#staaaaan

Bonus introduction: Warrior Stan

Okay, I was debating on including this one but decided because it’s not in the show series to exclude it. However, I do feel I have to mention it. Previous to playing Stick of Truth, Stan was my least favorite character. In fact, when making a top 10 character list, Stan wasn’t even considered. Then, while playing the game, I just fell in love with his character so much. I don’t know what moment of the game, maybe when he was yelling “my lord, my lord.” or his cut aways, or him and Sparky together, but I went back and watched the series (for the millionth time) and Stan went from being my least favorite to 3rd right behind Cartman and Kyle.

7. Stan’s alterego Toolshed

This isn’t exactly a specific moment in the show, but I need to include it. It fits so well into my head canon of Stan being a dumbass at times. Like seriously? What kind of super power is mental control over power tools? I just imagine the boys asking Stan if he could mind control over humans or any animals and he picks tools. The boys just stare at him like seriously dude? #dumbassstan

6. Stan not stopping Wendy from fighting

Okay, it’s such a minor scene but it’s one of my favorite moments in Stan and Wendy’s relationship. Wendy wants to fight Cartman and Stan doesn’t try and stop her. For me, it just showed how much Stan respected Wendy. He doesn’t see Wendy as some girl who needs protecting or saving. Wendy is a very self-sufficient, head strong, and independent character. Stan appreciates and understands this.

5. Stan wanting to give Kyle his kidney

While Stan has the ability to come off douchey and I do get a kick out of that, his biggest strength is his love for others and especially for Kyle. I adore Stan and Kyle’s friendship so much and the reason I don’t like shipping them together. Stan will go above and beyond for his super best friend and this moment in particular may have been one of the first and strongest to really show case that. Of course, we’ve gotten plenty more but this one will stand out the most.

4. Stan trying to get his period

Oh my little turd. I already talked about this one in my top 20 South Park episodes list. It’s just a hilarious episode. Get over it. The world has a chance to ask one question and #dumbassstan with his scruff and titties demands to know why he doesn’t have his period. 

3. Stan and his iPod nano

Fuck just this one line always has me cracking up.  I can’t even explain it. Maybe because you expect him to say can’t take back Kenny’s death, but no it’s about his damn nano. It’s just that simple. No wonder Shelley’s constantly calling him a turd. I’m always referring to Stan as my lovable little turd.

2. Stan in You’re Getting Old/Assburgers

God damnit Stan. Go and break my heart, why don’t you? This two parter and Stan in it just fucking kill me. There isn’t a specific moment that stands out for me, because both episodes together are amazing. It’s seeing this poor kid go through this internal suffering while dealing with what he sees as a shitty world and eventually learning from it. The episode deals with the termoil of growing up and dealing with life changing. I feel at some point in our lives we’ve all been Stan and all have felt like he did in these episodes.

1. Demon Stan 

I left it at his house when we had a sleepover a few nights ago. And you know what? He bought it for me originally.

SEE, STAN? I TOLD YOU HE WAS ROMANTIC.