The China Probrem

Season 12, Episode 8, Aired
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It's up to Cartman to face down the Chinese while the American populace is wracked by the haunting memory of recent events.
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  • Matt Stone

    Voice of Kyle Broflovski; Kenny McKormick; Leopold

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    Trey Parker

    Voice of Stan Marsh; Eric Theodore Cartman

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    April Stewart

    Voice of Liane Cartman; Principal Victoria; Sharon Marsh; Wendy Testaburger; Various Other Females (2003-Present)

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  • rape is not funny people...

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    "Terrible"
    By offline1234, Oct 19, 2011 Report Abuse
    i do not understand the people who loved this episode. it was absolutely terrible.... Cartman s story and Kyle, stan, jimmy etc. story about indiana jones being r...ped was not funny people. it was absolutely disgusting. it does not matter if people say it is the usual south park jokes and the instant classic. all it has to be is a funny or memorable episode. the china problem was not a good sign for the second half of the 12th season. not a good sign. too be honest, i did not laugh at any moments in this episode, i barely watched the rape scenes. it was plain sick ! it is original.... but original episodes does not make them good... keep that in your minds people who liked this episode.

    disappointing....moreless

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  • The China Probrem

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    By Vaughn104, Jun 05, 2010 Report Abuse
    I am a huge fan of south park but this episode i gotta say is the worst episode in all 12 seasons of south park.The plot is that cartman is afraid the Chinese will take over america meanwhile indiana jones gets raped by steven speilberg and george lucas, The plot is the worst i've ever seen the episode is so bad that it shouldn't have even been aired.This episode is not south park it's horrible. Of course everybody has their own opinion but to me this episode is the worst and i mean the owrst ever.I gave this a 1 out of 10-VaughnD Productionsmoreless

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  • Two lame opinions which come several months late dominate this unexciting episode.

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    By CellBlocknutter, May 30, 2010 Report Abuse
    Right-wing fear of China's growing power and Indiana Jones 4 apparantly being an holy abortion, feature in an episode which acts as a Soap-box for Matt and Trey.

    Yet again we have an episode which should belong n a future DVD collection called "The world according to Matt Stone and Trey Parker" and what should be a future TV countdown shows called "100 most desperate attempts to be shocking in the name of comedy."
    Needless to say I wasn't impressed. There was a fair few funny moments amisdt the rubbish, and at least it seems the animation dept put a fair bit of love into this episode. However this can save an episode which execute to rather dull storylines which they obviously weren't sure what direction to take them in. It's a bit sad they were that desperate to make the points they did.

    It was good to have South Park back on our screens and this was a terrible episode, it jus wasn't up to par and it was a bad start to the second half of series 12.moreless

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  • What's with these low ratings?

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    By Southparkfa, May 30, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode of South Park was one of the show's most offensive in years, but the jokes pay off overall I thought. In it, Cartman becomes paranoid about the Chinese coming to invade, because of their prosperous economy, large pop. etc., you know the usual Cartman Shtick. He enlists Butters to help him out, by taking over the City Wok restaurant. Honestly, this part wasn't as good as I hoped. The funniest part of this plot was butters shooting a guy in his... but this was overused too. The other plot, though, was excellent. Indiana Jones being "raped" was funny from the start, and while I admit that the scenes of Indy actually being raped were slightly offensive, you've got to admit, that they make a good point with it (The new Indy movie in like 20 years sucked.) Overall, not their best, but it's a standout in mediocre season 12. 9/10 B+moreless

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  • What have they done to Indiana Jones!

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    By dragondude4, May 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    In this episode Cartman dreams that the China people are going to attack south park and plans to stop then.Then I freakin' see Steve Spielberg and George Lucas freakin' rapeing Indiana Jones! I wonder what Steve Spielberg and George Lucas and Harrison Ford(who plays Indiana Jones) think of that part it's weirder when Lucas did to Indiana Jones in the 2rd part. Then Cartman gets Butters to go to P.F Changs to stop the China People. Like the part when Cartman told Butters that the China People are going to get his Parents and Cartman when he's mad at Butters for shooting at a guy in the dick. Then the Cops take Steve Spielberg and George Lucas to jail so they never once more rape people and Freakin' Butters thinks the Rapeing part was good what a butthole!moreless

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    • Butters: I can't stop the Chinese tonight, Eric. I'm suppose to make a model car with my dad. Edit
    • Butters: So wait, that's it? What about the Chinese invasion? Cartman: I really don't care anymore, Butters. You see, I've learned something today. As Americans, our fear of seeing another country become powerful can turn us into monsters. Watching how crazy you went, watching you just shoot people in the dick like that, it made me realize that I want America to be safe but not at the cost of losing its dignity. I'd rather us be Chinese than a nation of unethical dick-shooters. (turns to walk away and points at Butters) You think about that. (Cartman walks away) Butters: Can't believe they put 'em in jail. I thought that movie was pretty good. Edit
    • Cartman: Aww.. dude. You shot him in the dick. Butters: Huh? Cartman: That's not cool Butters. You don't shoot a guy in the dick. Butters: But I was just tryin to stop him 'n you said-- Cartman: It doesn't matter Butters! You never shoot a guy in the dick! Everyone knows that! Shooting a guy in the dick!? That's just.. that's just weak. ..I can't believe you Butters. Edit

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    • Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics: What was seen in Cartman's dream is the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games, held in Beijing exactly 2 months prior to airing of this episode. Performers from the countdown, type blocks, Kunqu opera and martial art segments were featured. Edit
    • During the reference to The Accused there are a Willow arcade cabinet and a Howard The Duck Pinball Machine in the room. Both of these are films that George Lucas was attached to. He wrote the story to Willow and was the executive producer on Howard The Duck. However, while Willow actually had an arcade game, Howard The Duck never got a pinball machine. Edit
    • Accused and Deliverance The rape scenes with the pinball machine and the squealing pig are from Accused and Deliverance respectively. Edit

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