Medicinal Fried Chicken

Last night Comedy Central aired the newest episode of South Park. Now in its 14th season, I constantly hear people ragging on South Park for being too preachy, not as original as it used to be, or down right ridiculous to the point where one cant relate. This episode, bar a few minor scenes that struck me as very new grounds for SP, was one of the best I've seen since season 11.

With improved animation, the loss of many of the original voice actors to the series, and having to deal with the speed at which comedy travels these days, SP has seemed (from the general consensus of those who watch it) to have lost it's old spark. Season 13 most say was one of the least impressive to date, and the season finale left many disappointed. However, last night's episode left me very hopeful.

Touching on the idiocy of some of the new marijuana laws, the very real and dangerous hard drug problems, the popes recent escapades, and even managing to add a hilarious nuance of Tony Montana; the new episode I feel is a needed fresh of breath air to a staling series.

I just hope Matt and Trey can keep the momentum they've created up, and roll with the new direction they seem to be headed in to keep the laughs comin'