The 2016 election is given a surreal but still on-point South Park treatment in this 10-episode 2016 20th season of Matt Stone and Trey Parker's Comedy Central series. Kicking off with “Member Berries”—centering on a cute giggling superfruit that makes people “‘member” fun culture and memorabilia past—this season touches on current events such as athletes sitting out the national anthem, cyberbullying, Elon Musk's SpaceX project, Caitlin Jenner, and most notably, the election between the “turd sandwich” portrayed as Hillary Clinton and the “giant douche” in the form of former fourth grade class teacher Mr. Garrison, who after winning undergoes transformation into a certain orange-tanned Führer. “Skank Hunt” hits close to home for Kyle, who doesn't realize that his dad is becoming an Internet troll; “Wieners Out” and “Douche and a Danish” feature uncomfortable scenes depicting child nudity; and the “Oh Jeez” election night and aftermath episodes also incorporate trouble with Denmark. After 20 years, hardly any of this seems funny to me anymore, but its longevity certainly attests to its perennial popularity. Extras include a season commentary, a 2016 Comic-Con panel discussion, deleted scenes, and more. A strong optional purchase. (J. Williams-Wood)
South Park: The Complete Twentieth Season
Paramount, 2 discs, 220 min., TV-MA, DVD: $29.99, Blu-ray: $42.99 Volume 32, Issue 5
South Park: The Complete Twentieth Season
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