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* | * <em> Where did the episode idea come from?</em> Originally, this was gonna be our first episode coming back from our hiatus. At the Writer's Retreat, we talked about stuff that had happened while we were on hiatus and how we could make a show about it. This episode was going to begin with Token waking up from a 9 month coma (the number of months South Park was on hiatus). The boys were going to rush in in and tell him everything that had happened while he was asleep. Cartman was scared that Token would freak out when he heard about the Zimmerman verdict. | ||
So Cartman’s racial paranoia launched the idea. And then there is the happy coincidence that Zimmerman starts with ‘Z” | So Cartman’s racial paranoia launched the idea. And then there is the happy coincidence that Zimmerman starts with ‘Z” | ||
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The injections Cartman gives himself on the plane? That's a direct parody of "World War Z". It was going to be part of Cartman's storyline, but the writers went in another direction and just didn’t remove it. Cartman was all about being like Brad Pitt and we thought it would be funny if some people “got it”.{{-}} | The injections Cartman gives himself on the plane? That's a direct parody of "World War Z". It was going to be part of Cartman's storyline, but the writers went in another direction and just didn’t remove it. Cartman was all about being like Brad Pitt and we thought it would be funny if some people “got it”.{{-}} | ||
===Storyboard: Electrocution Scene=== | |||
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Check out the storyboard from the notorious electrocution scene.{{-}} | |||
==="Patient Zero" Art=== | |||
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Here's a better look at the art for Cartman's "Patient Zero" sketch. All props used in the show are created by our Art Department. {{-}} | |||
==Pop Culture References== | ==Pop Culture References== | ||
Revision as of 23:15, 20 May 2014
World War Zimmerman
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| Season | s17 |
| Episode | e03 |
| Written By | Trey Parker |
| Production Code | 1703 |
| Original Air Date | 2013-10-09 |
Episode Chronology
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Story
Description
Cartman is deeply disturbed by a single person who he sees as a threat to all humanity. He races around the country to put an end to patient zero, the ticking time bomb that is Token.
Memorable Quotes
- "Fist bump, bro." (Eric Cartman)
- "Did you know if it wasn't for African Americans we wouldn't have rock & roll? So cool that we have a black president." (Eric Cartman)
- "MY BRAINS! STOP EATING MY BRAINS! BRAD PITT! AHGHGHG!!!!" (Eric Cartman)
- "I was not bullet! I was not the gun! I was not the jury, so don't blame me, son." (Eric Cartman)
- "Black or White it's alright! Black or white let's not fight! White People say HO!!!!" (Eric Cartman)
- "Oh wait, is this a Tesla? SHIT! Well step on the prissy pedal, we're gonna die!!!" (Eric Cartman)
- "Not a chance. By now most of the urban cities will be compromised…" (Eric Cartman)
- "BLACK GUY IN THE BACK!" (Eric Cartman)
- "Nobody can see us wearing black." (Eric Cartman)
- "I'll have to live with this the rest of my life, even though I'll be walking around a free man." (George Zimmerman)
- "Brad Pitt… but cooler" (Reporter)
- "Fist Bump?" (Eric Cartman)
- "You made everyone think I'm a fucking patient zero!" (Token)
- "Bump that shit bro, be the bigger person." (Eric Cartman)
- "Yeah Token, that's the law. Everything inside the red line is lava." (Eric Cartman)
Characters
Eric Cartman
Butters Stotch
Ned Gerblansky
Locations
- South Park Elementary
- Cartman Residence
- Stotch Residence
- Jimbo's Guns
- Zimmerman Residence
Behind The Scenes
- Where did the episode idea come from? Originally, this was gonna be our first episode coming back from our hiatus. At the Writer's Retreat, we talked about stuff that had happened while we were on hiatus and how we could make a show about it. This episode was going to begin with Token waking up from a 9 month coma (the number of months South Park was on hiatus). The boys were going to rush in in and tell him everything that had happened while he was asleep. Cartman was scared that Token would freak out when he heard about the Zimmerman verdict.
So Cartman’s racial paranoia launched the idea. And then there is the happy coincidence that Zimmerman starts with ‘Z”
- Where did the "fist bump" idea come from? From the writers: "Just another opportunity for Cartman to be racist."
Fist Bump: Storyboard
| http://1.images.southparkstudios.com/blogs/southparkstudios.com/files/2014/05/1703_BTS_Pic13_FistBumpBoard.jpg |
After the script is written, the first step in our production process is creating storyboards. Here's a "board" of the fist bump scene, before it was animated bro.
Animating Cartman's Zombie Nightmare
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This intense specialty shot of zombies crawling up the building required unique setup, textures and character design. It was by far the most complex shot we had to animate for "World War Zimmerman".
Hip Hop Cartman: Character Design
| http://1.images.southparkstudios.com/blogs/southparkstudios.com/files/2014/05/1703_BTS_Pic01_CartRapper.jpg |
Our art department created this special hip hop outfit for Cartman. You can see it in action during his "I Was Not The Bullet" presentation.
No-Armed Pilot: Character Design
| http://1.images.southparkstudios.com/blogs/southparkstudios.com/files/2014/05/1703_BTS_Pic07_Pilot.jpg |
Any new character, like this no-armed pilot, must first be storyboarded by the art department.
Cartman's Injections
| http://1.images.southparkstudios.com/blogs/southparkstudios.com/files/2014/05/1703_BTS_Pic15_Injections.jpg |
The injections Cartman gives himself on the plane? That's a direct parody of "World War Z". It was going to be part of Cartman's storyline, but the writers went in another direction and just didn’t remove it. Cartman was all about being like Brad Pitt and we thought it would be funny if some people “got it”.
Storyboard: Electrocution Scene
| http://1.images.southparkstudios.com/blogs/southparkstudios.com/files/2014/05/1703_BTS_Pic03_Storyboard.jpg |
Check out the storyboard from the notorious electrocution scene.
"Patient Zero" Art
| http://1.images.southparkstudios.com/blogs/southparkstudios.com/files/2014/05/1703_BTS_Pic05_PatientZero.jpg |
Here's a better look at the art for Cartman's "Patient Zero" sketch. All props used in the show are created by our Art Department.