South Park is an animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone that premiered on Comedy Central in 1997. The show follows the adventures of four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—in the small, fictional town of South Park, Colorado. Known for its dark humor, satire, and crude animation style, South Park tackles controversial and topical issues, often pushing the boundaries of political and social commentary. The series is famous for its fast production t