Ep 3. Wing
- TV14
- March 23, 2005
- 22 min
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7.4 (2,794)
In South Park season 9 episode 3, titled "Wing," the boys are excited to participate in the popular game "Martial Arts Academy." Stan's dad, Randy, becomes obsessed with the game and decides to open his own martial arts studio in the hopes of becoming wealthy and famous.
Meanwhile, a new student named Wing arrives at South Park Elementary and is quickly ridiculed for his small stature and Asian heritage. The boys take pity on him and invite him to join their martial arts team, where he impresses them with his skills.
As the popularity of Randy's studio grows, he becomes more arrogant and begins to belittle Wing's abilities. This leads to a heated rivalry between Randy and Wing, culminating in a showdown at the Colorado Martial Arts Championship.
The episode tackles themes of cultural appropriation and the danger of obsession, as well as poking fun at the martial arts genre. The humor is classic South Park, with plenty of irreverent jokes and crude humor.
Overall, "Wing" is a hilarious and entertaining episode that will appeal to fans of the show's unique brand of satire.