Analysis Of South Park

“Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” South Park is a adult cartoon that circles around the abnormal life of four boys living in Colorado. This hilarious animated television series strives to be the most controversial show on air. The series has been on air since August 13, 1997 and while the show seems ridiculous, it is commonly known for incorporating high and low culture within the show. South Park has been known to take current issues from today’s society and convert them to a more simplified version while transforming it into a satire. One episode that stood out from the rest was an episode called “The Cissy” which focused on gender relations and transgender issues. This episode reflected on how today’s society see gender and transgender.

In his mind, he says he that he’s tired of being pushed around and he wonders if people noticed what’s in his pocket. The way the show started made the viewer think that he may of had a gun and in his pocket and was planning to shoot up the school. As Cartman goes to the bathroom during recess all the stalls are full which in turn makes him upset. He then pulls out a pink bow from his pocket and places it on top of his head. Cartman storms in the girl bathroom and uses the toilet. when questioned about what he was doing by the other girls he proclaimed that he was “Transginger”. To signify that Cartman or should I say “Erica” identified as a female he used a pink bow which society has usually associated as a female color so, from that point in the episode Cartman is using female stereotypes to identify as a girl. After this stunt, Cartman is sent to the principal office where he proceeds to explain that since he is a transgender she can 't force he to share the bathroom with the cis gender. The principal argues that since you 're a girl, you must be attracted to guys. which Cartman counter argued that he can be transgender without it having to do with the gender he is attracted to. Cartman during his little debate has already broken gender stereotypes and social normalities by stating he can be a girl without having to be attracted to men. Cartman has she then finds a fish net in her husband Randy Marsh pants. When asked why he replied “ I just like the way they feel.” Although, the real reason is because of his secret persona Lorde which he has kept secret from his family for some time. Lorde is a female celebrity singer who is idolize by millions. Randy’s persona definitely breaks gender stereotypes because when he Lorde he feels and act like a women by wearing skirts and heels. He even sings and dance which is stereotypically associated as something females do. Cartman and Randy are on different levels of breaking social normalities.while Cartman identify as a female he acts masculine on the other hand Randy identifies as a female but loses all of his masculinity as soon as he is