Poll: South Park... Ending?
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I only saw like 2 episodes. Not really interested.
It's a pretty good show though, I should give it a proper look sometime.
It's a pretty good show though, I should give it a proper look sometime.
lol yeah I wasn't too clear on what I meant. The show itself was thought-provoking, and it took my mind off the break up because of that, but the act of going through the cycle of watching an episode to the end then clicking on the next one, then watching that one then clicking the next one over and over again was pretty mindless and repetitive, which was also good for me at the time.SeaCalMaster said:
Seems that way. Trey and Matt have feinted change before, but things have never aligned this neatly before. They had a big 200 episode where they basically referenced every celebrity parody they've ever made, this alone would signify that they're aware that the show has had a long run.
During that episode, they elected to harp on one of their favorite subjects, censorship, only to, for only the second time, have their work censored, and taken off the air for the first time.
This would be undoubtedly depressing, as if everything you've ever tried to express in your artwork has fallen on deaf ears.
The episodes from this point on noticeably declined, with few exceptional pieces, even the funny one's were often lacking in the strong themes or overarching and controversial messages of episodes gone by.
Season 15's first episode was sub par at best, Matt and Trey have been known to place importance on their season openings and closings, the fact that this episode relied so heavily on shock value, and was so mercilessly drawn out was a sign of stagnation, especially with an idea as fertile as accidental contract obligation.
Episode 7 of Season 15 is the only episode in the history of South Park(To my knowledge) to end on such a serious and depressing note, there have been changes, there have been downers, but at every turn, even dealing with real world tragedy, like the death of Chief/Isaac Hayes, South Park has always played itself for laughs.
There was noting funny about the ending of last weeks episode, and this time, that was the intention.
South Park is one of my favorite shows to ever air on Television, and even I can feel the passion dying, but the ending of Episode 7 felt genuine, the passion was there, and maybe that passion was born of the need to move on, but I'd rather South Park die with the dignity and honesty it's prided itself on all these years, then press on and become mechanical and hollow inside.
It's been great, but I think this is the end, it's time to let go.
During that episode, they elected to harp on one of their favorite subjects, censorship, only to, for only the second time, have their work censored, and taken off the air for the first time.
This would be undoubtedly depressing, as if everything you've ever tried to express in your artwork has fallen on deaf ears.
The episodes from this point on noticeably declined, with few exceptional pieces, even the funny one's were often lacking in the strong themes or overarching and controversial messages of episodes gone by.
Season 15's first episode was sub par at best, Matt and Trey have been known to place importance on their season openings and closings, the fact that this episode relied so heavily on shock value, and was so mercilessly drawn out was a sign of stagnation, especially with an idea as fertile as accidental contract obligation.
Episode 7 of Season 15 is the only episode in the history of South Park(To my knowledge) to end on such a serious and depressing note, there have been changes, there have been downers, but at every turn, even dealing with real world tragedy, like the death of Chief/Isaac Hayes, South Park has always played itself for laughs.
There was noting funny about the ending of last weeks episode, and this time, that was the intention.
South Park is one of my favorite shows to ever air on Television, and even I can feel the passion dying, but the ending of Episode 7 felt genuine, the passion was there, and maybe that passion was born of the need to move on, but I'd rather South Park die with the dignity and honesty it's prided itself on all these years, then press on and become mechanical and hollow inside.
It's been great, but I think this is the end, it's time to let go.
Let it go down the pipes, let their creativity bloom in a new way, or else it'll become the next simpsons or family guy. I love American dad over family guy because family guy is starting to become a little too serious, making all jokes bullshit. Simpsons needs to just end, and let everyone bloom else where. With south park, its great, grows downward and starts to wither.
Every tv show has to end at some point and that obviously includes South Park. So i'm not gonna be to upset when it ends (whenever that may be)
Lets be frank here.
I LOVED the first 4 series', they were an absolute masterpiece because the episode topics were so surreal, yet slightly beliveable, and the animation was crappy enough to give it major appeal...
As soon as Trey and Matt started properly animating the show, it started to go downhill in my opinion, and the latest series' are too f*cking random, they aren't funny. Its been going on for too long.
I LOVED the first 4 series', they were an absolute masterpiece because the episode topics were so surreal, yet slightly beliveable, and the animation was crappy enough to give it major appeal...
As soon as Trey and Matt started properly animating the show, it started to go downhill in my opinion, and the latest series' are too f*cking random, they aren't funny. Its been going on for too long.
Not gonna lie you kinda sound like you took offense to the fact, and he has a point it doesn't matter if you like it not everyone cares for that kind of humor. And if you ask me I kinda hated South Park, I think it's really stupid and what little I did watch I did get the jokes and ideals they were pushing across. All in all I think they use current events as a framing device for a overall story and use it to cram in so many stupid jokes, and I could care less what you think of my thoughts on South Park because I'm pretty sure your going to go all "white knight" and try to defend it's honor by telling my episodes you like thinking I will like them too.BanthaFodder said:
That's all Family Guy do, but people seem to like that. How anyone can like it after that pile of sh*t 'bird is the word' episode I don't know, but it seems the gene pool is in need of chlorination.paynexkiller said:
I haven't seen series 15 of South Park yet, so I don't know whether or not it still deserves to be on the air.
South Park is now no more than an overly drunk comedian; It either needs to go into rehab or drive off a cliff and put an end to it all.
I've been a fan of South Park for a long time, and while I felt it peaked around seasons 6-8 (with a good amount of great moments in seasons 11 and 13), I still enjoy watching new episodes. But if Matt and Trey's hearts aren't in it anymore, maybe it's time to let it move on. I do know that they are obligated to finish season 15, and I'm not certain because I can't find a definitive source, but I heard they had signed on for 2 more seasons. If this is the case, I also don't know then if they can back out of it between seasons, so I really am not sure if this will be the last season, but I know they have to finish this one.
Theyve gone from seasons full of hilarious episodes to seasons with sparse lines of genius here and there.
I think its time they start a new project personally.
I think its time they start a new project personally.
I own season 2 up through 10 on dvd, so no one could accuse me of that. And it was only after the 10th season that the quality of the show took a severe hit for some reason.Arehexes said:
I've listened to a good deal of mini commentaries on each episode, and a recurring topic that seem to crop up is that Matt and Trey need to be reigned in by the other writters in regards to not overdoing it. Like how sometimes they want to play out a joke for to long. Just take a look at the Tiger Woods episode; The main point and joke of that episode is made very clear in the first five minutes, but the rest of the running time is used to keep hammering on it like a 2-year old on a frying pan.
We get it; Rich, famous men wanting to have sex with lots of women is not a disease. It's a good joke, but stretching it out over twenty minutes just smacks of laziness. Don't even get me started on that KFC episode.
The feeling I got as soon as I finished the episode was that this was the end.
Honestly, I was waiting for an announcement that South Park would not be returning and the midseason finale had instead become a series finale.
But I think the creators will honour their contract and finish the season, just don't expect it to be anything like the South Park of old. I think they really want to change things up and go out with a bang, I think the next 7 episodes will be the last.
The conversation between Stan's parents felt like a conversation between Trey and Mat directed at the audience. They had been unhappy for a while now and it is just the 'same old shit' every week but getting more and more outlandish. I think after 15 years they are ready to move on.
Personally this was one of my favourite episodes ever and I think they will go out with a bang later this year.
Honestly, I was waiting for an announcement that South Park would not be returning and the midseason finale had instead become a series finale.
But I think the creators will honour their contract and finish the season, just don't expect it to be anything like the South Park of old. I think they really want to change things up and go out with a bang, I think the next 7 episodes will be the last.
The conversation between Stan's parents felt like a conversation between Trey and Mat directed at the audience. They had been unhappy for a while now and it is just the 'same old shit' every week but getting more and more outlandish. I think after 15 years they are ready to move on.
Personally this was one of my favourite episodes ever and I think they will go out with a bang later this year.