{"id":1466,"date":"2008-10-03T20:59:19","date_gmt":"2008-10-04T04:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/37prime.wordpress.com\/?p=1466"},"modified":"2008-10-03T20:59:19","modified_gmt":"2008-10-04T04:59:19","slug":"south-park-season-12-episode-8-the-china-probrem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/2008\/10\/03\/south-park-season-12-episode-8-the-china-probrem\/","title":{"rendered":"South Park: Season 12 Episode 8 &#8211; &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/guide\/1208\/\" target=\"_blank\">South Park: Season 12 Episode 8 &#8211; &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221;<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Cartman must confront the Chinese alone while the American people are haunted by the memory of recent tragic events.<\/em><br \/>\nOriginal Air Date: 2008-10-08<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/episodes\/187260\/?w=10.08.08&amp;after\" target=\"_blank\">Watch &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; Uncensored Version here<\/a> (Flash Player required) instead of downloading the episode from site like <a href=\"http:\/\/mrtwig.net\/ep\/1208.html\" target=\"_blank\">MrTwig.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1495\" title=\"sp_1208_promo02\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/10\/sp_1208_promo02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"344\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Preview &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/clips\/187262\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> (&#8220;Cartman&#8217;s Rough Ride&#8221; &#8211; Cartman takes a beating).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1468\" title=\"sp_1208_promo01\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/10\/sp_1208_promo01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Preview &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/clips\/187261\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> (&#8220;We Did Nothing&#8221; &#8211; Kyle and Stan Argue).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1467\" title=\"S12E08 a\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/10\/3512web.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"155\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; is the mid-season premiere episode that is also the eight episode of season 12.<\/li>\n<li>Yes, it is &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; not &#8220;The China Problem.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Parody of Beijing Olympic 2008.<\/li>\n<li>P.F. Chang&#8217;s is a restaurant chain of upscale American Chinese Cuisine. (<a href=\"Season 12 Episode 8 - &quot;The China Probrem&quot;\" target=\"_blank\">Web-Site<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/P.F._Changs\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia<\/a>)<br \/>\nP.F. Chang&#8217;s was also referenced in &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000X9763C\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">More Crap<\/a>&#8221; (Season 11 Episode 9).<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Indiana-Kingdom-Crystal-Two-Disc-Special\/dp\/B00005JPO1\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull<\/a>&#8221; was premiered on May 22nd, 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend). The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Indiana-Kingdom-Crystal-Two-Disc-Special\/dp\/B00005JPO1\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">DVD<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-Crystal-Blu-ray\/dp\/B001E75QGG\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Blu-Ray<\/a> is scheduled for release on October 14th, 2008.<\/li>\n<li>This is the second time <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steven_Spielberg\" target=\"_blank\">Steven Spielberg<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Lucas\" target=\"_blank\">George Lucas<\/a> (Director and Writer\/Producer of Indiana Jones) featured in South Park episode. The first one was in &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000O1QGGW\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Free Hat<\/a>&#8221; (Season 6 Episode 9) which features &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Indiana-Jones-Raiders-Lost-Special\/dp\/B0014Z4OMU\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Jones an Raiders of The Lost Ark<\/a>&#8220;, &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/E-T-Extra-Terrestrial-Widescreen-Henry-Thomas\/dp\/B000A2IPP0\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">E.T.<\/a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Saving-Private-Widescreen-Two-Disc-Special\/dp\/B0001NBLVI\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Saving Private Ryan<\/a>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>One scene referenced &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0094608\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Accused<\/a>&#8221; (1988) (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Accused-Kelly-McGillis\/dp\/B00005Y1UT\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">@Amazon.com<\/a>), while the other referenced &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Deliverance\" target=\"_blank\">Deliverance<\/a>&#8221; (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Deliverance-Deluxe-Jon-Voight\/dp\/B000RTB0R6\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">@Amazon.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>As usual, this episode will be available for streaming at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/episodes\/187260\/\" target=\"_blank\">South Park Studios<\/a> following the premiere on October 8th 2008. Uncensored version will follow shortly after.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; uncensored version will be available purchase starting October 11th, 2008 at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0014XTSK0\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/phobos.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZStore.woa\/wa\/viewTVSeason?id=274098327&amp;s=143441\">iTunes Store<\/a>, and even at <a href=\"http:\/\/social.zune.net\/external\/launchclient.aspx?mtype=TvSeries&amp;mid=01bcff53-9b0d-4916-ad3c-58e6e8ab89e2\" target=\"_blank\">Zune Marketplace<\/a> (yikes!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_China_Probrem\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; on Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Related news: &#8220;Russia declares war on South Park, America strikes back.&#8221; Read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/fans\/forum\/viewtopic.php?t=35059\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/fans\/forum\/viewtopic.php?t=35143\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/news\/3513\" target=\"_blank\">From Comedy Central Press Release<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1497 alignnone\" title=\"South Park 3513web\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/10\/3513web.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"155\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>CARTMAN HAS THE SOLUTION TO THE CHINA PROBLEM WHEN ALL-NEW EPISODES OF \u201cSOUTH PARK\u201d PREMIERE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 10:00 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRAL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All-New Season 12 Episodes Available Uncensored On <a href=\"http:\/\/phobos.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZStore.woa\/wa\/viewTVSeason?id=274098327&amp;s=143441\">iTunes<\/a>, xBox LIVE, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0014XTSK0\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Video On Demand<\/a> And <a href=\"http:\/\/www.SouthParkStudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SouthParkStudios.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>NEW YORK, October 6, 2008 \u2013 Cartman SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY PERSON AWARE OF THE GATHERING THREAT the Chinese pose TO THE United States in an all-new episode of South Park entitled, \u201cThe China Probrem\u201d. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fresh off an Emmy\u00ae win for the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00105308I?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Imaginationland<\/a>\u201d trilogy, \u201cSouth Park\u201d returns with seven all-new episodes beginning Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL, <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After watching the intimidating opening ceremonies of the recent Olympic games, Cartman understands that the Chinese are only just days away from invading his homeland. While the rest of the American people are haunted by the memory of a recent tragic event, only Butters will stand with Cartman as he confronts the Chinese.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1469\" title=\"sp_1208_sc01\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/10\/sp_1208_sc01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Public Service Announcement:<\/p>\n<p>This episode will be available for streaming after the premiere on Wednesday October 8th, 2008 at South Park Studios. Flash Player Required. Unfortunately the stream will not be available in the following countries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n<li>Denmark<\/li>\n<li>Finland<\/li>\n<li>France<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>Norway<\/li>\n<li>Sweden<\/li>\n<li>U.K.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Comedy Central strongly urges you not to download the episode from any site such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrtwig.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">MrTwig.net<\/a> or any other South Park related sites. Remember that unauthorized download of South Park episodes hurts Comedy Central and South Park team. It is very very wrong to download South Park Episodes from sites like MrTwig.net, because Comedy Central would have to wait for another 2 months to get <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christian_Rock_Hard\" target=\"_blank\">gold plated shark tank installed<\/a> in their lobby. Instead, Comedy Central would like you to purchase the episode from vendors like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0014XTSK0\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon.com<\/a> or iTunes Store.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/clips\/187335\" target=\"_blank\">View The Cult of Cartman trailer here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southparkstudios.com\/crap\/dvds\/cultofcartman.php\" target=\"_blank\">The Cult of Cartman @ South Park Studios<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The DVD features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 Eric Theodore Cartman episodes,<\/li>\n<li>12 Original Life Lessons Introduced by Eric Theodore Cartman<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive Cult of Cartman Membership Card and Sticker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/South-Park-Cult-Cartman-Revelations\/dp\/B001CQONKO\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-641\" title=\"&quot;The Cult of Cartman - Revelations&quot;\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/the_cult_of_cartman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Episode listings:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li>Scott Tenorman Must Die (Season 5\/July 11, 2001)<\/li>\n<li>Awesom-O (Season 8\/April 14, 2004)<\/li>\n<li>The Death of Eric Cartman (Season 9\/April 13, 2005)<\/li>\n<li>Cartoon Wars Part I (Season 10\/April 5, 2006)<\/li>\n<li>Cartoon Wars Part II (Season 10\/April 12, 2006)<\/li>\n<li>Le Petite Tourette (Season 11\/October 3, 2007)<\/li>\n<li>Tonsil Trouble (Season 12\/March 12, 2008 &#8211; first time on DVD)<\/li>\n<li>Eek, A Penis! (Season 12\/April 9, 2008 &#8211; first time on DVD)-<\/li>\n<li>Cartmanland (Season 5\/July 25, 2001)<\/li>\n<li>Up The Down Steroid (Season 8\/March 24, 2004)<\/li>\n<li>Super Fun Time (Season 12\/April 23, 2008 &#8211; first time on DVD)<\/li>\n<li>Ginger Kids (Season 9\/November 9, 2005)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Also available, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/South-Park-Complete-Eleventh-Season\/dp\/B0018O5WUU\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\">South Park: The Complete Eleventh Season<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/South-Park-Complete-Eleventh-Season\/dp\/B0018O5WUU\/?tag=37prime-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-642\" title=\"&quot;The Complete Eleventh Season&quot; DVD\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/southpark_season11_dvd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Park: Season 12 Episode 8 &#8211; &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; Cartman must confront the Chinese alone while the American people are haunted by the memory of recent tragic events. Original Air Date: 2008-10-08 Watch &#8220;The China Probrem&#8221; Uncensored Version here (Flash Player required) instead of downloading the episode from site like MrTwig.net. 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