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==Story==
==Story==
The entire town is gearing up for the annual 4th of July celebration when a ban on fireworks is imposed. They attempt to create something better.


===Description===
===Description===
South Park's hot, boring summer is made even worse by a new, state-wide fireworks ban. The only thing still legal are "snakes." - explain what snakes are The mayor has the largest one in the world created for the town's Fourth of July celebration. But after lighting it, the manufacturer points out that it won't burn out until November of the next year. In the meantime it will make a huge trail of ash that destroys everything it touches.
South Park's hot, boring summer is made even worse by a new state-wide fireworks ban. The only thing still legal are "snakes", a type of firework that "spews out a little snake of black ash" from a disk. The mayor has the largest one in the world created for the town's Fourth of July celebration. But after lighting it, the manufacturer points out that it won't burn out until November of the next year. In the meantime it will make a huge trail of ash that destroys everything it touches.
<br><br>
 
Mr. Garrison undergoes a personal crisis when Mr. Hat suddenly vanishes. He sees aNew York City psychiatrist, who tells him the puppet represents his own gay side. Before they can make much progress, the snake (which now spans the country) breaks through a window and incinerates the psychiatrist.
Mr. Garrison undergoes a personal crisis when Mr. Hat suddenly vanishes. He sees a New York City psychiatrist, who tells him the puppet represents his own gay side. Before they can make much progress, the snake (which now spans the country) breaks through a window and incinerates the psychiatrist.
<br><br>
 
But help is on the way. Jimbo and Ned return to town with a huge cache of illegal Mexican fireworks, which the boys use to destroy the giant snake. Ash from the pulverized monstrosity rains down on the town, which the residents use for sledding and other winter activities.
But help is on the way. Jimbo and Ned return to town with a huge cache of illegal Mexican fireworks, which the boys use to destroy the giant snake. Ash from the pulverized monstrosity rains down on the town, which the residents use for sledding and other winter activities.
Mr. Garrison returns to town with a new puppet, Mr. Twig (literally a twig). Chef, returning from a vacation in Aruba, mistakenly thinks South Park's soot-covered residents are wearing blackface.
Mr. Garrison returns to town with a new puppet, Mr. Twig (literally a twig). Chef, returning from a vacation in Aruba, mistakenly thinks South Park's soot-covered residents are wearing blackface.


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===Memorable Quotes===
===Memorable Quotes===
* "Well I can tell you that I'm 100 percent NOT GAY!" [[Mr. Garrison]]  
* "Well, I can tell you that I'm 100 percent NOT GAY!" ([[Mr. Garrison]])
* "Hell, everything's legal in Mexico. It's the American way." [[Jimbo Kern]]  
* "Hell, everything's legal in Mexico. It's the American way." ([[Jimbo Kern]])
* "Hey! If you so much as touch Kitty's ass, I'll put firecrackers in your nutsack and blow your balls all over your pants!" [[Cartman]]  
* "Hey! If you so much as touch Kitty's ass, I'll put firecrackers in your nutsack and blow your balls all over your pants!" ([[Eric Cartman]])
* "Serves you right, you gay-bashing homo!" [[Mr. Garrison]]  
* "Serves you right, you gay-bashing homo!" ([[Mr. Garrison]])
* "Okay, everybody get in a line so I can whoop all your asses!" [[Chef]]  
* "Okay, everybody get in a line so I can whoop all your asses!" ([[Chef]])
* "Summer sucks ass, Mr. Garrison” [[Stan]]  
* "Summer sucks ass, Mr. Garrison.” ([[Stan Marsh]])
* "I only know how to do it doggystyle." [[Cartman]]  
* "I only know how to do it doggy style." ([[Eric Cartman]])
* "Look how much happiness a little firepower can bring to a child." [[Jimbo Kern]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
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| Name = Mayor McDaniels
| Name = Mayor McDaniels
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/adults/mayor-mcdaniels.png
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/adults/mayor-mcdaniels.png
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{{Character list
| Name = Kevin
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/kids/kevin.png
}}
{{Character list
| Name = Stu
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/default/wiki_characters.jpg
}}
}}
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{{Character list
{{Character list
| Name = Swim Teacher
| Name = Swimming Instructor
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/default/wiki_characters.jpg
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/adults/townsfolk-swimming-instructor.png
}}
 
 
===Character Debuts===
A kid named Kevin who's been missing for months. When a particularly large mound of snow melts, he's found beneath it, still alive and none the worse for wear.
 
Stu, of Stu's Firework Shack, and Charlie, the DYNO-MIGHT firework company owner.  Charlie's responsible for creating the giant snake that destroys the town.  We also meet Mr. Romero, the school's skinny music teacher. 
 
Finally Mr. Twig, a little wooden twig with a pink-triangle t-shirt, makes his hand-held debut.  Mr. Twig is Garrison's replacement for Mr. Hat who has gone missing.
 
{{Character list
| Name = Kevin
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/kids/kevin.png
}} 
{{Character list
| Name = Stu, of Stu's Firework Shack
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/adults/miscellaneous-townspeople-stu-stus-fireworks.png
}}
{{Character list
| Name = Charlie, the DYNO-MIGHT firework company owner
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/adults/miscellaneous-charlie-dynomight-firework-company.png
}}{{Character list
| Name = Mr. Romero, music teacher
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/adults/miscellaneous-townspeople-mr-romero-music-teacher.png
}}
}}
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===Character Debuts===
===Body Count===
A kid named Kevin who's been missing for months. When a particularly large mound of snow melts, he's found beneath it, still alive and none the worse for wear.
Kenny, killed when some bleachers collapse on him as he dodges the giant snake.  
<br><br>
 
Stu, of Stu's Firework Shack, and Charlie, the DYNO-MIGHT firework company owner. Charlie's responsible for creating the giant snake that destroys the town.  We also meet Mr. Romero, the school's skinny music teacher. 
Technically Kenny gets it twice. During a flashback he's seen blowing himself up with a firecracker in kindergarten. In response baby Stan says something to the effect of, "Oooh das kill Kenny!" and Kyle says, "Oooh bastards!"
<br><br>
Mr. Twig, a little wooden twig with a pink-triangle t-shirt, makes his hand-held debut.  Mr. Twig is Garrison's replacement for Mr. Hat who has gone missing.


===Body Count===
Also Mr. Garrison's psychiatrist and various other citizens across the country that get in the snake's way.  
Kenny (killed when some bleachers collapse on him as he dodges the giant snake). Also Mr. Garrison's psychiatrist and various other citizens across the country that get in the snake's way. Technically Kenny gets it twice, because during a flashback he's seen blowing himself up with a firecracker in kindergarten. In response baby Stan says something to the effect of, "Oooh das kill Kenny!" and Kyle says, "Oooh bastards!"


==Locations==
==Locations==
{{Location list
| Name = South Park Elementary
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/locations/school.jpg
}}
{{Location list
| Name = North Park
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/locations/north-park-funland.png
}}
{{Location list
| Name = South Park Community Pool
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/default/wiki_location.jpg
}}
{{Location list
| Name = City Hall
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/locations/city-hall.jpg
}}
{{Location list
| Name = Stark's Pond
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/locations/starks-pond.jpg
}}
{{Location list
| Name = Garrison Residence
| Image = http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/locations/garrison-residence.png
}}


==Original Songs==
==Original Songs==
While vacationing in Aruba, Chef sings [http://southpark.cc.com/clips/150586/futch-ya "Simultaneous Love" surrounded by a bunch of bikini-clad ladies].
While vacationing in Aruba, Chef sings [http://southpark.cc.com/clips/150586/futch-ya "Simultaneous Love"] surrounded by a bunch of bikini-clad ladies.


==Behind The Scenes==
==Behind The Scenes==
===Where Did The Idea Come From===
This episode is based on real Colorado law which made fireworks that explode or fly in the air illegal to use.
==Pop Culture References==
==Pop Culture References==
===Shout Outs===
===Shout Outs===
The psychiatrist Mr. Garrison visits in New York City is Dr. Jonathan Katz, the lead character in another Comedy Central animated program that was popular at the time.
The psychiatrist Mr. Garrison visits in New York City is Dr. Jonathan Katz, the eponymous character in another Comedy Central animated program <i>Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist</i> that was popular at the time.
<br><br>


For the conclusion of Charlie's "Giant Snake" presentation, he flips to a photo of Abe Vigoda tipping his hat.
For the conclusion of Charlie's "Giant Snake" presentation, he flips to a photo of Abe Vigoda tipping his hat.
<br><br>


With the snake on the verge of destroying the town, the boys pick up musical instruments and start playing sad music, just as the band on Titanic does while the ship is sinking.
With the snake on the verge of destroying the town, the boys pick up musical instruments and start playing "Nearer, My God, to Thee", the same hymn the band on the Titanic allegedly played before sinking.
<br><br>


===Pwn'd===
===Pwn'd===
Mr. Garrison, distraught over losing Mr. Hat, fantasizes about murdering PBS fixtures Shari and Lamb Chop with an ax
Mr. Garrison, distraught over losing Mr. Hat, fantasizes about murdering ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her sock puppet Lamb Chop with an ax.
 
Mr. Garrison confesses, "sometimes Mr. Hat liked to pretend he was in a sauna with Brett Favre and a bottle of 1000 Island dressing."  We later see a scene where this actually happens (minus the 1000 Island dressing).
Mr. Garrison confesses, "sometimes Mr. Hat liked to pretend he was in a sauna with Brett Favre and a bottle of 1000 Island dressing."  We later see a scene where this actually happens (minus the 1000 Island dressing).


==Bonus Factoids==
==Bonus Factoids==
===Pointless Observations===
===Pointless Observations===
Pip states that his biological parents are dead.  
* Pip states that his biological parents are dead. We later see him visit their grave in "[[Pip]]".
<br><br>
* This is the first time we see Cartman (or any of the boys) without their shirt on.
 
* Mr. Mackey prank calls Garrison in this episode, asking "if Mr. Hat is there". Garrison has no idea who it is.
This is the first time we see Cartman (or any of the boys) without their shirt on.
* This is the first of many episodes in which Mormons are featured (here, performing a baptism before being killed by the snake).  Matt and Trey grew up in an area with a lot of Mormons, hence their interest in the topic.
<br><br>
* A visitor can be spotted swimming in the pool.
 
Mr. Mackey prank calls Garrison in this episode, asking "if Mr. Hat is there". Garrison has no idea who it is.
<br><br>
This is the first of many episodes in which Mormons are featured (here, performing a baptism before being killed by the snake).  Matt and Trey grew up in an area with a lot of Mormons, hence their interest in the topic.


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Latest revision as of 20:12, 8 December 2016

Summer Sucks

Season s02
Episode e08
Written By Trey Parker
Production Code 0208
Original Air Date 1998-06-24

Episode Chronology

Story[edit]

The entire town is gearing up for the annual 4th of July celebration when a ban on fireworks is imposed. They attempt to create something better.

Description[edit]

South Park's hot, boring summer is made even worse by a new state-wide fireworks ban. The only thing still legal are "snakes", a type of firework that "spews out a little snake of black ash" from a disk. The mayor has the largest one in the world created for the town's Fourth of July celebration. But after lighting it, the manufacturer points out that it won't burn out until November of the next year. In the meantime it will make a huge trail of ash that destroys everything it touches.

Mr. Garrison undergoes a personal crisis when Mr. Hat suddenly vanishes. He sees a New York City psychiatrist, who tells him the puppet represents his own gay side. Before they can make much progress, the snake (which now spans the country) breaks through a window and incinerates the psychiatrist.

But help is on the way. Jimbo and Ned return to town with a huge cache of illegal Mexican fireworks, which the boys use to destroy the giant snake. Ash from the pulverized monstrosity rains down on the town, which the residents use for sledding and other winter activities.

Mr. Garrison returns to town with a new puppet, Mr. Twig (literally a twig). Chef, returning from a vacation in Aruba, mistakenly thinks South Park's soot-covered residents are wearing blackface.

What I Learned Today[edit]

"Look how much happiness a little firepower can bring to a child."

Memorable Quotes[edit]

  • "Well, I can tell you that I'm 100 percent NOT GAY!" (Mr. Garrison)
  • "Hell, everything's legal in Mexico. It's the American way." (Jimbo Kern)
  • "Hey! If you so much as touch Kitty's ass, I'll put firecrackers in your nutsack and blow your balls all over your pants!" (Eric Cartman)
  • "Serves you right, you gay-bashing homo!" (Mr. Garrison)
  • "Okay, everybody get in a line so I can whoop all your asses!" (Chef)
  • "Summer sucks ass, Mr. Garrison.” (Stan Marsh)
  • "I only know how to do it doggy style." (Eric Cartman)

Characters[edit]


Character Debuts[edit]

A kid named Kevin who's been missing for months. When a particularly large mound of snow melts, he's found beneath it, still alive and none the worse for wear.

Stu, of Stu's Firework Shack, and Charlie, the DYNO-MIGHT firework company owner. Charlie's responsible for creating the giant snake that destroys the town. We also meet Mr. Romero, the school's skinny music teacher.

Finally Mr. Twig, a little wooden twig with a pink-triangle t-shirt, makes his hand-held debut. Mr. Twig is Garrison's replacement for Mr. Hat who has gone missing.

Body Count[edit]

Kenny, killed when some bleachers collapse on him as he dodges the giant snake.

Technically Kenny gets it twice. During a flashback he's seen blowing himself up with a firecracker in kindergarten. In response baby Stan says something to the effect of, "Oooh das kill Kenny!" and Kyle says, "Oooh bastards!"

Also Mr. Garrison's psychiatrist and various other citizens across the country that get in the snake's way.

Locations[edit]

Original Songs[edit]

While vacationing in Aruba, Chef sings "Simultaneous Love" surrounded by a bunch of bikini-clad ladies.

Behind The Scenes[edit]

Where Did The Idea Come From[edit]

This episode is based on real Colorado law which made fireworks that explode or fly in the air illegal to use.

Pop Culture References[edit]

Shout Outs[edit]

The psychiatrist Mr. Garrison visits in New York City is Dr. Jonathan Katz, the eponymous character in another Comedy Central animated program Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist that was popular at the time.

For the conclusion of Charlie's "Giant Snake" presentation, he flips to a photo of Abe Vigoda tipping his hat.

With the snake on the verge of destroying the town, the boys pick up musical instruments and start playing "Nearer, My God, to Thee", the same hymn the band on the Titanic allegedly played before sinking.

Pwn'd[edit]

Mr. Garrison, distraught over losing Mr. Hat, fantasizes about murdering ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her sock puppet Lamb Chop with an ax.

Mr. Garrison confesses, "sometimes Mr. Hat liked to pretend he was in a sauna with Brett Favre and a bottle of 1000 Island dressing." We later see a scene where this actually happens (minus the 1000 Island dressing).

Bonus Factoids[edit]

Pointless Observations[edit]

  • Pip states that his biological parents are dead. We later see him visit their grave in "Pip".
  • This is the first time we see Cartman (or any of the boys) without their shirt on.
  • Mr. Mackey prank calls Garrison in this episode, asking "if Mr. Hat is there". Garrison has no idea who it is.
  • This is the first of many episodes in which Mormons are featured (here, performing a baptism before being killed by the snake). Matt and Trey grew up in an area with a lot of Mormons, hence their interest in the topic.
  • A visitor can be spotted swimming in the pool.

Season 2[edit]

e1 Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus
e2 Cartman's Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut
e3 Chickenlover
e4 Ike's Wee Wee
e5 Conjoined Fetus Lady
e6 The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka
e7 City on the Edge of Forever (Flashbacks)
e8 Summer Sucks
e9 Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls
e10 Chickenpox
e11 Roger Ebert Should Lay Off the Fatty Foods
e12 Clubhouses
e13 Cow Days
e14 Chef Aid
e12 Spookyfish
e13 Merry Christmas Charlie Manson!
e14 Gnomes
e15 Prehistoric Ice Man