This episode was great, I have recently seen people complaining about season 19 because there wasn't enough stuff going on with the boys, this season has really only revolved around the town in a whole. However, this episode is more about the boys, I mean, how more about the boys can you get when you make two of them have a gay relationship! I really enjoyed this episode; Trey and Matt have always been on their toes with what's going on in today's society, and this episode is no exception, "Yaoi" has been around for a while and they really took a funny spin on things (like they usually do) but this episode doesn't just show "Yaoi" being a "thing" however they also expressed a strong message on how some people are forced to be a way they are not comfortable with. In conclusion, in my opinion, this season has been nearly perfect, and this episode is no exception. Go and watch it!
13 Reviews
A social harbinger for changing idenity?
FlorianLaur8 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I think season 19 is very strong (much better than 15-18). The previous Safespace episode is among my favorites now (and most of those are usually in the first 10 seasons).
My interpretation of it is that something horrible and selfish (all of Southpark pushing two straight boys to leave behind their identity) only for their entertainment and as a projection of their own sadness or unhappiness about love (especially that strong moment with the mayor comes to mind) actually turns into something positive after all for Tweak and Craig. Are they actually gay? I think no, not in any sexual way. They just have some form of relationship now in the sense that they bring out the strength in each other.
This episode seems to be a harbinger of how the political left activists are messing up kids these days to identify as trans or gay when they are WAY too young to really know that.
Also, I really liked the rendition of "Book of Love", it doesn't seem to be the Gabriel version.
My interpretation of it is that something horrible and selfish (all of Southpark pushing two straight boys to leave behind their identity) only for their entertainment and as a projection of their own sadness or unhappiness about love (especially that strong moment with the mayor comes to mind) actually turns into something positive after all for Tweak and Craig. Are they actually gay? I think no, not in any sexual way. They just have some form of relationship now in the sense that they bring out the strength in each other.
This episode seems to be a harbinger of how the political left activists are messing up kids these days to identify as trans or gay when they are WAY too young to really know that.
Also, I really liked the rendition of "Book of Love", it doesn't seem to be the Gabriel version.
Deep, moving episode.
nennejoh11 January 2018
I can watch this episode over and over, It's funny, emotional and has good moral. It's about two of my favorite South park characters finding themselves by finding each other. It's about love blooming in the least likely place and doing what you want because you want to, not because everybody else wants you to. The soundtrack is amazing and perfectly fitting for the episode. Watch it, just do.
A South Park Classic
manutoo14 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
This episode is South Park's classic : lot of non-senses on 1st sight, with a lot of different possible interpretations.
The plot is that Tweek & Craig are perceived as a gay couple because Asian artists drew "Yaoi" of them.
And they are forced to be gay by the society, and they didn't choose that because the Asian artists chose for them.
Of course, you could conclude it's a generic call against society forcing you into something you're not.
But are you sure it's so general ? Now, just replace the gay couple by an heterosexual couple whose the guy is gay. What do you get ? Almost exactly the same story : parents forcing their gay kid to be straight to be accepted by them and the society. A story that is still a reality for thousands of gay around the world nowadays.
So what this is all about ? Gay acceptance ! And by inverting the roles, as often seen in South Park in the past, the authors once more created some hilarious non-sense while showing the bigotry of our societies.
So when the morale of a South Park episode is sounding like "It's OK to be Gay, because it's the Japaneses who decide who is", we know we just saw a classic South Park and we sure glad we did ! :-)
*** Big Spoiler ***
Oh and I almost forgot : there's also Cartman masturbating on his toilet while taking a dump, so there's that as well. Horribly shocking & disturbing.
Classic I said ! ;-P
The plot is that Tweek & Craig are perceived as a gay couple because Asian artists drew "Yaoi" of them.
And they are forced to be gay by the society, and they didn't choose that because the Asian artists chose for them.
Of course, you could conclude it's a generic call against society forcing you into something you're not.
But are you sure it's so general ? Now, just replace the gay couple by an heterosexual couple whose the guy is gay. What do you get ? Almost exactly the same story : parents forcing their gay kid to be straight to be accepted by them and the society. A story that is still a reality for thousands of gay around the world nowadays.
So what this is all about ? Gay acceptance ! And by inverting the roles, as often seen in South Park in the past, the authors once more created some hilarious non-sense while showing the bigotry of our societies.
So when the morale of a South Park episode is sounding like "It's OK to be Gay, because it's the Japaneses who decide who is", we know we just saw a classic South Park and we sure glad we did ! :-)
*** Big Spoiler ***
Oh and I almost forgot : there's also Cartman masturbating on his toilet while taking a dump, so there's that as well. Horribly shocking & disturbing.
Classic I said ! ;-P
It went "deep" unexpectedly
boygavcp28 October 2015
Warning: Spoilers
From just a fantasy shipping, Trey and Matt made an episode to make fun of all the "gay" shipping between fantasy characters. It was absolute hilarious, but then you realized the deep meaning about our today society. When everyone starts to force you to become the person who you are not, and if you try to defend yourself, the more they will accuse you to be. Tweak and Craig may not be gay or are actually gay, but it wasn't what they chose in the first place when people want them to be together. At that moment, homosexuality is not natural any more. In the end, they both seemed to be a happy couple, but for me, they just seemed to be 2 young best friends. The simple pure friendship between people has been looked in a wrong way, the way that people nowadays want to see, to feel "cool".
Coming Out
bfmorris-347565 February 2019
Definitely the best episode of season 19
nikolassof20 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The South Park episode "Tweek x Craig" has been lauded by many for its portrayal of a same-sex relationship in a positive and inclusive light. The episode centers around the rumors spreading throughout South Park that Tweek and Craig, two male students at the local high school, are in a romantic relationship. The rumors start as a joke, but quickly spiral out of control as people start to take them seriously.
The episode is significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, it tackles the issue of homosexuality in a way that is both humorous and respectful. In the past, South Park has been criticized for its sometimes insensitive portrayal of LGBT issues, but "Tweek x Craig" stands out as an example of how the show can use its irreverent humor to address serious issues in a meaningful way. Rather than using gay characters as a punchline, the episode treats Tweek and Craig's relationship with dignity and respect.
Also, the episode challenges stereotypes about masculinity and femininity. Throughout the episode, we see characters expressing surprise and confusion that Tweek and Craig could be in a relationship, simply because they are both male. This attitude reflects a common societal belief that men should be tough, aggressive, and heterosexual. By showing two male characters in a loving, non-sexual relationship, "Tweek x Craig" challenges this stereotype and encourages viewers to question their own assumptions about what it means to be masculine.
Thirdly, the episode highlights the importance of representation in media. When Tweek and Craig's relationship is revealed, it has a profound impact on other characters in the show. For example, when Butters sees the two boys holding hands, he becomes confused and starts to question his own sexuality. This illustrates how important it is for marginalized communities to see themselves represented in mainstream media. When we see people like us on screen, it helps us feel less alone and more validated.
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The episode is significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, it tackles the issue of homosexuality in a way that is both humorous and respectful. In the past, South Park has been criticized for its sometimes insensitive portrayal of LGBT issues, but "Tweek x Craig" stands out as an example of how the show can use its irreverent humor to address serious issues in a meaningful way. Rather than using gay characters as a punchline, the episode treats Tweek and Craig's relationship with dignity and respect.
Also, the episode challenges stereotypes about masculinity and femininity. Throughout the episode, we see characters expressing surprise and confusion that Tweek and Craig could be in a relationship, simply because they are both male. This attitude reflects a common societal belief that men should be tough, aggressive, and heterosexual. By showing two male characters in a loving, non-sexual relationship, "Tweek x Craig" challenges this stereotype and encourages viewers to question their own assumptions about what it means to be masculine.
Thirdly, the episode highlights the importance of representation in media. When Tweek and Craig's relationship is revealed, it has a profound impact on other characters in the show. For example, when Butters sees the two boys holding hands, he becomes confused and starts to question his own sexuality. This illustrates how important it is for marginalized communities to see themselves represented in mainstream media. When we see people like us on screen, it helps us feel less alone and more validated.
W.
Man This Show Is STILL OUTSTANDING!
blueoysterdvp17 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This is one of my faves! Just the whole tone of the episode. The plot, the incredible music and the typical South Park sick but intelligent humor. Peter Gabriel's "The Book Of Love" song just melts into the scene. The same with the super catchy "Say Something" by "A Great Big World with Christina Aguilera". Great emotion and it's in of all things, this supposedly tasteless cartoon . But anyone who follows the show knows how great they incorporate their own music, someone else's or a combination of both into some big moments. This one had me at the Book Of Love. I play this episode as much as any from the totally uncensored era. South Park is so on topic relating to the year they were released. Standing ovation for Trey and Matt on this one.
Fairly Funny But Substandard
justinboggan1 November 2015
Warning: Spoilers
HEAVY SPOILERS.
Matt and Trey get their inspiration seemingly from fanfiction profile pictures and Tweek and Craig finally get their own episode -- that's how best to describe the episode.
If it seems like you've seen it before, it's because main elements of this episode have been covered before, and better.
Usually when Matt and Trey cover a topical issue, they have things to say, ways to twist it, and it's still some what fresh in the news or culture, but this is yet another episode where it's old news, by years, with a plot that's already basically been done on the show. Worst yet is that it doesn't offer anything and really doesn't have anything to add. If anything the episode is more annoying than substandard. Why? Well...
What was the point of Randy's subplot? It added nothing to the other all plot, it was pedestrian and read like an easy paycheck.
Tweek. He was a one-note character, and even when he's expanded a little like in this episode, he still offers very little, yet fans keep clamoring for him. So, what to do? Have an entire episode revolve around him and Craig.
Qupid Me. I know, it seems really trivial to complain about a show that has aliens, crab people, and talking poo, but why did they do this to Qupid Me? Qupid Me was a cute joke in another episode: an imaginary thing Cartman saw, but here they make it like Qupid M is real but only Cartman can see him, and that he can even leave and be real on his own, as opposed to the imaginary friend of Eric's.
PC Principal. My major complain has been this annoying character who was good for a laugh for one episode, yet he is still here. Why? I finally figured out my biggest gripe about his character: he inherently creates problems. You see, previously main characters got caught up in problems, accidentally created one, but the problem with PC Principal is that because of his PCness and being the principal of the school, his character forces problems problems and therefore creates the plot. That's rather difficult since he's an intrusive main character now. With a force like him it's noticeable when something that would have caused him to explode, goes unchecked (like Cartman and the Mexican kid an episode or two earlier).
Another major complain is: with all the things in the news since last season ended, that they could have written about, it seems like a major waste to even consider this episode, especially now since new seasons are ten episodes only.
And my biggest complaint is that Matt and Trey have obviously gotten so caught up in and used to their characters, they can't see how wrong it is to have a fifth grader naked and masturbating on a toilet. That isn't the kind of humor of I expect from "South Park", that's the kind of crap humor I expect from "Family Guy". A real low point for the show.
The one thing I did think was a long time coming: the implication that Eric either enjoyed homosexual gratification with Qupid Me, or is secretly a homosexual himself. If you've ever read anything from history or heard about stories from other sources, often evil people, whether it be radical Islamonazi's, Hitler, or even serial killers, have many of the traits Eric has displayed over the seasons (Eric even tried to exterminate the Jews one episode), including secret homosexual desires. That's why I'm not surprised Eric reached this point. I would have thought it had already happened by now. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if he became a homosexual in another season. This was a natural progression for his character. And NO, for the numbnuts reading my review, being a homosexual does not make you evil (if you even thought that, you're a smeghead).
Still, having said all that, it's certainly better than a number of episodes from the previous two seasons.
Matt and Trey get their inspiration seemingly from fanfiction profile pictures and Tweek and Craig finally get their own episode -- that's how best to describe the episode.
If it seems like you've seen it before, it's because main elements of this episode have been covered before, and better.
Usually when Matt and Trey cover a topical issue, they have things to say, ways to twist it, and it's still some what fresh in the news or culture, but this is yet another episode where it's old news, by years, with a plot that's already basically been done on the show. Worst yet is that it doesn't offer anything and really doesn't have anything to add. If anything the episode is more annoying than substandard. Why? Well...
What was the point of Randy's subplot? It added nothing to the other all plot, it was pedestrian and read like an easy paycheck.
Tweek. He was a one-note character, and even when he's expanded a little like in this episode, he still offers very little, yet fans keep clamoring for him. So, what to do? Have an entire episode revolve around him and Craig.
Qupid Me. I know, it seems really trivial to complain about a show that has aliens, crab people, and talking poo, but why did they do this to Qupid Me? Qupid Me was a cute joke in another episode: an imaginary thing Cartman saw, but here they make it like Qupid M is real but only Cartman can see him, and that he can even leave and be real on his own, as opposed to the imaginary friend of Eric's.
PC Principal. My major complain has been this annoying character who was good for a laugh for one episode, yet he is still here. Why? I finally figured out my biggest gripe about his character: he inherently creates problems. You see, previously main characters got caught up in problems, accidentally created one, but the problem with PC Principal is that because of his PCness and being the principal of the school, his character forces problems problems and therefore creates the plot. That's rather difficult since he's an intrusive main character now. With a force like him it's noticeable when something that would have caused him to explode, goes unchecked (like Cartman and the Mexican kid an episode or two earlier).
Another major complain is: with all the things in the news since last season ended, that they could have written about, it seems like a major waste to even consider this episode, especially now since new seasons are ten episodes only.
And my biggest complaint is that Matt and Trey have obviously gotten so caught up in and used to their characters, they can't see how wrong it is to have a fifth grader naked and masturbating on a toilet. That isn't the kind of humor of I expect from "South Park", that's the kind of crap humor I expect from "Family Guy". A real low point for the show.
The one thing I did think was a long time coming: the implication that Eric either enjoyed homosexual gratification with Qupid Me, or is secretly a homosexual himself. If you've ever read anything from history or heard about stories from other sources, often evil people, whether it be radical Islamonazi's, Hitler, or even serial killers, have many of the traits Eric has displayed over the seasons (Eric even tried to exterminate the Jews one episode), including secret homosexual desires. That's why I'm not surprised Eric reached this point. I would have thought it had already happened by now. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if he became a homosexual in another season. This was a natural progression for his character. And NO, for the numbnuts reading my review, being a homosexual does not make you evil (if you even thought that, you're a smeghead).
Still, having said all that, it's certainly better than a number of episodes from the previous two seasons.
7
Edvis-199717 January 2019
Sucks
ankit-rohillaa17 December 2019
meh.
10086cn20 July 2021
I don't think this episode makes sense to me anymore, ever since I watched another episode of South Park (Quest for Ratings) where Meryl requested for Craig's testicles to be removed surgically. Maybe the "love" expressed here in this episode is just mutual and they aren't actually quote unquote "in" love.
I think if Meryl did not do what he did in the episode Quest for Ratings, it could very well have been likely that the episode Tweek x Craig could have turned out much differently. Who knows?
I think if Meryl did not do what he did in the episode Quest for Ratings, it could very well have been likely that the episode Tweek x Craig could have turned out much differently. Who knows?
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