Ep 10. Chickenpox
- TVMA
- August 26, 1998
- 22 min
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7.9 (3,208)
In the South Park season 2 episode 10 titled "Chickenpox," an outbreak of chickenpox occurs in South Park, and everyone is getting sick except for Cartman, who is faking the disease to get out of school. Kyle's mom, Sheila, is determined to get her son infected with chickenpox so he can be done with it, but Kyle is hesitant to catch the disease. Meanwhile, the parents of South Park become increasingly competitive, trying to get their kids infected before anyone else.
The episode explores various themes surrounding illness and parenting, as well as the lengths people will go to in order to win a competition. There are also moments of humor and satire, such as when the parents discuss infecting their children at a chickenpox party, and when Kyle learns the valuable lesson that sometimes it's better to just be honest about wanting to stay healthy.
As the episode progresses, more and more kids in South Park come down with chickenpox, leading to chaos and a sense of panic among the parents. The situation comes to a head when the mayor declares a state of emergency and enacts extreme measures to contain the outbreak.
Overall, "Chickenpox" is a classic episode of South Park that showcases the show's signature blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. It's a fun and entertaining take on the classic childhood illness, while also making some pointed observations about parenting and society as a whole.