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“South Park” has been on the air for 10 years, it is hard to believe it has been that long. Still to this day “South Park” continues to be on top of the current issues, mocking and humiliating the most current front page news stories, celebrities and politics. This season is not as great as it was last season, or as awesome as season 7, but it is fun.

The first episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft” was genius, just pure brilliance. The mix of computer gaming animation with the shows minimalist look was innovative and fun. Of course the writing, site gags and pop culture references were all over the place. This episode was sweet and creative.

I did not care for half of the episode where Ike hooked up with his teacher called “Miss Teacher Bangs A Boy”. The show was a bit over the top, but seemed to be naughty for naughties sake. I got the joke, but didn’t laugh. But I loved the “Dog: The Hall Monitor” bit. It was a great send up of the A&E reality show. I love when Cartman gets into a character. I also didn’t care for “The Mystery Of The Urinal Deuce”, it was pretty slow. The 9/11 bit felt dated and it gets tiring watching Cartman try to destroy Kyle. Sometimes the shows that center on just Cartman can be over excessive with the mean spirited humor.

Last weeks episode “Hell On Earth 2006″ was classic “South Park”. It remained childish, subversive and had all the gross out moments you have come to expect from the “South Park” boys. I laughed my ass off when Satan ordered a Ferrari cake for his sweet 16 party. I completely got “The Crow” joke, and once again the writers tapped a ripe target to poke fun at.
I cannot wait to stand in front of the mirror tonight and summon Biggie Smalls. If you have seen the episode, you get what I mean. And of course we get the first public “Crocodile Hunter” joke from “South Park”. Though the joke was short it was crude, shocking and disturbing (it rocked)!

After 10 years, the show remains on top of the present day issues, scandals and continues to push some jokes too far (which I love). It seems that the violence and bloody humor is becoming more frequent, which I can do without. So far, the clever and topical Season 10 is turning out to be another gem. It may never reach the levels of the “Tom Cruise Is In The Closet” episode or “Fat Butt and Pancake Face” which poked fun at Jennifer Lopez, but it remains to be a relevant and much needed adult TV show.

I believe this show has another few years left in it. As long as public figures continue to say and do dumb ass shit, there will be a wealth of subject to make fun of. “South Park” is the master of mocking the current headlines, no other show skewers the industry and the concept of celebrity more than “South Park”.

A CLIP FROM LAST WEEKS HALLOWEEN EPISODE IS BELOW: