South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

Abstract This paper summarizes the article South Park and the Transformation of Meaning, by explaining a few main points of the article. The first main point of the article summarized is linguistic transformation and false neutrality which goes into detail on how words like fag or obscene can have multiple meanings. The second main point discussed is the language used in the show and why some believe it is for shock value alone while others believe that it is used for a different more complex…

It’s difficult to pinpoint one high point in particular but one point in recent memory is the year of 1999. This year brought forth the very memorable Iron Giant, the sequel to Toy Story with Toy Story 2, Tarzan, as well as, the movie South Park: Bigger Longer and Uncut (Sterow). While the last one may not be the best animated movie ever, it still has wit and humor that make it age well and people can still find it funny today. The Iron Giant, on the other hand, is a masterpiece of animation…

of America, to whom we look up to for recognition, still see Canadians as people who live in igloos and ride polar bears or moose to school every day. His insight is further strengthened as he recalls the gang from the comical movie South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut singing the hit Blame Canada from the movie’s soundtrack. The lyrics of the song include: “Blame Canada/With all their hockey hullabaloo/and that bitch Anne Murray too/We…