Ep 4. Handicar
- TV-MA
- October 15, 2014
- 21 min
-
7.4 (2,468)
In South Park season 18 episode 4 titled "Handicar," the residents of South Park become sick and tired of traditional commercial transportation services, particularly taxis. They find the prices too high and the service quality too low, and they don't care too much for the rival transport app, Uber. The boys and their friends decide to take matters into their own hands. They start their own ride-sharing company called Handicar, with their newly acquired driver's licenses from Steven Seagal's driving school.
As Handicar becomes more popular, sparking fear in the taxi industry, a new competitor comes up: the "The New Uber." At the same time, Kyle takes a job to be a driver for CarGo, the traditional taxi service. Meanwhile, the guys expand their Handicar business by using smart marketing tactics, like giving free rides to senior citizens and people with disabilities. However, the competition between all the transportation companies becomes more intense, leading to sabotage and mayhem.
While the episode is an amusing commentary on the transportation industry and the gig economy, it also delves into issues of market monopolization and the deception of those in power. "Handicar" also showcases some classic South Park satire, poking fun at celebrities, the elderly, and the disabled, as well as cultural phenomena like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Overall, "Handicar" is a fun and insightful episode in the South Park series, providing viewers with entertaining commentary on the issues of today's society. The humor is well-crafted, and the show's critique is spot-on. Fans of South Park will appreciate the show's bold and irreverent style, making this a must-watch episode of season 18.