User Reviews

So I have never watched South Park before. This one is AbsoFreakingLutely HILARIOUS!! It had me at everyone stand in line outside of Club Walgreens waiting to get in, while you could hear the music thumping. Priceless.

This episode missed the Mark for me. The jokes just didn't land like the last special. The old people joke was kind of funny at first, but was overused. I'm not sure if they rushed this episode or what, but the writing was lacking. Disappointing episode, but hopeful for the next special/episode.

Compared to the Pandemic Special this one was a little weak. There weren't too many laughs and they could have gone on Q a lot harder. There's tons of comedic material there to use. Overall in terms of the insights and messages this one just felt a little behind on the times. I like Mr. Garrison coming back like nothing happened though. That's a pretty amusing angle. Also idk what show the people complaining that this episode didn't present both sides were watching, but it definitely wasn't this one. They surprisingly offered some sympathy for Q supporters and made Donald Trump the hero of the episode.

Finally, the new direction this show is taking makes me extremely nervous. The boys haven't historically been at their strongest when they're apart and I am really really really worried about the redemption arc Cartman's character is going through. He's starting to approach good guy territory which is alarming. All that being said I'm doing my best not to be afraid of change, and plan to keep an open mind for the upcoming season.

I'm so glad Herbert Garrison has reverted back to his normal identity; the way I usually think about him. Seeing his previous identities made the newer episodes of South Park just unbearable to watch, so I'm glad they took the decision to bring him back to normal. Thanks for the reversion! I will sure appreciate it!

When it comes to TV shows that have gone on for longer than anyone could have imagined, none have been quite as remarkable as South Park. With all the topics they've covered in the world since their debut in 1997, it's no wonder the series has been deemed one of the most controversial cartoons ever made. If you need anymore proof, look no further than their most recent addition: the Vaccination special. Made as a followup to their Pandemic special, which came out seven months prior, this special alone is so fascinating to view now that the corona pandemic has now reached over a year in its worst state.

Now unlike the pandemic special which dealt with how the town was coping through several months of quarantine, this special goes into the desperation Americans are having for COVID vaccinations. While this is going on, some town locals who support the controversial cult QAnon oppose the vaccine to the point of spreading their ideologies to some of the town's children. Considering all the insane stuff that has happened in the United States over the course of a year, it's quite remarkable how much there is to comment on in just one special. In many ways, that does make a lot of the commentary a bit too much to take in all at once. Considering that the main plot revolves around Stan, Kyle, Cartman having to compromise their friendship during the troubling pandemic, it can happen too often when their otherwise impactful arc feels like it's competing for the viewer's focus. To make things even more complicated, the story is also about Mr. Garrison having to deal with the town following his fall as president, which even then can only be understood if you've watched the last few seasons of the show.

However, despite the jumbled plots, they actually end up elevating the special more than hurting it. As said before, so much has happened in American since March of 2020, from the George Floyd murders, to the fear before the 2020 election, and the US Capital Invasion back in January of 2021. The mere fact that Trey Parker and Matt Stone took the right advantage to tackle so much in just 44 minutes of entertainment is beyond admirable, and even if the special didn't hit all the marks it could have, their reflections of the last twelve months were still utilized effectively. As South Park comments on how children perceive the world around them more maturely than other cartoons, seeing the children around the main four become more negative with all of the changes happening to school teachers and adults needing vaccines is quite frightening. Given how the QAnon members end up corrupting the minds of youth just as much as the adults, it's sadly no different from just how poorly some children have been brainwashed by their irresponsible parents during these months.

But even with all of those points in mind, there's a lot more to check out in this special that hasn't even been mentioned yet. In a day and age where people have become so divisive in their world views, South Park is a bittersweet reminder of showcasing the pros and cons of perceiving certain factoids throughout one's life. Like the best satirical entertainment, it's best to view this special with a grain of salt instead of agreeing with any of the beliefs here. At the end of the day, we're all trying to move through the pandemic, and it seems like it can only get better with specials like this.

I genuinely really liked this episode and I'm so excited to see Mr. Garrison back, which is what I was waiting and hoping for ever since Trump lost the election. The only reason why people didn't like it is because South Park was making fun of the right wing for a change and they're butthurt about it. This episode WAS funny and it WAS enjoyable but conservative Trump supporters can't take a joke. Ironic right? Anyways I loved this episode, probably even more than the pandemic special, not only because it was more entertaining in my opinion but also because it finally focused on the boys more than Randy and Tegridy Farms, which I've gotten a little tired of, considering that's all season 23 consisted of. This ep was great and i'm glad Mr. Garrison is back!

Not necessarily a good special, but not a bad one either. Felt kinda "meh". Some jokes landed, some didn't. Biggest problem I had was the story, as I didn't find it too interesting or funny, and it actually felt a bit lazy at times.

I did think the Qanon and Lil' Qties part was very funny though. Overall, I felt very whelmed by this special, and hope the next episode or special will get back to the quality of the first special.

I love South Park, it's my favorite show of all time and the funniest thing ever. But this episode just shows that they truly thrive on a tight schedule, as well as being in the same building. The pandemic special was fantastic, this one just didn't do it at all for me... the jokes were lame... I guess the "vaccine locations are like a club and old people are VIP" joke was alright for a minute but then got old... idk, wish with all the endless potential content nowadays they went a different direction. Oh well, still love the show, and I did like the Matt and Trey BASEketball cameo, and the return of Mr Hat. Hopefully we don't have to wait 5 months for another episode.