Agreed, Ben. I think that people are fearful and anxious. I’m included in that. We look for strength from the typical sources in troubled times, and they are lacking. We are in an authoritarian fascist state, and the collapse of our institutions is happening so easily.
Our Senate Leadership and the House Leadership, Schumer and Jeffries, have shown a willingness to capitulate. The anger of the citizens is foreign to them — they can’t understand it.
South Park, despite all its crudeness, serves to express our anger, speaking truth to power. I think it’s vital to the mental health of the nation.
I hadn’t realized just how much I needed South Park to speak to what was going on, but wow was that an important episode. Cathartic really doesn’t understate it. I would be devastated if this administration came for South Park, but I imagine they’ve got some plan in store for if it does.
Thanks so much for reading and for the kind words, Brent!
I missed a couple of these, haven't always kept up with it over the years. Excellent stuff, totally agree that satire is sometimes the best way to shine a light on things. It's hard to satirize current events but glad they haven't given up the crusade!
Amen! Satire is hard these days, but also more essential than ever. I really admire those guys over there. And definitely a show worth catching up on! Some of their post-pandemic episodes have been among my favorite. They've certainly still got it!
I simply can not speak highly enough about the show. Definitely recommend catching up! They’re not without the occasional misfire, but that bullseye average is damn impressive. Thanks for reading, Maggie!
Agreed, Ben. I think that people are fearful and anxious. I’m included in that. We look for strength from the typical sources in troubled times, and they are lacking. We are in an authoritarian fascist state, and the collapse of our institutions is happening so easily.
Our Senate Leadership and the House Leadership, Schumer and Jeffries, have shown a willingness to capitulate. The anger of the citizens is foreign to them — they can’t understand it.
South Park, despite all its crudeness, serves to express our anger, speaking truth to power. I think it’s vital to the mental health of the nation.
Great column, Ben.
I hadn’t realized just how much I needed South Park to speak to what was going on, but wow was that an important episode. Cathartic really doesn’t understate it. I would be devastated if this administration came for South Park, but I imagine they’ve got some plan in store for if it does.
Thanks so much for reading and for the kind words, Brent!
I missed a couple of these, haven't always kept up with it over the years. Excellent stuff, totally agree that satire is sometimes the best way to shine a light on things. It's hard to satirize current events but glad they haven't given up the crusade!
Amen! Satire is hard these days, but also more essential than ever. I really admire those guys over there. And definitely a show worth catching up on! Some of their post-pandemic episodes have been among my favorite. They've certainly still got it!
Thanks for reading, Steffany!
I absolutely love South Park, but I haven't watched in a while. Seems like I should!
I simply can not speak highly enough about the show. Definitely recommend catching up! They’re not without the occasional misfire, but that bullseye average is damn impressive. Thanks for reading, Maggie!