In recent years, episodes of Comedy Central’s South Park has become increasingly topical in its stories and jokes. Thanks to the show’s famed production only taking six days to complete, it allows creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to reference politics and news occurred within the same week.
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As readers of The Fresh Toast likely know, this Wednesday marijuana goes legal for recreational sales in Canada. That happens to coincide with the show’s airing date. And it appears that South Park has something to say about it—or at least a joke to make.
Comedy Central shared a promo clip for the episode on its Facebook page, and we see Stan wearing a “100% Hemp” shirt. The show will also address the teen vaping craze spreading across the nation. In the clip, Kyle confronts Butters for selling what it appears to be Juul pods to underage kids.
Though we’re not sure how intensely Parker and Stone will address legal cannabis, we do know that we’ll be watching. Considering all the jokes South Park has made Canada’s way in the past, we’re sure this will be worth your while.
South Park was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for Comedy Central. The series revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick. Their exploits in and around the titular Colorado town incorporates hot topics including cannabis, politics, dating, Tom Cruise and more. South Park also features many recurring characters. Their exploits in and around the titular Colorado town incorporates hot topics including cannabis, politics, dating, Tom Cruise and more. The series became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor satirizing hot cultural topics.
