About South ParQ Vaccination Special

The South ParQ Vaccination Special is a continuation of the long-running animated series South Park, focusing on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The hour-long special episode satirizes the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, with desperate locals of South Park scrambling to get them. The characters parody the trials of the average person trying to navigate the confusing system of vaccine distribution and the ironic behavior of so-called QAnon conspiracy theorists.

Making / Production

Created, written, and directed by regular South Park collaborators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the special is a direct follow-up to the 2020's "The Pandemic Special". Both special episodes were entirely conceived and produced remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parker and Stone utilized digital communication tools and remote animation procedures to develop the content.

Actors

• Trey Parker: Co-creator Trey Parker lends his voice to multiple key characters in the episode - including Stan Marsh, Randy Marsh, and Eric Cartman. He masterfully captures distinct and contrasting personalities for each of these characters.
• Matt Stone: Alongside Parker, Stone voices several characters including Kyle Broflovski and Kenny McCormick.
• Mona Marshall: Known for versatile voice acting skills, she gives voice to different characters in this special episode.
• April Stewart: Another key voice actor, she contributed her voice to major characters during this special.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title is a pun on QAnon, the far-right conspiracy theory, and the name South Park.
• The South ParQ Vaccination Special episode was announced with a trailer that was an homage to classic monster movie trailers.
• The episode humorously exaggerates the chaos and desperation around securing a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
• Despite the serious subject matter of COVID-19, the episode carries South Park's signature humor and satire.

Quotes

• "Everybody's calling this the last pandemic we ever gonna have. These vaccines are bulletproof!"
• "I know people who have died, Clyde. If this is just a way for you guys to mess with me, then you're as sick as they say."
• "This is a time that’s about sacrifice. It’s about putting what's good for humanity above what we want as individuals."

Music, Soundtrack

• As typical with South Park episodes, the music and soundtrack in the South ParQ Vaccination Special incorporates popular songs, original scores, and parodies.
• Music direction have consistently added satirical and humorous elements matching the tone of the series.