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South Park Season 16 Episode 9

Raising the Bar

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AIRED: 10/3/12

Cartman owns up to being fat and decides that driving around on a scooter is his right. Kyle sees that Cartman isn't the only one who finds no shame in his unhealthy lifestyle. Meanwhile, Cartman discovers he has a rival in America's Sweetheart, Honey Boo Boo.

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First good episode since "Cash for Gold."

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By JuanRobles4, Oct 15, 2012

I figured it was only a matter of time that South Park was going to take jabs at Honey Boo Boo. I especially loved the bit about James Cameron going out to actually find and raise "the bar," which has sunk far into the abyss of the sea. Unfortunately, we never actually see the bar.

I also like how they addressed Cartman's obesity. Cartman accepts the fact that he's obese, and decides to do something about it. Unfortunately, what he chooses to do makes him a bigger jerk than he's been in the past.

THe ending to this episode is truly epic. (Then again, I love it when Cartman gets his comeuppance.)moreless
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Classic South Park

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By CubiclesRCool, Oct 14, 2012

Fantastic episode. Another great job by matt stone and trey parker.
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Raising the Bar

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By DeadRookie, Oct 10, 2012

This episode is ABOVE THE BAR. That is the problem. The intelligence, ethics and morals of America have deteriorated since the early 1990's. This episode tries to make sense of the coming "Bread and Circuses" attitude. Trying to pinpoint the exact moment America lost its moral fibre---was interesting--pinning it on President Clinton. I am not sure that is the exact moment but it was around that time things began to change. I wasn;t thrilled with the James Cameron part-thought it went on too long as others have said. So I take off .5 point. However as preachy as this episode was, it was preaching TRUTH. So it gets a 9.5. Oh and, I also want a mobility Rascal lolmoreless
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EXCELLENT !!!

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By CardyLaTaki, Oct 09, 2012

So much long time we have not seen a South Park's episode THAT excellent. Can't wait for the next one!

@ gtl2020 : you should raise your own bar.
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By joekabyemela, Oct 07, 2012

i thought this was another good episode i enjoyed the storyline when cartman gets a scooter and his whole speech about not being able to take a dump at best buy made me laugh the only thing that was kind of draggy was the james cameron storyline that dragged on a little bit but apart from that funny episode.
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Trey Parker	Voice of Stan Marsh; Eric Theodore Cartman; Randy Marsh; Mr. Garrison
Matt Stone	Voice of Kyle Broflovski; Kenny McKormick; Leopold 'Butters' Stotch; Gerald Broflovski
Mona Marshall	Voice of Sheila Broflovski; Various Other Females (1999-Present)
April Stewart	Voice of Liane Cartman; Principal Victoria; Sharon Marsh; Wendy Testaburger; Various Other Females (2003-Present)