Mecha-Streisand

Season 1, Episode 12, Aired
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Mr. Garrison takes his class on an archaeological dig for arrowheads. Cartman finds a mysterious triangle and the kids get on TV about this important discovery, which captures the attention of Leonard Maltin. He comes to South Park to warn about Barbra Streisand's desire to get the triangle. Barbra Streisand comes to South Park and tries to get the triangle from the kids. Barbra finally get the other triangle and becomes Mecha-Streisand, wreaking havoc upon the town. Maltin tells Chef to call Robert Smith of The Cure to come to the rescue.moreless
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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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    Mary Kay Bergman

    Voice of Wendy Testaburger; Liane Cartman; Sheila Broflovski; Sharon Marsh; Mrs. McKormick; Mayor McDaniels; Ms. Crabtree; Princ

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  • No wonder I don't like Barbara Streisand

    7.9
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    By JPPT1974, Jan 25, 2011 Report Abuse
    Great show again and no wonder I loved the show
    In its early heyday and how it put Comedy Central
    On the map. No wonder I don't like Barbara Streisand as
    She is made fun of big time as they the town residents have to stop her from trying to destroy South Park!
    Very funny show indeed!

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  • If there was a giant poster of Barbra Streisand replacing the Shanghai World Financial Center, people would think that she's attacking us. Actually, at least Shanghai. I'm an American, though. You get the point.. do you? Warning: Contains spoilers.moreless

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    By joeyissoweird, Jan 25, 2011 Report Abuse
    This episode wasn't the best idea for an episode of South Park. I don't really hate Barbra Streisand and care about her, but the creators of South Park actually do. Anyways, this episode was a sign of their hatred for her, and I thought it was a bad way to do so. The Cure? I mean, what got them to do that? Well, I know Matt Stone or Trey Parker liked him, but still.. that's just random stuff in this episode.

    Well, Barbra Streisand finds the remaining triangle piece that she needed to get stronger and become Mega-Streisand. The boys are in desperate need to find someone to stop her.

    This episode was okay, but not really the best episode in the world. I like the idea a little of Mega-Streisand, though. Barbra Streisand does seem like a total mean person in this episode.moreless

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  • good

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    By futuramarama, Jan 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    The boys try to stop Barbra Streisand after she becomes a monster called Mecha-Streisand and threatens to destroy all of South Park. Will they be able to come up with a way to beat her? Or is the town of South Park going to be destroyed once and for all?

    It was alright. started out slow but after the first act I got more and more into it. It isn't a great episode but it is a pretty decent episode I guess. My final grade for this episode would be in the "C" range, it was pretty average of an episode, I thought so at least.moreless

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  • Loved every minute

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    By ozziefan, Jan 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    I don't like anything about Barbera Streisand, so thats probably why I love this episode so much.

    I loved the point where people were turning into things to fight Streisand like Sidney Poitier and Chef made some remark about just how ridiculous this situation was.

    It was just ridiculous, but it was all in good fun at the same time. You can tell Matt and Trey don't mind treading on celebrities feet, they just do it to make something incredibly entertaining.

    Even though this makes no sense whatsoever its still loads of fun!!!moreless

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  • My all time-favourite episode of South Park.

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    By AquafireGal, Jan 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    I adore this episode so much. It is absolutely hilarious and has many celebrities featured in the storyline (even though they are voiced by other people). I am a great fan of the Godzilla films and this episode obviously tries to spoof them as well as including spoofs of other Japanese monsters like Mothra.

    I love everything about this episode apart from Kenny's death, it was poor and you could tell the writers didn't think of a cleverly plotted one. Probably because they had to think more about the main plot which anybody can understand and forgive them for. Mecha-Streisand's roar sounds a lot like the official Godzilla roar which I think is good.

    Overall, I think this episode is the best episode of South Park ever and is definately worth watching.moreless

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    • Barbra asks who the boy is she saw on the news tonight yet the scene where this happens is during the day, so there is no way she could've seen Kyle tonight since that point of the day hasn't happened yet. Edit
    • Live-action footage is used for the background when Chef is driving Maltin to Streisand's condo Edit
    • A picture of Mr. Hankey can be seen on the newspaper that Mr. Garrison is sleeping under. Edit

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    • Matt and Trey purposely decided to deny Robert Smith any context to the dialogs he would be recording, as they believed It would turn out funnier that way Edit
    • According to the South Park 5th Anniversary special Trey Parker and Matt Stone are big fans of The Cure. Edit
    • After Barbra Streisand saw how her character was portrayed in this episode she criticized the show, saying it was bad for children as it promoted cynicism. Matt and Trey responded to this by insulting Barbra again as they used her face to scare people in the Halloween episode "SpookyFish". Edit

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    • Mecha Streisand's Chant Barbra Streisand: Sugoi! Kono ima atarashii hajimari da! Ima kara atashi no na mae wa MECHA BARBRA STREISAND! Edit
    • Mayor's Aide: Mayor! Barbra Streisand's attacking the town! Mayor: I heard! Call the National Guard! (to herself) We'll get you, you bitch! And to think, I actually watched your HBO special! Edit
    • Officer Barbrady: What seems to be the problem? Barbra Streisand: Problem? No problem, officer... I was just introducing myself to these fine young boys. Cartman: Nuh-uh! She was being a total bitch! Edit

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    • Sleeper "Barbra Streisand's" condo in Colorado is a representation of the "Sculptured House" on Genesee Mountain just outside Denver in Colorado. This house was featured in Woody Allen's movie "Sleeper". Edit
    • Lethal Weapon 2: Barbra Streisand's $4,000,000 complex is a reference to the complex Mel Gibson demolished in the film Lethal Weapon 2. Edit
    • The Omen: When Leonard Maltin tells Chef of Streisand past he says that Streisand's parents were a Jackal and an insurance salesman, This is a reference to the film "The Omen" as Damien's Mother was a jackal. Edit

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