Ep 2. Asspen
- TVMA
- March 13, 2002
- 22 min
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8.3 (3,532)
The show South Park is an animated comedy series that follows the lives of four fourth-grade boys in the small town of South Park, Colorado. The show often satirizes current events and pop culture, but also touches on deeper societal issues.
Season 6, episode 2 is titled "Asspen." The episode begins with the boys and their families heading to a ski resort for a vacation. When they arrive, they discover that the resort is run by a time-share company that aggressively tries to sell them a unit. Stan's family is taken in by the sales pitch and decide to buy a unit. However, they soon realize that they've been scammed and are stuck with a timeshare for life.
As the boys try to enjoy their vacation, they become embroiled in a ski race against a group of snobby kids who mock them. The race takes place on a dangerous slope called "The K-13," which has a history of accidents and deaths. The boys are reluctant to participate, but after some encouragement from the town's ski instructor, they agree to race.
Meanwhile, Stan's family continues to be harassed by the time-share salesmen, who try to convince them to upgrade their unit. They refuse but are later tricked into signing a contract for a more expensive unit. The family is now in even deeper financial trouble and cannot afford to pay for the unit.
The ski race begins, and the South Park kids struggle to keep up with their opponents. However, they soon discover that the snobby kids are cheating by using illegal ski wax. The South Park kids refuse to cheat and end up losing the race. However, they gain respect from the other skiers for their honesty.
Back at the resort, Stan's family is desperate to get out of their timeshare contract. They turn to a lawyer for help, who tells them that the only way out is to beat the time-share company in a skiing challenge. The family agrees to participate in the challenge, but they are not experienced skiers and have little hope of winning.
The challenge takes place on "The K-13" slope, which is now covered in ice. The time-share company's team easily navigates the slope, but Stan's family struggles and falls behind. However, they come up with a plan to use their weight to change the course of the slope and help them catch up. The plan works, and they win the challenge.
With their victory, the family is finally able to get out of their timeshare contract. The South Park kids return home, happy to be done with their vacation. They reflect on the lessons they've learned, including the importance of honesty and the dangers of falling for scams.
Overall, "Asspen" is a hilarious and entertaining episode that touches on the themes of greed, honesty, and perseverance. The episode mixes humor with poignant moments, making it one of the standout episodes of the series.