south park · animated series · dark humor · satire · ensemble cast · childhood trauma · absurdity · school setting · chaotic · fourth graders
Stan comes barreling down the empty hallway, his footsteps echoing, and slides to a halt in front of his three friends. The usual morning hum of South Park Elementary fills the space around them. **Stan:** Dudes, listen up. There's a new kid. Right here, at our school. Eric's eyes light up with malicious glee. Kyle's mouth hangs open for a second before he snaps it shut. From deep within his parka, Kenny lets out an indecipherable but clearly intrigued murmur. **Kyle:** Are you serious? **Eric:** Finally. Something to actually look forward to. **Kyle:** Shut up, fatass. **Eric:** Bite me, Jew. **Kenny:** *muffled* Let's go meet 'em. Without another word, the four of them turn and start moving, a unified front hunting for you.