Ep 7. Goobacks
- TVMA
- April 28, 2004
- 22 min
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8.3 (3,398)
In South Park season 8 episode 7 entitled "Goobacks," the town of South Park is overrun by time-traveling immigrants from the future who have come to the present seeking work. The immigrants, known as "goobacks" because of their tattered clothing and dirt-encrusted appearance, are a source of tension in the town as they are seen as a threat to the livelihoods of the present-day residents.
The episode begins with shops and restaurants being overrun by goobacks looking for work. Many of the present-day residents are unable to find jobs because the goobacks are willing to work for lower wages. This causes tensions to rise, and people start to blame the goobacks for their financial problems.
The town holds a meeting to address the issue, where the goobacks are portrayed as a burden on society, and people suggest deporting them back to the future. Kyle, on the other hand, suggests that the town should try to understand the goobacks' situation and work towards a solution where both groups can coexist.
Kyle's suggestion is met with opposition, especially from his best friend Stan, who is angry that the goobacks have caused him to lose his job. As the tension in the town escalates, the goobacks start to be attacked by angry residents.
The boys begin to understand the goobacks' situation better when they meet a gooback named Darryl, who explains that when he left the future, it was so polluted that life was unbearable. He also tells the boys that they should be grateful for the present they have and should work to make it better.
The boys eventually decide to help the goobacks by forming a cleaning crew, which helps to clean up the town and restore some of the present-day residents' jobs. As the town starts to recover, the boys' effort is recognized, and the present-day residents begin to accept the goobacks.
The episode ends with the boys and the goobacks working together to build a better future.
Overall, South Park season 8 episode 7 is a commentary on immigration and the fear of outsiders. The episode highlights the importance of understanding different perspectives and the consequences of close-mindedness. It is a thought-provoking and entertaining episode that will leave viewers thinking about the messages it conveys.