Le Petit Tourette

Season 11, Episode 8, Aired
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After seeing a kid with Tourette's Syndrome at the toy store, Cartman becomes obsessed with it. He finds out that with Tourette's, he can say whatever he wants without consequence. Naturally, he calls Dateline so he can get on National TV and take full advantage of his new found life.

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  • Trey Parker

    Voice of Stan Marsh; Eric Theodore Cartman; Herbert Garrison; Officer Barbrady; Terrance; Timmy; Ned Gerblanski; Satan; Randy Ma

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    Matt Stone

    Voice of Kyle Broflovski; Kenny McKormick; Gerald Broflovski; Pip Pirrup; Jesus; Jimbo Kearn; Phillip; Saddam; Various Others

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    Mona Marshall

    Voice of Sheila Broflovski; Linda Stotch; Various Others [ episode 50+ ]

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  • perfect

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    By futuramarama, Dec 28, 2010 Report Abuse
    cartman pretends he has tourette's syndrome, so he can swear all he wants without getting in trouble. but kyle does not buy into this and tries to prove to everyone that cartman is lying about having tourette's. is he?

    hilarous episode and one of my favorites. it had a lot of language but it was a hilarious episode pretty much the whole way through. the ending was also funny. overall, my final grade for "Le Petit Tourette" is an A+, and surely it is going to be one of my favorite episodes of the whole series. A fantastic episode methinksmoreless

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  • If I could watch this episode all the time, that would be sooooo cool.

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    By ayydereVoltaire, May 04, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode is, in my opinion, one of the best in the series, if not the best. It takes the time to point out that Tourette's is a serious disease, but also pokes fun at it. The fact that Cartman actually begins to lost control of what he says is hilarious, alluding to the fact that he wets the bed and more, and also shows his more vulnerable side, even going as far as to tell Kyle he loves him. The best part of the show for me though, was Craig. Espiecally 'If I could say **** sprinkles on National TV I would be sooooo happy.' The ending stole the show though, with 'Maybe we could hang out some time. I'll do your laundry.' This entire episode is genius.moreless

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  • MY FAVORITE EPISODE !!!

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    By offline1234, May 04, 2010 Report Abuse
    look at this. Cartman, tourette s syndrome and kyle trying to break him.A classic south park comedy like the olden days.le petit tourette is my favourite episode.when i watched it, i was laughing so hard i felt sick and happy at the same time.i found nothing bad about this episode.and i found every part of thisa episode entertaining and funny and extremely crude in a great way.cartman pretends to have tourettes so he can say anything he wants at school without gettin in to trouble.good old cartman.while kyle says he is faking it and will try everything to stop him.good old kyle.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EPISODE.TRUST ME.moreless

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  • Ever wonder what Eric Cartman would do or say, if he knew there would be no repercussion?

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    By enigma0100, Mar 13, 2009 Report Abuse
    Well, the denoument (the last minute) was the perfect way to end this whirlwind episode! I won't spoil it, but I will set you up for it - a classic Kyle vs. Cartman duel, complete with power struggles, mastermind schemes, and unforseen repercussions. When Eric discovers Tourette's Syndrome, somehow he convinces the entire adult community that he also has the affliction. Ever wonder what Eric Cartman would do with a verbal "carte blanche"? I promise he does not disappoint!

    I'll be honest, when I read the plot of the episode, I was unimpressed. Indeed, the first act was kind of slow. But the rest of the episode really came together as time went on.

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  • fUnny!!

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    By TvPatriik, Oct 04, 2008 Report Abuse
    I love this episode .. Cartman was soo funny when he was pretending to act like he had tourette syndrome.. lol .. it was funny when he said somthing about jews and kyles mom was like what ! what ! what ! .. and when Kyle finds out about Cartman's "disorder", he quickly said that he's faking, which Cartman admits to him that its true. Anyway, Cartman continued to enjoy his newfound freedom, repeatedly shouting random curses to people which what he always wanted to do, and now he could couse everybody thinks he has the syndrome, except kyle obviously...moreless

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    • When Cartman comes up with a lie to get him to not go on tv he says his grandma just died then says uncontrollably that his grandma is just fine but in the episode Cartmanland his grandma actually is dead. Edit
    • There is a total of 168 swear words and inappropriate words and a total of 9 visible suicide gunshots. Edit
    • Chris Hansen says that when he was on To Catch A Predator, a guy shot himself because he didn't want to be on DATELINE. But the guy would've said he didn't wanna be on "to catch a predator". Edit

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    • Stan and Kenny have only non-speaking cameos in this episode. Edit
    • This is the Third episode to be aired uncensored(the exception being the F word). The first was "It Hits the Fan". The second was "With Apoligizes to Jesse Jackson". Edit

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    • Cartman: ... �ô I've got a golden ticket.. I've got a golden twinkle in my eye.. �ô Ha ha haha! Cashier: Hey, don't you wanna buy that toy? Cartman: I don't need the toy! I've found something better! �ô Cuz I've got a golden ticket! I've got a golden chance to make my way! �ô (runs off dancing) Edit
    • Cartman: Hey Wendy. DUMB BITCH! Oh sorry. Edit
    • Cartman: Excuse me, everyone. I guess you have all noticed my awkward ticks. ASSHOLE! PUSSY ASSHOLE! Ahhh. I just want you to know that I can't control it. Principal Victoria: It's okay, Eric. We all understand, and we think you're very brave. Kyle: He's faking!! (Pointing at Cartman) Edit

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    • Le Petite Mort: The title: "Le petit Tourette" might also reference the French nickname for an orgasm: "La petite mort" (the little death). It would mean that this discovery is, in a way, highly exciting to Eric. Which there is obviously no doubt about. Edit
    • NBC: When Cartman is waiting backstage to go on Dateline, the poster behind him resembles the NBC peacock (with rainbow feathers), except the animal is actually a turtle with a rainbow shell. Edit
    • To Catch a Predator: Louis Conradt, Jr commited suicide after being caught by the show To Catch a Predator. Much like the men in this episode did. Edit

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