especially online, social justice advocates can become just as cliquish and chest-thumping as a stereotype they presumably loathe. Presenting the bros as all white was even more incisive; if you work in the social justice world long enough, itâs difficult not to notice how individuals with the most privilege have a way of speaking above and for those marginalized groups they are supposedly trying to help. Whether this is an overcompensation for guilt or a weird way of finding belonging is up for debate, but regardless, the show put its finger on a real phenomenon. Unsurprisingly, the episode also rather bluntly points out that sometimes making politically incorrect jokes is the best way to highlight and challenge prejudiceâsomething South Park knows a little about." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughdancy 282 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 "PC police" Â well that explains which side you're on. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 134,937 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Man I missed the episode  I can't wait to see it. I love how they always take on controversies head on. It's why I admire the writers. Some people say it's just racism and fart jokes but it's actually very smart, clever writing and left leaning. R u đ? đ¤¨đˇ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Oh Tumblr is going blow up  Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 26,836 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 to be honest it was a great episode. it was respectful and very funny.south park is so underrated by a lot of people who see it as foul mouthed slapstick potty humour, when it's so much more than that. a great season premiere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwontell 7,312 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I was freaking funny...I just hope ppl watch the whole episode before attacking them... ATTENTION: (bad) jokes and sarcasm are still a thing, so don't take everything I say literally. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,651 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 It was a good episode, even if I did find a few of their arguments to be a little misrepresenting. Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveandMagic 1,731 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Ahh, I can't read your post because I have it recorded and haven't watched yet! I love SP!! Just repeat to yourself, "It's just a show. I should really just relax." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 96,687 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 It will be stupid for those SJWs to get bent all out of shape over this.South Park is satire show and they'll give it to you in your face like that.So they will look so silly to get offended by it tbh. (ďžâăŽâ)ďžâ§*:ď˝Ľďž be delulu until it becomes trululu (*´č¸ď˝*) âĄâĄâĄ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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