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Cartman is notably and darkly eccentric, to the point of being evil, and often reacting in violent and over-dramatic ways to events. He dislikes and openly expresses his hatred of any race or group of which he is not a member, particularly of hippies and Jews, which is the cause of his intense rivalry with Kyle Broflovski. He often manipulates others to meet his own ends (at which he is very skilled) regardless of the consequences, even if it can result in death and destruction.
Characterization
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Cartman's personality has notably changed over the course of the series. While always self-centered and bigoted, he was portrayed as more of a mean, immature brat in the earlier seasons. As the seasons progressed, his personality became more aggressive and cunning, eventually crossing the line into outright psychopathy, while his bigotry morphed seamlessly into Nazi-like hatred and theorizing, as well as becoming viciously sadistic. His abilities to manipulate other people into doing what he wants have become keener, along with his overall intelligence. His descent into psychopathy is usually accepted as being brought about in the famous and very dark episode Scott Tenorman Must Die, in which he develops a fierce obsession with - and later exacts revenge upon - a highschooler who scammed him out of $16.12. The episode was ranked number one in a list of Cartman's greatest moments ever.
Concept and creation
According to Trey Parker and Matt Stone, when they were creating South Park they were vexed that it would be impossible to put a character like Archie Bunker on late-20th century television. They thought, however, that if he were an animated eight-year-old boy, it might just be allowed. Thus, Cartman was born.
In popular culture
Cartman was placed tenth on TV Guide's 2002 list of the "Top 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters". In 2005, Cartman was ranked number nineteen on Bravo's 100 Greatest TV Characters.
ABC used Cartman to introduce the lineups of a Colorado Buffaloes game.
References
- Trey Parker; Matt Stone (2002-03-01). "Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Larry Divney 'Speaking Freely' transcript" (Interview). Retrieved 2007-02-08.
{{cite interview}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "TV Guide's 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time". CNN. 2002-07-30. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "The 100 Greatest TV Characters". Bravo. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
- David Plati (2007-11-22). "South Park's Cartman To Intro ABC's CU Lineups". Colorodo Buffaloes. Associate AD/Sports Information. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
External links
- South Park Studios - Official Site
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