South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, or Trouble in Paradise Lost

A Safe Place For Boys

CONTENT WARNING: South Park

Join Kelcee and Spencer for their conversation about the (checks notes) Academy Award Nominated, 1999 Adult Animation Comedy Musical South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Discussion topics include why it's funny when kids swear, jurisprudence in the case of Satire v. Censorship, and Big Gay Al's Manifesto for Queer Survival.

Content warnings for discussions of obscene language (which at times includes the use of said language); discussions of sexism (and sexist language), racism, xenophobia (specifically toward Middle Eastern characters), fatphobia, and antisemitism; and discussions of abusive romantic relationships, suicide/suicidal ideation, child endangerment, homophobic violence, and incest.

Works Cited & Recommended Reading:

• "The Woman Who Wanted Beloved Banned From Schools Is Right About One Thing" by Rebecca Onion, Slate
• "Why Saddam is Gay: Masculinity Politics in South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut" by Judith Kegan Gardiner, Quarterly Review of Film and Video
• This Film is Not Yet Rated directed by Kirby Dick

Here are some resources if you are looking to expand your horizons and fight present-day censorship efforts!

• "The Top Ten Most Challenged Books for 2023" by the American Library Association
• Browsable Booklists from A Room of One's Own Bookstore
• "Your New Favorite Youtuber" playlist, created by hbomberguy
• AK Press

New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads

Credits:

Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD

Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram)

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