Frequently, the animated series South Park employs popular culture references to satirize real-world events and movies. For example, the “Chewbacca defense” in Season 2’s “Chef Aid” or Matt Damon’s urine-drinking commercial (which mimics his Crypto.com ad) in “The Streaming Wars Part 2.” Similar to The Simpsons, it sometimes seems to foretell the future, like with the Hello Kitty Island Adventure in Season 10’s memorable “Make Love, Not Warcraft.” Additionally, the characters Dr. Alphonse Mephesto and his assistant, Kevin, are clear parodies of Marlon Brando and Nelson de la Rosa’s strange duo from The Island of Dr. Moreau.
Throughout its long-running history, South Park has made numerous witty movie references, and what comes next can be from any category or genre, as long as it’s amusing and connected to a film. From the humor in “Wild Wild West” and “The Shining” to the charm of “Braveheart” and the thrill of “Speed”, these are some of the funniest and most memorable movie references in South Park.
Volcano and Dante’s Peak in “Volcano” (Season 1, Episode 3)
As a dedicated film enthusiast, I can’t help but notice the nod to the volcanic movies of 1997, specifically Dante’s Peak and Volcano, in Season 1’s “Volcano” episode. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators, openly acknowledge that they drew inspiration from their personal viewing experience of the latter film, which they admittedly thought was quite foolish. And let me tell you, they weren’t off base with that assessment.
In the episode, they solve the problem by getting Randy to come up with a scheme to redirect the approaching lava from South Park using a trench. They knew this plan was unlikely to work, but since the movie Volcano disregards logic, they reasoned why shouldn’t they? The most memorable part of the episode, however, is the reference to the 1951 animated educational film “Duck and Cover.” In that film, kids were taught to duck and cover in case of a nuclear explosion. Here, it’s about volcanic eruptions instead. Unfortunately, this strategy doesn’t save them from the flowing lava either.
Wild Wild West in “Cat Orgy” (Season 3, Episode 7)
The first installment of the “Meteor Shower Trilogy” stands out as the strongest, with more than just the popular running gag about the recent flop Wild Wild West. This episode focuses heavily on Cartman, who assumes the roles of both Will Smith’s Jim West (a part he rejected for The Matrix) and Kevin Kline’s U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon, renamed as Clyde Frog in this adaptation (Artemus Clyde Frog).
One noteworthy aspect is the tune that Cartman sings out of tune, which appears to be an allusion to Smith’s (Golden Raspberry Award-winning) theme song, “I’m a tough Cowboy living in the Old West. Wiggy, wiggy, scratch, yo, yo, bang, bang! Me and Artemus Clyde Frog are rescuing Salma Hayek from the giant metal spider! Wiggy wig wig wiggy wiggy wig. A fresh Cowboy hailing from the western side…
Speed in “Fourth Grade” (Season 4, Episode 11)
The movie “Speed” is fantastic, yet it sometimes bends the rules of logic a bit too much. On the other hand, “South Park” pushes the envelope even more by featuring Timmy attached to a wheelchair that’s being propelled by an unstable time machine.
Some genuinely amusing instances can be attributed to this particular plot element. For instance, Kenny’s demise in this case is absolutely legendary. Furthermore, when the time machine miraculously functions, transporting the hapless Timmy to the Jurassic era, it’s nothing short of comic brilliance.
Braveheart in “The Passion of the Jew” (Season 8, Episode 3)
As a cinephile, I’d say that while “Braveheart” is indirectly referenced in Season 1’s “Starvin Marvin,” it truly shines in Season 8’s epic installment titled “The Passion of the Jew.” Interestingly, other Mel Gibson films are woven into the show’s narrative, but his portrayal in them is remarkably less frequent.
Though his quoting “The Road Warrior” is amusing, his roaring “Rawr rawr rawr” while sporting William Wallace’s face paint can leave you gasping with laughter. Add a pout and it becomes simply delightful, given that there seems to be no justification for Gibson wearing the face paint in the first place.
The Shining in “A Nightmare on FaceTime” (Season 16, Episode 12)
In this instance, “South Park” didn’t just reference Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece for the first time, but the episode “A Nightmare on FaceTime” heavily relies on the horror film as its main theme. Unlike some episodes that have both A and B plots, this one essentially has two equally significant storylines. Randy’s plot is a nod to “The Shining,” while the boys’ plot is a spoof of “The Avengers.
However, it’s clear that this episode belongs to Randy. He manages to outshine everyone else, particularly when he exclaims “Stannny boy!” or delivers a gaze reminiscent of Jack Nicholson straight into the camera. This episode from Season 16 is outstanding, and the cherry on top is the concluding scene where a frozen Randy takes Sharon’s McDonald’s order.
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2025-01-18 20:09