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My Top Ten Favorite South Park Characters  
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There's been countless characters in the South Park world. With so many characters, how does anyone pick a favorite? Well, I've listed my top ten favorites - and it wasn't easy! Note that my favorites are probably not the favorites of the majority.

1.	Kyle! He's the sole Jewish kid in South Park, and because of it he often spends his holiday season singing about latkes and talking to Mr. Hankey. What makes this character so interesting isn't his cute hat, or his frenemy-ship with Cartman, or even the ongoing theme of him being Jewish. Rather, leave it to Kyle Broflovski to "learn something today" and go on adorable little rants about right and wrong. It's a politically incorrect and very adult show, but everyone who watches it has to put a little pout on when Kyle comes on and think, "How cute! The little eight-year-old is going on about politics!"
2.	Chef! I was absolutely mortified when Chef died in the episode "The Return of Chef" because his infamous songs about women and his sensible yet outrageous nature had died as well. Chef is crazy about women and never misses an opportunity to try to win one over. So they can go by the fire. But Chef isn't only the sultry womanizer we all know him as. Chef is also noted for always helping the "children" if they have a problem. His...er, unique ways of helping the children are (were) always appreciated by the main four boys and he is (was) their consistent help source.
3.	Cartman! Okay, okay. Some of you are probably thinking, "Why isn't Cartman number one on this list?" Well, Cartman isn't my favorite character, truth be told. Instead, he's taken the number three spot. Despite being a giant fatty, Eric Theodore Cartman is just so evil, sadistic, racist, sexist, egotistical...need I go on? that you have to love the kid. The voice of everything that's wrong, right, and forgotten on the show, Cartman is never at a loss for words and will always make a point to remind someone why they suck. So what? It's better than having their parents killed and ground into chili which he will then make them eat.
4.	The Goth Kids! Yes, I know they're not one person. But they count as one person because they're always together. Unless it's "You Got F'd in the A," you'll never see a Goth Kid on their own. What is probably the funniest aspect of these characters is their hypocritical claim against conformists - yet, to be a nonconformist like them, you have to listen to their music and dress like them. Favorite activities of these four depressing characters are writing dark poetry, drinking coffee at the Village Inn, and complaining about how terrible life is. And remember. They are NOT emo, and they are NOT vampires.
5.	Shelley! If you're not on Shelley Marsh's good list, you're automatically a "turd." She's the angry older sister of Stan, and she is an extremely violent character. You'll never see Shelley onscreen, as she's a very underused character, unless she's beating up Stan or calling someone a turd. She might, however, be kissing her musician, twenty-some year old boyfriend Skyler or video chatting with her "darling Amir." She thinks she's ugly, and Cartman doesn't hesitate to remind her that she is, but we all love her anyway.
6.	Mr. Mackey! Mmkay? Well, mmkay, Mr. Mackey is the guidance counselor at South Park Elementary, mmkay. He often tries to help children if they are having problems in school or at home, mmkay, but in return, he is a target of making-fun-of by the kids, mmkay. Also a recovering drug addict, Mackey will never let you leave his office without reminding you that drugs are bad, mmkay. So don't do drugs. We just wish he would have better judgment than to actually pass mari-joo-ana around to the kids, mmkay.
7.	Mr. Garrison! He's...she's...he's...whatever "it" is nowadays, Mr. Garrison is our residential South Park Elementary School teacher who, early on in the show, covered up his homosexual identity by blabbing about how he loved hooking up with hot chicks. Soon after, he came out of the closet, but then became a "heterosexual woman," per se, and then became a lesbian after spending time at a lesbian bar with other women. Now, he's a man again. It's unknown whether or not he's gay or straight, but I'll bet all the Cheesy Poofs I have that he wants his Mr. Slave back.
8.	Jesus! Jesus Christ is actually a recurring character in the show that shows up more in the earlier episodes. He'll be boxing against Satan one minute and hosting His cable-access show "Jesus and Pals" the next. He IS The Son of God, but it's a shame He can't ever give anyone proper advice. So, if you give Him a call up and ask Him for help, He'll most likely tell you that He won't touch that with a sixty foot pole. But, just as He'd forgive us, we must forgive Him. Right?
9.	Ike! Canadian Ike Broflovski was taken in by Kyle's family and raised lovingly. Apparently, his parents forgot to teach him that having a relationship with your teacher is bad. Even more bad than jumping out of a window upon learning John McCain lost the presidential election. Regardless, Ike is a sweet, smart, and downright adorable little kindergartener. He's Kyle's little brother and the two get along very well. As long as you don't get kicks out of kicking the poor thing, you'd probably be okay with him.
10.	Big Gay Al! He's a super character. He's always got a smile on his face and is always willing to help. Proof that homosexuals are NOT bad people, Big Gay Al always helps gay animals in need and is a stereotypical "gay guy." I love him because of his kind nature, his cute little speaking voice, and his acceptance and tolerance of everyone and their opinions. So, if you ever feel lonely, go hang out with Big Gay Al and he'll be your shopping partner or just your buddy. Or he'll give you a gay, neglected animal to take care of. Your choice.

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Source: South Park Studios

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Comments: Sweet! The goth kids! Their my favorit! (I like the migget the most!) 5/5 Comment by: Carrievs.world