Ep 5. Fishsticks

In South Park season 13 episode 5, titled "Fishsticks," the storyline revolves around an outrageous joke about a certain food item that quickly gains viral popularity. The episode opens with Kanye West, one of the show's recurring characters, calling for Cartman, one of South Park's protagonists. Kanye heard a joke about "fish sticks" that he doesn't quite understand, and he needs Cartman's help to get to the bottom of it.

The joke is a simple play on words, but Kanye, who is both sensitive and egotistical, finds himself unable to admit that he doesn't understand it. As the episode progresses, he becomes increasingly convinced that the joke is a million-dollar idea, and he wants to take all the credit for it. He even goes so far as to rewrite his own personal mythos to include the origin of the fish sticks joke. Meanwhile, Cartman is reveling in the attention that comes with being the creator of a viral meme. He's quickly become the most popular kid in South Park, and he's enjoying the fame and adoration that come with it.

As the episode builds to its climax, Kanye spirals into a full-blown psychosis. He becomes convinced that the fish sticks joke is the key to unlocking the secrets of his artistic genius, and he begins to obsessively dissect the joke in search of hidden meanings. He believes that the joke is a metaphor for his own career, and that it holds the key to unlocking his full potential as an artist.

In an effort to cure Kanye of his delusions, Cartman takes him on a bizarre journey across the country. They travel to a remote island in the Pacific, where they meet a group of mysterious fishermen who claim to have unraveled the secret of the fish sticks joke. It's here that the true nature of the joke is revealed, and Kanye is forced to confront the true source of his artistic inspiration. The climax of the episode is a surreal and hilarious parody of a classic Hollywood narrative, as Kanye undergoes a spiritual awakening and learns to embrace the absurdity of the fish sticks joke.

Overall, "Fishsticks" is one of the most famous and beloved episodes of South Park, known for its absurdity, its wit, and its willingness to tackle taboo subjects with daring humor. It's a prime example of what has made South Park such a groundbreaking and enduring cultural phenomenon, and it remains one of the show's most memorable installments.