The last episode of South Park tackled the recent elections in a way that only South Park could.  If we were to believe “About Last Night…,” Obama, McCain, Palin, and the gang (plus Ike) belong to some Ocean's 11 type of gang that orchestrated a 10-year plan that culminated in the 2008 presidential elections.  All the election hullabaloo was just to do a heist and steal a $210-million diamond at the Smithsonian Institute.  While South Park and virtually the rest of the nation were distracted after the announcement of the results (the Obama supporters were partying, the McCain supporters were fighting for room in an “ark” or else just committing suicide), the gang went through their plan and pushed through with the burglary.  When all was done, most flew out of the country, while Obama and Michelle at the last minute opted to stay and “give this president thing” a try.

According to South Park co-creator Trey Parker, “About Last Night…” was a tricky episode.  For one, it was premised on an Obama win, which, on all accounts had been pretty reliable but there was still no way of making sure.  The elections happened Tuesday, and the episode aired Wednesday night.  He said they considered doing an alternate episode, one where the GOP candidate won, but went against it because it was “too daunting” a task.  Also, Parker had no doubt Obama would win, yet he wasn't partying when Obama did.  They were able to replicate the stage, plus Obama's now famous acceptance speech and finished up the morning of Wednesday.

"We've all heard about everything; we've talked about everything to death," Parker said in reaction to Family Guy's McCain-Palin Nazi pin joke which he called “lame.”  "Let's just put him in a diamond heist movie.  They're just diamond thieves, and it's not about the politics at all anymore."

On tonight's episode of South Park, the boys from Colorado realize they are no longer the coolest kids in school.  Meanwhile, Stan realizes he could lose Wendy if he doesn't get on board with the latest fad to hit South Park Elementary, while Cartman would rather kill himself than follow the trend.  If you like Butters, you're going to enjoy this episode.

Catch South Park tonight 10pm on Comedy Central.


-Glenn L. Diaz, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: Comedy Central, LA Times
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