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Thursday, November 13, 2008 What is the song playing in "Elementary School Musical", the first one at the basketball game, just before the crowd starts "We Will Rock You"? What is the song playing in "Elementary School Musical", the first one at the basketball game, just before the crowd starts "We Will Rock You"?: "Rock 'n Roll Part 2" by Gary Glitter. Na Na Na Nanana NA. Hey!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 I tried to use the word 'Derp' in a game of Scrabble the other day and wasn't allowed to. What's that all about? I tried to use the word 'Derp' in a game of Scrabble the other day and wasn't allowed to. What's that all about?: You're playing with people that are lame. It's the title of a feature film starring Rob Schneider, so it's clearly a word.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 In the episode "Pip", who is the British narrator? In the episode "Pip", who is the British narrator?: Malcolm McDowell.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 What is Cartman's weakness? What is Cartman's weakness?: Cheesy Poofs, Mel Gibson, Nintendo Wii, and ham.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 I think I remember watching an episode a long time ago where Santa and Jesus were arguing about who is more important for Christmas, and it ended with them singing a song together in some club. I can't find which episode this was from though...is this a real episode or am I crazy? I think I remember watching an episode a long time ago where Santa and Jesus were arguing about who is more important for Christmas, and it ended with them singing a song together in some club. I can't find which episode this was from though...is this a real episode or am I crazy?: You're not crazy. It was from the Season 3 episode "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics" (315), where Santa and Jesus duet. There's a little "Duran Duran" in there too.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Hi, im from England and i saw a quick glimpse of an episode where a man gets on a 1-wheeled motorbike type thing and something went up his arse and something went in his mouth. This had me laughing all night. Could you tell me what episode it was? many thanks ,,,,,,shaun Hi, im from England and i saw a quick glimpse of an episode where a man gets on a 1-wheeled motorbike type thing and something went up his arse and something went in his mouth. This had me laughing all night. Could you tell me what episode it was? many thanks ,,,,,,shaun: That amazing way to travel is called "IT", and it was invented by Garrison. The episode is called "The Entity" (511), and to this day, it's still beats flying. We know you can't watch the full episode across the pond, so check out this clip.
Thursday, November 6, 2008 How did you make the new episode "About Last Night..." so quickly, using quotes from Obama and McCain's speeches? And did you have an alternate version in case of a different outcome? How did you make the new episode "About Last Night..." so quickly, using quotes from Obama and McCain's speeches? And did you have an alternate version in case of a different outcome?: All we can say is that we have THE HARDEST WORKING AND MOST TALENTED CREW that any production could ask for. Everyone on the show worked crazy hours and lost quite a bit of sleep to make "About Last Night..." an amazing episode.

As for how they did it, stay tuned to SouthParkStudios and maybe we can answer some of those questions for you. We hope to have some cool behind the scenes footage for you over the hiatus this winter.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 In the fight between Wendy and Cartman...Wendy's line: "I'm finished", was that a parody of "There Will Be Blood"?? It sure looked similar! In the fight between Wendy and Cartman...Wendy's line: "I'm finished", was that a parody of "There Will Be Blood"?? It sure looked similar!: Great eye. Yeah, Wendy got bloody.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Who does Cartman's voice? Who does Cartman's voice?: Trey Parker.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 I was wondering, how far in advance do you make the episodes? I was wondering, how far in advance do you make the episodes?: There really is no "advance". Typically, we make an episode start-to-finish in about 6 days total, with the episode airing the same day it's finished. You can see the amazingly well-oiled process here in "Six Days to South Park".
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Will Matt and Trey EVER play themselves or show up on an Episode? =] Will Matt and Trey EVER play themselves or show up on an Episode? =]: They actually have appeared as themselves in the episode "Free Hat" (609), where they are promoting the Re-Release of Episode 1 of South Park.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Is it true that when Randy is filming in "Pandemic I & II", it looks a bit like the movie ''Cloverfield''?? or am I wrong? Is it true that when Randy is filming in "Pandemic I & II", it looks a bit like the movie ''Cloverfield''?? or am I wrong?: No, you are dead on. Guinea Pirate!
Thursday, October 30, 2008 Is Cartman a fan of Journey? Is Cartman a fan of Journey?: Aren't we all?
Thursday, October 30, 2008 Is South Park available for my Ipod? Is South Park available for my Ipod?: Yes, all the episodes are available on iTunes. Enjoy them all on your iPod or Zune.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 What is the name of the song that the lab mouse and the penis sing to the moon while being chased by Mr. Garrison? What is the name of the song that the lab mouse and the penis sing to the moon while being chased by Mr. Garrison?: I don't know if it has an official name, but we call it "Moonlight Duet". It's hauntingly beautiful, isn't it?
Thursday, October 30, 2008 How many episodes are left, in this season? How many episodes are left, in this season?: Three more new episodes (*tear). Season 13 will start next March with seven new episodes.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Has south park ever made fun of Puerto Ricans? Has south park ever made fun of Puerto Ricans?: We made fun of J-Lo in "Fat Butt and Taco Head" (705). I think that counts.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Does Matt do the voices for both Terrance and Phillip? I thought Trey does Phillip, but now I'm confused. Please don't make me go back and read all through the archive. :( Does Matt do the voices for both Terrance and Phillip? I thought Trey does Phillip, but now I'm confused. Please don't make me go back and read all through the archive. :(: Don't get you're hockey pants in a twist. Matt does Terrance. Trey does Phillip.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 What is Mrs. Garrison's first name?? What is Mrs. Garrison's first name??: Janet. And she likes getting pounded in the sniz just like any other woman.
Friday, October 24, 2008 Is "Pandemic" a two-parter or what? Is "Pandemic" a two-parter or what?: That information has been deemed CLASSIFIED by the Department of Homeland Security. (Yes, it is).
Friday, October 24, 2008 Has Towlie ever tried Cheesing? Has Towlie ever tried Cheesing?: I'm not sure. One time we saw him chasing around an imaginary Itty Titty Fairy. But he may have just been really, really high.
Friday, October 24, 2008 Is Stan's grandfather Randy's father or Sharon's father? Is Stan's grandfather Randy's father or Sharon's father?: Randy's Father.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 What is the episode where the Boys play dodgeball in China? What is the episode where the Boys play dodgeball in China?: That would be "Conjoined Fetus Lady" (205). Check it out with your big American eyes.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 Are the events in "Breast Cancer Show Ever" loosely related to the movie "3 O'Clock High"? Are the events in "Breast Cancer Show Ever" loosely related to the movie "3 O'Clock High"?: Yes, good eye. There's a bit of "Snatch" in there too.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 What is your estimate on how awesome South Park is? Hmm..I still haven't figured it out..such a high number..I don't think it exists yet. What is your estimate on how awesome South Park is? Hmm..I still haven't figured it out..such a high number..I don't think it exists yet.: A tribillion Courics.