Ep 9. Christian Rock Hard
- TVMA
- October 29, 2003
- 22 min
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9.0 (4,544)
In season 7, episode 9 of South Park, entitled "Christian Rock Hard," the town of South Park is in the midst of a music piracy epidemic. When the boys realize that they can access all their favorite music for free through file-sharing sites, they quickly start downloading every song they can think of. However, this leads to an unexpected consequence when their favorite band, a Christian rock group called "Faith Plus One," announces that they will break up if they can't sell enough records.
Determined to save the band, the boys decide to launch a piracy-free music service called "Gigglebitz." They approach the members of Faith Plus One, Stan's crush Wendy Testaburger, and Jimmy Valmer, a wheelchair-bound student who dreams of being a stand-up comedian, to help them create and record a piracy-free music album. However, tensions arise when the Christian rockers realize that the boys are only interested in them for their marketability, and that their message of faith may not be as important to the boys as the money they hope to make.
Meanwhile, the record executive responsible for creating the music piracy craze in South Park, Eric Cartman, gets wind of the boys' plan and decides that he wants in on the action. He uses his new-found wealth to start his own band, "Moop," and attempts to persuade Faith Plus One to sign with him instead. He uses shady tactics, such as buying out a music store and rigging the charts to make "Moop" seem more popular than Faith Plus One.
As tensions rise between the bands and their various supporters, the town of South Park becomes divided on the issue. The boys must navigate their way through the complicated world of music and its ethical dilemmas, all in the hopes of saving their favorite band and making a buck in the process. Along the way, they learn important lessons about the value of art, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the dangers of greed and manipulation.
"Christian Rock Hard" is a hilarious and biting commentary on the world of music, and a clever exploration of the various issues facing the industry today. It is a must-see episode for anyone who has ever been a fan of music, or who has ever used a file-sharing service to get their favorite songs for free. With its sharp wit, engaging storyline, and lovable characters, South Park continues to entertain and engage audiences with its sharp social commentary and incisive humor.