Is South Park Even Funny Anymore?

[WallFlowerActive]

That's what makes it so hypocritical.  they portrayed like all presidents.  but never him.  Too close to something.

Maybe this is related?

Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, which increased federal subsidies by $548 billion. Tens of billions of dollars were handed out to railroads, electric utilities, broadband companies, the EV industry, and others

https://www.cato.org/blog/bidens-corpora...re-bonanza

 

Like many international development organisations, BBC Media Action has been affected by the temporary pause in US government funding, which amounts to about 8% of our income in 2023-24. We’re doing everything we can to minimise the impact on our partners and the people we serve.
 
https://www.bbc.com/mediaaction/press-release/4-feb-25

Who knows what crony capitalism was going to what parent companies.

[Oldcarpy2]

What is funny and what isn't funny is a purely personal thing.

[quintessentone]

What is funny and what isn't funny is a purely personal thing.

It's also a cultural thing, apparently.

"British humor often relies on subtlety, irony, and self-deprecation, while American humor tends to be more direct, slapstick, and optimistic.

Key Differences

1. Subtlety vs. Directness:
   

• British Humor: Typically characterized by its subtlety and dry wit. Jokes may involve irony, understatement, and a level of ambiguity that requires the audience to think critically. For example, British comedians often use sarcasm and deadpan delivery, leaving the punchline implied rather than stated outright. 
  
  
• American Humor: Generally more straightforward and direct, often featuring clear setups and punchlines. American comedy tends to focus on relatable situations and physical humor, making it more accessible to a wider audience."
  

(AI soure)

As for South Park, it certainly is very direct, slapstick? is that a new form of slapstick?, but can only be considered optimistic depending on which side of the divide you are on, I would hazard a guess.

[sahgwa]

It's also a cultural thing, apparently.

"British humor often relies on subtlety, irony, and self-deprecation, while American humor tends to be more direct, slapstick, and optimistic.

Key Differences

1. Subtlety vs. Directness:
   

• British Humor: Typically characterized by its subtlety and dry wit. Jokes may involve irony, understatement, and a level of ambiguity that requires the audience to think critically. For example, British comedians often use sarcasm and deadpan delivery, leaving the punchline implied rather than stated outright. 
  
  
• American Humor: Generally more straightforward and direct, often featuring clear setups and punchlines. American comedy tends to focus on relatable situations and physical humor, making it more accessible to a wider audience."
  

(AI soure)

As for South Park, it certainly is very direct, slapstick? is that a new form of slapstick?, but can only be considered optimistic depending on which side of the divide you are on, I would hazard a guess.

In my list of favourite sitcoms or comedy shows it's almost all English, so that makes sense but.
The weird thing about South Park is the almost schizophrenia of the two writing it.
They see-saw between very clever societal satire and puns, and very graphic and just crude scatological and sexual scenarios which are more infantile and disgusting than funny.  I suppose if one had a more immature sense of humour like HAHA POOPOO FUNNY then one would find both styles of humour int eh show funny. I never liked the physical stuff. It's not really slapstick, though there is a tiny bit of that.  Usually they even have Loony Toon esque soundtracks in those parts.  But that is different than the body 'comedy' parts.

[quintessentone]

In my list of favourite sitcoms or comedy shows it's almost all English, so that makes sense but.
The weird thing about South Park is the almost schizophrenia of the two writing it.
They see-saw between very clever societal satire and puns, and very graphic and just crude scatological and sexual scenarios which are more infantile and disgusting than funny.  I suppose if one had a more immature sense of humour like HAHA POOPOO FUNNY then one would find both styles of humour int eh show funny. I never liked the physical stuff. It's not really slapstick, though there is a tiny bit of that.  Usually they even have Loony Toon esque soundtracks in those parts.  But that is different than the body 'comedy' parts.

I agree, to me it really is not slapstick in the traditional sense. I watched the Trump/Devil skit once and that was enough for me. No thanks.

[SomeStupidName]

I agree, to me it really is not slapstick in the traditional sense. I watched the Trump/Devil skit once and that was enough for me. No thanks.

hmm, maybe try a classic episode. Season 7 episode 12 was one they actually turned into a Broadway musical you might like that one.

[sahgwa]

hmm, maybe try a classic episode. Season 7 episode 12 was one they actually turned into a Broadway musical you might like that one.

thats why its really hit or miss this last 2 seasons . it got really crass. which made it feel like paid hit-pieces more than comedy.    the labubu angle with satan was clever, but i mean, harping on trumps sex life even if it had been funny once, gets old in every episode. 

the ozempic special was super.  covid one was kind of meh.

[quintessentone]

hmm, maybe try a classic episode. Season 7 episode 12 was one they actually turned into a Broadway musical you might like that one.

I'm really not that interested, but thanks.