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Money, Laughs, and Cartoons: 13 Business Facts About South Park!

Deontae Henderson
2 min readJul 21, 2023

1.Humble Beginnings:

South Park was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who initially produced a short animated film titled “The Spirit of Christmas” that caught the attention of Comedy Central.

2. Breakout Success:

The first episode of South Park aired in 1997 and quickly became Comedy Central’s highest-rated program at the time.

3. Speedy Production:

Despite its crude animation style, the show’s unique production process allows the team to create episodes in just six days, ensuring timely satire on current events.

4. Controversial Characters:

South Park’s iconic characters like Eric Cartman and Randy Marsh have become cultural icons, often embodying satirical personas and stirring up controversy.

5. Celebrity Parodies:

The show is known for its merciless parodies of celebrities and public figures, drawing both praise and criticism for its audacious humor.

6. Emmy Accolades:

South Park has received numerous Emmy nominations and has won several awards, including the prestigious Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.

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Deontae Henderson
Deontae Henderson

Written by Deontae Henderson

I'm just a dude with a pencil who wrote like a gazillion kid's books.

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