#tweekslist

Holy crap. This list was hard. I feel I am leaving out a lot of great episodes, but in honor of South Park’s 20th season, here are my top 20 episodes: 

20. Damien

Rectus... dominus...

A classic episode from the first episode. I enjoy looking for Damien hidden in the backgrounds in episodes afterwards and hope Matt and Trey give him another speaking role. Damien's one of my favorite characters to see written or drawn in the fandom. Plus, this episode makes Dyle canon. The song that follows Damien clearly states ass master and we all know Kyle has the best ass. Dyle canon.

19. The List

All the cruel jokes and ridicule will finally be over! Are you happy now, God?! YOU made me look like this!

Awww Kyle. I can’t really pick a particular reason or scene that explains why I love this episode. I just do. It’s fun seeing the girls and yes list making is important! Stan and Wendy together is also nice. They’re my favorite heterosexual couple in the show and fandom wise. But dear Kyle, he’s just adorably torn and hurt in this. I want to hug him.

18. Sarcastaball 

Doctor: You know, I have a 50-year-old Alzheimer's patient out in the waiting room who can't even remember his family, but... let's forget about him and focus on how sarcastaball might be damaging people's brains. Randy: My son is out there playing that game! It's heartwarming to see you have such high regard for his safety! Doctor: Okay, well I've got a better idea. Let's get all the funding for cancer research and genetic diseases, let's, let's take all that money and make commercials that say "Hey America, sarcasm might not be such a great thing for your brain." Randy: Thank you, doctor. Thank you so much!

I remember watching this episode while my mom was eating and when Butters decides to save his cum for later she started choking on her food in shock. Both Butters and Randy in this episode make it for me. I loved how the whole episode is Randy being a sarcastic asshole but in the end Butters gets blamed for his “sarcasm".

17.  Ladder to Heaven 

Kyle: Man, I can't believe how much people want us to get our winning ticket back. Cartman: Candy-shopping sprees have that effect on people, Kyle.

Just the simple idea of the three boys just wanting candy and the whole town gathering around them crying and cheering them on, believing in something deeper and beautiful, kills me.

16.  200/201 

Eric Cartman. I've waited a long time for this.

Matt and Trey discussed doing a type of clip show of all the best South Park moments and this how you pull it off. I love the tie in to so many classic episodes. We finally find out who Cartman’s father is and fuck yes! I’ve mentioned in another list but the stylization of Scott’s Lair and the nod to The Killing Joke are one of my favorite moments in South Park.

15.  Cartman’s Incredible Gift

Here I am at the Alamo in San Antonio. This was just outside of the gift shop. Do you see?!

Just an enjoyable episode. The physic battle and “do you see” bit in particular always has me cracking me

14. Tweek x Craig

Son, you need to listen to me. You can't fight being gay. I used to think that being gay was a choice, but, you don't get to decide. Japan picks who they pick, and that's that. I don't understand this stuff. Heck, I didn't even know Don King got raped, but... I do know that if you try and resist it, you make yourself miserable your whole life. Everyone was so proud of you, Ah I was just being selfish. I wanna be proud of you too. I like gay Craig. I love you. Here's a hundred dollars. 

There’s a lot of reasons I love this episode. I am not a Creek shipper (love my Staig ship too much) but it was a great way for Trey and Matt to acknowledge that part of the fandom. Listening to them talk about how seeing yaoi art of their characters confused them but they loved it was great. I had to pick this episode simply based on the speech Thomas gives his son at the end. Plus, tons of Matt Stone voices are always a bonus for me.

13. Are You There God? It’s me, Jesus

“So this is the first meeting of our club for teens who have gotten their periods. We're supposed to talk about our periods. And boys. Let's talk about boys first. I think Craig is pretty cool, but I don't think Clyde is very cool.”

Kenny, Kyle, and Cartman in their goddess circle, Stan with titties, Stan demanding to God about his period, seeing God for the first time….how can I not love this episode

12. Stanley’s Cup 

Mr. Brown: Our little Nelson, he's... taken a turn for the worse, I'm afraid! His cancer is... real ba-a-a-ad. Stan: Ohhh. Mr. Brown: Yeah. Oh.

I know a lot of people rank this episode as least favorite. I have a dark and sick sense of humor because it cracks me up. The fact that the happy ending belonged to the other team the whole time is a kind of odd fucked up joke I enjoy. Also, when Nelson’s parents are breaking down I can’t help but laugh. No, I don’t find a kid dying of cancer funny but the way Nelson’s dad says “oh” and “No, I’m just his father. You’re his coach. You’re like father to him.” I laugh. Whatever. Many people find this episode in poor taste but I enjoy it. 

11. Best Friends Forever 

But his soul is still in here. Almost... trapped in here, if you will. Kenny is the same as he ever was. It's just that, now, he's more like ...a tomato.

This episode is a perfect example of what South Park is known for. They took the Terri Schiavo case and put in their two cents and fuck were they on the dot. Whenever I hear people say South Park is nothing but crude fart jokes, I bring up this episode as perfect example on social commentary and how they address current events. I also have a huge place in my heart for this episode because of my favorite fanfic Seven Candles (pssst go read)

10. Goth Kids 

Really? Shoot a plant?

I was surprised when I was narrowing down my list that I kept this one, but fuck it’s a good one. I can’t think of particular scene or reason I love it. It’s just an overall really enjoyable and funny episode. Okay, Poe demanding to be called Nightpain and the Twilight dude are probably my favorite moments.

9.  Lil’ Crime Stoppers 

Cartman: Guys, did you hear that? Butters doesn't know how you make semen come out of your body. Kyle: How... do you make semen come out? Cartman: I don't know. I was hoping you guys did. Stan: It's that thing we learned about in school where you pull on your wiener until white stuff comes out. Cartman: Really? Kyle: Ohh, right, you're supposed to pull and master-benate your wiener really fast.

My favorite episode where the boys are acting like kids. Often I forget they are just 9 and 10 year olds, but seeing them in the shoot out pretending to have guns is hilarious and adorable. Also, jewfro!

8. South Park Is Gay

We're here! [clap clap] We're not queer! [clap clap] But we're close! [clap clap] Get used to it!

So many reasons to love this one. Stan in that awful mesh shirt. Cartman announcing he’s a quarter bi. Crab people. Craig and his gang. Kyle standing up for himself. Mr. Slave crashing through the window. Crab people. Kyle “you’ll never turn me into a metrosexual! I like being a dirty filthily little boy!” Crab people.

7. I Should Have Never Gone Ziplining 

Kyle: How many iPod Nanos is friendship worth? I guess, one. Stan: The hardest part about it is knowing you can't take it back. I mean, it was the fifth-generation Nano, so I can't trade it in anywhere.

I’m soooooooo fucking bored! The actors they got for the boys are perfect. I know Kenny isn’t what he looks like in the show and I think that’s part of the joke, but damn he’s my favorite. His delivery of, “I don’t know. I don’t really give a shit,” I always laugh. Plus my Kyman heart can’t help but love Kyle sobbing on Cartman’s shoulder.

6. The Passion of the Jew 

But, I think it's best we don't talk out loud about it until we have most of them on the trains heading to the camps.

Again, might get hate because my sense of humor but Cartman cracks me up. I mentioned in my top Cartman moments but the animation of Cartman in this episode is one of my favorite things.

5. You’re Getting Old/Assburgers

Stan: I just want everything to go back to the way it was. Mr. Mackey: Okay, well, that's not gonna happen, Debbie. Okay, you know, uh life, life has to change, m'kay? Stan: How?... When all the things that made you laugh, just make you sick. How do you go on when nothing makes you happy?

How is it that an episode about a kid dying of cancer has me cracking up but an episode called Assburgers I’m fighting back tears. Jesus this episode breaks my heart. I love seeing Kyle and Cartman spending time together but fuck Stan ugh*tears*. South Park is show that has me cracking me but is also show with so much heart and this is why I love it. 

4. Woodland Critters Christmas 

Now cubs, do like they showed you. Hurry up fast! Get the Antichrist out of my friend Kyle's ass! 

Do I even really need to explain why I love this episode? I feel if I do it would give so much away. It’s perfect example of great story telling and comedy. The reveal of each new twist and joke is great. If for some reason you haven’t seen it, you need to now.

3. Coon Trilogy 

Use your power, son. Save Earth. Shablagoo!

Okay we were only allowed one trilogy to pick from. When I really thought about it, the decision wasn’t hard. The story, characters, jokes, stylization come together beautifully in this. I love when we get more of Kenny.

2. Child Abduction Isn’t Funny

Randy: Staaan. Your name... is Staaan! Stan: Uh huh, Stan Marsh. Randy: That's it! Remember, son! Rememmmber!

This episode actually has my favorite Randy moments of all time (the one above). Goddamn Mongolians. Quit breaking my shitty wall! I just love imagining Trey and Matt yelling that at the Great Wall. 

1. History Channel Thanksgiving 

Miles: What is wrong with Kyle of DeVry Institute? Stan: Aw, I think he's just kind of pissed off he was wrong about the whole ancient alien thing. Miles: He seems almost like a Puritan lady whose period hath stopped.

Not yet. I have this weird thing where I like the story to be completely done before posting. I tend to jump around a lot while writing. The first thing I wrote for this fic was actually for what’s now Chapter 12. I finished most of my chapters back in March but then went back and added a shit ton more to the story. 

I’m collaborating with a friend and he’s currently working on his chapters which I’ll take, edit to what I need, and then hand everything over to our editor. Poor guy has read Chapter 1 and 2 probably four times already.

Working full-time now as limited the amount of time I spend writing, but really hoping to be finished by October and then start on the next: Jews vs Paladins.

10. Kenny/Shelly (South Park)

Honestly, this isn’t one of my top favorite South Park ships, but I wanted to include it as one my favorite fanon and odd ships. Also, this is the only heterosexual Kenny pairing I ship. Otherwise I am usually pairing Kenny with Kyle, Craig, and sometimes Stan. I love the trope of a friend falling for their friend’s sister. I also have the head canon that Shelly will become a total babe like her mom. After college, Kenny and Shelly will have their Chandler and Monica type moment but unlike Ross Stan will beat the crap out of Kenny. It’ll take Kyle, Cartman, and Butters holding him down and Kenny and Shelly begging him to understanding it’s not just a fling. I also love this because of the overprotective brother trope. We get it all the time with Kenny and Kyle. Why not with Stan too?

9. Jenna/Paul (30 Rock)

This was one was actually tough to choose because Tracy/Angie and Liz/Criss were also great candidates, but I had to go with Jenna/Paul. They gave use more great moments and showed us love is weird, and sometimes gross. Who knew the couple that met while he was impersonating her and gets off on normaling would be the strongest pairing.

One of my favorite scenes that show how perfect they are. We’re two black swans!

8. Ten/Rose (Doctor Who)

Oh my god these two. I stopped watching Doctor Who awhile back, but Ten/Rose still remains one of my favorite pairings. They’re just fucking adorable together. It’s like watching two best friends together and I’m just screaming kiss already.

I still tear up watching Doomsday and even though some like to say River is the Doctor’s true love…no, never. Rose was. The relationship with River Song was forced, but with Rose it felt natural. I remember when the season two finale was on it fell on the day of some sports game, so I had to watch it on our smaller TV. After the episode ended, I was in tears and came downstairs and found that rather than watching whatever game was on my dad was watching the finale as well. He turned to me and went “what is this bullshit!? Rose is gone! She can’t be?! Her and the Doctor are meant to be together? Rose can’t be gone!” My dad hates sci-fi shows and could give two shits about relationships in TV shows, so to see him worked up about it was something else.

7. Remus/Sirius (Harry Potter)

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Honestly, I still have a hard time remembering these two are fanon and not canon. I read the third book around the same time I started going online and discovering the world of fandom. So much Sirius/Remus fan-art and fan-fiction that I just assumed they were a couple. I knew that sometimes with literature we don’t always catch something at first and being 12 I wasn’t surprised I didn’t realize the two were gay. I went ahead, thinking Sirius and Remus were in a relationship, from book 3 to end of book 6. When Tonks had her outburst, my first thought was “well that’s not going to work, he’s gay.”

Yeah, it was a bit of take back when I learned Remus wasn’t. I don’t know if Rowling ever confirmed Sirius sexuality.

6. Ron/Hermione (Harry Potter)

If anyone doubted these two were going to end up together, you need to check yourself. And I’m sorry Rowling, but I think you’ve been infected by the Steve Kloves effect. Movie Hermione and Harry, yeah maybe, but book Harry and Hermione god no! Ron and Hermione were the couple that you knew the moment they started bickering they were going to end up together and of course Rowling saved them for the very last.

5. Lily/Marshall (How I Met Your Mother)

They are the only reason I don’t hate this show with the fiery passion. Hey I have still 7 years left to be pissed. Anyways, Lily and Marshall together warms my heart. Their wedding is one of my favorites in TV.

I think of all the great Lily and Marshall moments my favorite is when Marshall learns about all the debt Lily is in and he says “When I married you, I married your problems, too. The ones I knew about and the ones I didn’t. That was the deal.” It’s such a simple moment but it’s just always been my favorite of theirs. It isn’t grand but it speaks to what love is. Being by someone no matter what skeleton (or countless Prada shoes) you find in their closest. 

They stand by each other and despite troubled moments push through and support the other. 

4. High Jew Elf/Warrior Stan (South Park: Stick of Truth)

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When I first joined the South Park fandom, I tried getting onboard the Style ship, but it bored me so much. I love Stan and Kyle as super best friends. There for each other, willing to do whatever for the other and without there needing to be a romantic element involved. Kyle and Stan are package deal and whoever the other dates will know this.

However, when I played Stick of Truth and Stan played Kyle’s loyal ranger and called him his Lord my heart melted. Instantly, I was like “okay, I can get on board the Style ship in this game.” They are just too fucking cute together. I am working on a AU Stick of Truth series with Michael and Stan/Kyle are the main pairing.

3. Monica/Chandler (F.R.I.E.N.D.S.)

I often compare Monica and Chandler to Marshall and Lily but I have to give higher props to these two because we got to see them develop into their relationship. We got to see how they completed each other and fit well, whereas Lily and Marshall we just had to accept them as a packaged deal. Also, I like that they don’t believe in soulmates or there’s only one perfect person for everyone as I don’t either. 

2. Kyle/Cartman (South Park)

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I don’t know. I just love them so much. I enjoy their dynamic on the show and I love seeing Cartman bringing out the hot-heated and fiery Jew in Kyle. Stan, Kenny, and the other boys can easily ignore Cartman’s stupid antics but Kyle can’t and won’t. Also, Kyle brings out Cartman’s ambitious and hard working side even if it’s just to get at Kyle. 

I could go, but I know antis of the ship are just going to scoff and declare I am horrible for loving them. Whatever they’re fun together. Whether it’s romantic pairing or just them together as friend-ish I love it. 

1. Harry/Ginny (Harry Potter) 

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My OTP. The ship I set sail with at 12 and arrived proudly in canon land at 16. This is the pairing I shipped before I even knew what shipping. I still remember reading the first Harry Potter book and when Ginny character’s was introduced thinking “pretty sure Harry will end up with her.” Why I thought this, and at the age of 12, I don’t know, but it never faltered. Even when Cho came into the picture or Luna or no matter the countless adventures with Hermione, I just always knew that that meet on the train platform meant something. When the sixth book came out, you best believe I screamed with delight. They’re my absolute favorite ship and a pairing I will always love.

I realized I really do love the guy falling for his best friend’s sister trope. 

Happy Birthday to my favorite character on south park!  Happy birthday Cartman you little shit!  

Fun fact Cartman shares the same birthday as my little sister... She doesn’t find that fact very fun but I do.

7 Cartman Feeds Scott Tennorman His Own Parents

This is often mentioned as the moment where Cartman stopping being a bratty little fat child and became truly evil. This is true.  I guess it’s not higher up on the list because while it is the moment that Cartman turned evil, there was so much doucheyness and evil after that, that needs to be talked about.

6 Fighting PC principal

Usually Cartman is nearly unstoppable when he puts his mind to something.  He’s ruined more lives and killed more people than any spoiled child including Joffery Baratheon.  Let that sink in Cartman is actually worse than the little shit from the first 3 or 4 seasons of Game of Thrones.  This time though he bites off more than he can chew.  When PC principal the embodiment of the over the top Social Justice Warrior comes to town, Cartman decides that He’s going to use some of Butter’s underwear to frame him as being a child molester.  It doesn’t work though as Cartman has never encountered a crazy social justice person before and he forgot the most important rule to remember: They always think that they are right. This moment makes me list due to the fact that it shows that while a great character, Cartman is capable of making mistakes.

5 Thinks he’s dead

So as you might expect with someone like Cartman, eventually every gets sick of his shit and decides they’re going to teach him a lesson.  The lesson: that he’s really dead.  Everyone is in on the act except for Butters.  A lot of people love the interaction between Cartman and Kyle and there are some good moments there, but my favorite is when he pulls one over on Butters.  This time is even better because he unknowingly does it.  

4 Imagninationland: Kyle Sucks his balls

After years of telling people to “suck my balls!”  Cartman finally gets his wish, or doesn’t, or does, or doesn’t… I’m a little unsure if imaginary things are real or not they tended to flip flop a lot during the whole trilogy.  Anyways this moment feels like a culmination of the rivalry between Kyle and Cartman and it really takes a load off the whole situation if you know what I mean.

3 Jew gold

It’s two days before the day after tomorrow.  “Global warming” has caused the entire world to be “entering a new ice age” and Cartman sees his chance to accomplish one of his life-long goals.  Getting all of Kahl’s moneeeyyyyyy!  Cartman risks life and limb as he and Kyle are standing in the flames of the burning building to get not Kyle’s decoy bag of jew gold but his really effing bag of jew gold!  This moment makes the list because it shows just how far Cartman is willing to go to achieve his goals.

2 Garden of Betrayal

The entire black Friday trilogy is probably my favorite of the “not movies” that the show has made and wizard Cartman is a big part of the reason why.  Cartman is on his game as far as leading people through some nice old man’s garden and convincing them that they are going to get Xboxes and that everyone else is just there to get them through the door… or there to get blamed for shitting in an old man’s garden in Stan’s case.  Great episode, great homage, great Cartman.

1 Casa Bonita

Oh, how it’s been months….weeks…days…five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes..

Anyways, Mike and I were taken over by school, work, and also nose deep and fingers clacking away on a Stick of Truth AU fanfic making daily Tweekslist posts put on hold.

But we are back and going to try and continue to post daily. Of course there may be times when we’ll have to miss a day, but hey, that’s life.

We’re both excited to start Tweekslist up again. We started this as a way to have fun sharing our work, obsess over fandoms, and practice and improve our creative skills.