South Park Spec Script Preface:
South Park is an adult comedy animation that's been around since the late 1990's. The TV show is iconic for its deeply offensive satire with every popular issue happening in the world at some point.
Though they are offensive, Trey Parker and Matt Stone are truly talented for their storylines and themes due to them acknowledging the dangers of dogma on the most average populaces, such as small towns.
This spec script was submitted to a writing competition in 2020 before South Park released their own Coronavirus episode in late September. The mask mandate, the six-foot rule, along with the heavy tensions between science and first-world comfortability were being challenged (you know, like needing haircuts shops open or feeling too privileged to wash their hands more to cease spreading a deadly virus).
Before reading this script, it may be a good refresher to watch some episodes from season 7 since these characters reflect more from that season, however, it still takes place with the newer seasons which is why Tegrity Farms is mentioned instead of Stan's original house.
Grab your friends, assign characters, and have a fun read aloud session with this made-up South Park episode by B. A. Steele!
*Disclaimers: This is a spec script and therefore, these characters are based completely on the show South Park not associated with B. A. Steele in any way. This is for free, entertainment purposes only and an example for other writers to check out. This spec was based on the South Park characters and needs to be as similar to the true character as possible because that is the purpose of a spec script. Therefore, the characters or story does not reflect the spec writer's true nature as she does not approve of hateful / inappropriate actions and dialogue throughout the story.
Warning, adult language and situations are graphic throughout the spec script, just like any other South Park episode.
Script Summary
The Coronavirus has struck South Park and half the town is not happy about it. Cartman must find a way to get rid of the mask mandate so Kyle can stop telling him what to do. Randy is too embarrassed to be seen at the grocery store with a mask on, which drives Sharon mad.
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More About The Work
The spec did not win, but it is still fun to read, especially if you are a South Park fan! Since B. A. Steele Publishing is focusing on a documentary and novel series, the writing competitions are on pause. However, if this spec were to be reused, some story adjustments would be vetted. Also the action direction descriptions and scene headings would need some more additions/editing. Always improve your work if you can!
B. A. Steele grew up watching South Park, SNL, and Family Guy. When she was too young to watch these shows, she would sneak in snip bits while her eldest sister watched and had her explain the comedic irony she was too young to comprehend herself.
Over the years, B. A. Steele appreciated seeing the connection between world issues in a different point of view. What is evil and upsetting can be easier to fix with funny and dark comedy assisting the hurdles and challenges. Satire helps add perspective and pushes the limits of what morals are supposed to be by simplifying complex events.
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