How Eric Cartman Manipulated Everyone in South Park

[@WillyGrippo]

You forgot that he also invited Radiohead, Scott's favorite band, to witness him cry and be totally not cool.

[@skillet9141]

Little crybaby. 😂

[@Trailer__Swift]

“Mmmmm the tears of unimaginable sorrow!!!”

[@zachschendt7201]

Right after he fed Scott his parents 😂

[@TigerShark_With_thigh_in_mouth]

I feel like this complete psychopathic version of him in that episode often over shadows his overall persona through the series, when it’s just one aspect of his personality taken the extreme that gets covered to frequently. So I appreciate them leaving out Scott tenorman must die

[@Sir_L.Wallace]

@@zachschendt7201 let’s not forget his own dad.

[@yggdrasil2]

"You don't even know anything about Christianity!" "I know enough to exploit it."

[@CodeineCoffee]

- Every Evangelical pastor

[@Imtryingloll]

​@@CodeineCoffeetruth.

[@TascaBeni]

Yeeeah...but no:))​@@CodeineCoffee

[@jacoblyon3652]

@@TascaBeniwake up

[@Senormaster]

This is how every KZbin Preacher does to get views lol

[@FireFox-er7qj]

Not to mention that it is later revealed that Scott’s dad is also cartman’s dad, so he killed his father and step mother and then fed them to his older brother and when he finds out he starts crying not because he killed his dad, but because that means he is half ginger.

[@SawyerFan.1]

I'd cry too if i just learned that tbh

[@PeterGregoryKelly]

So Freudian.

[@jimmy2k4o]

At least he happy to learn his dad was a Denver bronco

[@speedy035]

is that for real? ive never seen that episode and ive pretty much seen all of them, + i thought cartmans dad was still unknown?!

[@kevlingcustomtitantrons9375]

​@speedy035 It's a banned episode because Muhammad was talked about in it. The episodes this storyline happened in are 200 and 201

[@LiaNLowwe]

He's such a well made character

[@mechajay3358]

Yep, a well made sociopath.

[@CortexGrimuloid]

Cartman is one of those characters so unlikeable that he somehow becomes likeable

[@Alphabet7]

I wonder why that is maybe he represents something and all of us

[@VisorByte]

Never unlikeable for me tho

[@bmeht]

Kinda reminds you of someone.

[@lexoxo25]

exactly he embodies the worst of humanity, the intrusive thoughts, the impulsively but somehow we laugh every time we click on a thumbnail with his face on it 🤷‍♀️

[@Astral76]

No shit

[@guyr.6053]

I think that one of Cartman's most evil moments were with the Super Nanny - finding her deepest fear and shame of not having children, and being coy asking about it, then battering her with a metaphorical hammer and changing his tone to the most sinister psycho that he is.

[@JamesDavy2009]

That was Nanny Stella from _Nanny 911._ Super Nanny was admitted to a psych hospital.

[@azathoththe3rd]

That, in my opinion, is his scariest trait. He is hyper intelligent and can read people like books. But he only ever uses it to get what he wants. AKA getting his way. He'll happily dredge up the worst things imaginable from your past or psyche and use it against you for committing the aggredious sin of mildly inconveniencing him, being kinda in the way of his goals, or not giving him exactly what he wants.

[@JamesDavy2009]

@@azathoththe3rd *egregious

[@rosestar1324]

Not op but an American born and raised and I use that word too

[@vz1270]

@@azathoththe3rd NARC TO THE BONE !

[@qjames0077]

Eric Cartman might very well be the most psychopathic animated child on television

[@seanbondelid7207]

caillou might have him beat.

[@Washanooka]

​@@seanbondelid7207Probably, that kid is a total monster.

[@ghasttastic1912]

@@seanbondelid7207 cailou didnt do actual crimes.

[@Epic_C]

Just ask Scott Tenorman

[@qjames0077]

@@Epic_C the crazy irony there is that it's revealed in a later season that they're technically brothers

[@loganerb3952]

The wild thing about Cartman is that at first glance you might say he’s incredibly chaotic… but the more you think about it every action has a plan and reaction behind it. He’s really an incredibly fascinating character that could literally do anything and we would believe it… we just wouldn’t know why he did it until after

[@Charlie.G506]

Tbh who created the monster we know as Eric Cartman was his mom, the dog whisperer episode showed us that

[@tomcurl8034]

It’s honestly ridiculous that he didn’t get in any trouble for the Scott Tenerman incident especially considering he explained exactly exactly what he had done in front of everyone

[@coffeelover0876]

He didn't kill them technically, he just grinded up their corpses

[@walaraubo]

@@coffeelover0876desecration is still a crime

[@brettbrooks5511]

This was early South Park where the only cop was Barbrady. And besides if Cartman can manipulate Cthulhu then I don't think there is a jury alive he can't get to

[@RaulitoTheAssassin]

I got the correct awnser! Is a show😂😂 it for entertaning so non of it is real.😂

[@KaneA87]

I might be off with this . . . but I think it has something to do with it being a fictional cartoon

[@LordHollow]

That part in the toilet paper episode where he simply cannot comprehend good is extremely telling. By far the best cartoon villain, imo.

[@JustanObservation]

Damn forgot to include that as evidence

[@LordHollow]

@@JustanObservation It solidified exactly what he is, imo. Chilling, in the proper context.

[@Yanis-bq6lt]

I saw cartman and immediately clicked I've never been so early

[@qjames0077]

Preach

[@bluebutterfly5062]

We've all been waiting for this moment

[@santiagorojaspiaggio]

Man, what a character. I'm always fascinated by him. I hate him so much, but at the same time... HE is 60% of South Park. Or more.

[@MrThat0neperson]

He's not _that_ fat.

[@HansMuneEnBy]

I hate him. I love him. I hate him. I love him... it goes round and round... the boy truly is a unique being... so unique that he may as not be human.

[@m0odiEsubz23]

Hes definitively more, 79% maybe

[@santiagorojaspiaggio]

OMG! I watched The Boys and i met Homelander. This is the first time i find a villain with Cartman's level (or more).

[@m0odiEsubz23]

@@santiagorojaspiaggio bro is literally cartman if he was an handsome superhero

[@StephenLeGresley]

I think it's fair to say that Cartman may be the most evil fictional character ever created. This is a guy who killed another persons parents and fed them to him just to one up him for the sake of ego.

[@errwhattheflip]

And 16 dollars 🤓

[@romibodoni]

The most evil characters ever are the Woodland Critters - created by Cartman :)

[@AntonioTheTurtle]

True

[@Yourfat247]

@@romibodoniWendy too- also cartman

[@oworadd]

Don’t forget- The Tenorman patriarch and Leann Cartman slept together. In theory, Eric may have made his dad into chili.

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

What a magnificent little monster.

[@Epic_C]

Cartman sounds like every Democrat politician

[@sheevinopalpatino4782]

​@@Epic_C Stop pretending the Republican party or Democratic party care about you. Braindead fella

[@leonardosomma4196]

​@@Epic_CAgreed my friend

[@millionairesburner24]

@@Epic_Cnaw just every politician

[@trol68419]

You quoting Cartman's bowling alley alibi just sent me.

[@benjaminstevens9376]

I wish Rabbi Cartman from the Post-Covid Special could’ve traveled back in time and tried to save his younger self’s soul and ‘Tegridy… but then again, we already know that Cartman won’t listen to ANYONE, even one of his possible future selves. It’s the closest we could get to him having a redemption arc, which is to say, not very close at all.

[@DARKCZUB]

He already did that once, and mad his future worst.

[@plalawlasoe1045]

I mean his future self prove he changed long the way

[@m0odiEsubz23]

He did that in my future self n me and it didnt turn oug very good...

[@NineHundredDollarydoos]

I always thought of a lot of these as nothing more than gags about the extremes of Cartman's selfishness, I never even considered that so many of them were actually active manipulations on his part. He's an extremely well written character.

[@CJStew06]

This is a really well done articulation and diagnosis. A lot of good lines-“Eric sees your good intentions as a loophole for him to step through” that’s such a good summation of him and the show’s sense of comedy.

[@NoSoundChannel]

Cartman has manipulated me into believing his behavior is normal.

[@NerdEnthusiast]

I like South Park, but I absolutely DESPISE Cartman. He is a monster in every sense of the word, and even though he's often meant as a caricature, he never feels disingenuous to his massive yet impossibly fragile ego. He's cunning yet frighteningly stupid, thin-skinned yet overwhelmingly thick-headed, and just... ugh. He's the embodiment of every vice and sin anyone could ever have and a stand-in for all the reasons why good people get screwed over and over again by factors out of their control, namely human factors. Anywho, genius character. He doesn't just make me love to hate him, he makes me go right back around and hate to love hating him.

[@diserious]

He is a well-made, vivid character in fiction, but it would be disgusting to meet someone like him in real life.

[@manumaster1990]

no shit sherlock.

[@nananakeson]

The Scott Tenorman episode is genius, I love how in the reveal of how Cartman did it he explain things that where already introduced earlier in the episode

[@unfiltered8682]

The music at the start instantly made me chuckle 😂

[@Mjdemass]

My favorite character of my favorite show by my favorite entertainement connoisseur. I never clicked so fast on a notification.

[@romanpattysstuff]

20:23 - I like this little chuckle

[@sebastiend.5335]

He is indeed pure evil and I absolutely love this character. Sooo dark!

[@OmnipotentSpud]

I think, in a way, Matt and Trey are toying with the 4th wall with Cartman. I think the whole town knows he's evil, but they are unable to stop it. As if they are being written in a tv show. But they can't fully break, so they don't understand why they keep letting him get away with it all.

[@howardron543]

23:10 "its not about the money, its about the principle" cartman would say

[@DraphEnjoyer]

Cartman becoming homeless is pure cope from both Matt, Trey and the audience. Cartman is far too intelligent and crafty to end up like that. You might not like it but 9/10 people like this succeed, usually at the expense of others

[@technicallygood4620]

Cartman is also delusional, and seems to think that he can get away with anything. As a kid, he has a lot more wiggle room, but as he grows older that more and more means burning bridges until he's out of options, which is why I think he's homeless.

[@kastraliss12]

He is meant to be a trope, not an idol. That kind of narcissistic personality is sure to leave a person with no support circles, no friends, and ultimately no one they can rely on because they're inherently distrustful of others. Success at others' expense can get you what you want in the short term, but the cost of creating so many enemies along the way is a steep price which will leave you empty.

[@DainJerRuss]

@@kastraliss12No I disagree usually narcissists are in friendships or friend groups with other narcissists but usually those friendships or groups are really toxic and basically based off one upping each other and those are definitely the people that see success cause they don’t care about others feeling and only care about important stuff like getting the job done

[@M30W3R]

The thing about Cartman is that he represents the ultimate leech, the type of person who always profits from the misfortune or ignorance of others. But his downfall is also his overinflated ego, if you notice, most episodes where he does achieve something always end up with him overestimating his hands and having anyone with even a smidge of integrity take him down a peg.

[@ktgrnhig]

Would have made it all the better if you had mentioned the final dig at Scott by humiliating him in front of Radiohead.

[@frakspikes2619]

Eric Theodore Cartman... when the judge reads his list of crimes as an adult they whon't know if they are reading the abreviated list, or his name since regardless they'll read E.T.C.....

[@robotube7361]

The more they make Eric unlikeable and evil, the more i like him. Trey Parker created a masterpiece.

[@AshtonRogers-se1zj]

It kind of seems like the only way to end the series would be with his death. South Park's in-show reality will never be safe otherwise.

[@DainJerRuss]

Nah they kill off Cartman in the end we better riot outside the studio 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KaneA87]

​@@DainJerRuss If by riot you mean some people might make a few comments on the Internet here and there, then yeah, you might do that!

[@DainJerRuss]

@@KaneA87 Nah I mean literally……

[@BratJoJo]

hate or love Cartman, no matter what you feel... you have to admit that this cursed ass 9 year old is the best written antagonist in any show ever... such a smart yet stupid character, a psychopathic manipulative egoist. Eric Cartman is an absolute menace to society and anyone who crosses him.

[@mechajay3358]

Cartman: _"Respect My Authority....Or Else"_

[@Dapal0710]

Again, a video that I didn't know I needed but since they exist, I enjoy them like nothing else 🤣🤣🚬

[@strangeannie5160]

The way that some of Cartman's manipulation tactics reminds me of my dad scare me

[@TORO2036]

This is a great video. And it is scary! There's people like him, especially my own mother! It took this video to notice that my own mother is Cartman. Jeez... Well done analysis!

[@NateS917]

This is a bit extreme for a youtube comment huh

[@darkest_thief]

I think there is one charater that cartmen actually likes and thats kenny even tho we dont see him express it much espically in the later episodes

[@kristaps7261]

I used to have friend who is kinda like Cartman, such a manipulative weasel, playing victim in problems that he has created, and best part was when he tried to get out of problems constantly blaming alcohol.

[@xDicemiceterx]

I feel like if cartman just didn't go so extreme with the manipulation in the casa bonita episode and instead just got butters grounded, he would've easily gotten away with it.

[@duskulllz]

Dang, didn't even bring up Crackbaby Basketball. Cartman manipulating his friends, and using innocents who are without a doubt victims, going so far as to call them "slaves" for his financial benefit. Then, when Kyle actually tries to help them, Cartman manages to spin his idea of good intentions into the perfect loophole to get out of legal trouble, and continue his disgusting scheme of pitting innocent children born in horrible situations against each other for his benefit, all while he (and his associates by proxy) is portrayed as a hero. I believe the phrase he uses is "Moral Teflon." Literally describing this originally noble deed devised by Kyle as a plastic covering for what they're doing. He is FULLY aware what he is doing is morally reprehensible and still actively participates in it, and reaps as many hedonistic rewards as he possibly can. And it wasn't even moral superiority or righteous retribution that stopped him, it was someone who is just as corrupt, manipulative, and empty as him stealing the "business."

[@jpmnky]

Cartman really is the biggest villain of the 21st century. So far at least.

[@mathieuleader8601]

the use of coral music is a nice touch

[@solitarioerrante4296]

About the H.I.V episode, while i agree that cartman probably would be the one laughing if the roles were reversed, still don't change the fact that Kyle was pretty much being A hole too in this situation, as a wise man always said "a crime don't justify the other", even if Kyle still wanted to laugh about the situation, he could at LEAST go to somewhere in the school where probably nobody would hear him laughing or start doing it at his own house, but nope, he lower his level to what we expect from Cartman and everyone forgives him anyway, pretty much a case of double standards, even Butters and the other kids who were also victims of Cartman reacted in a more mature way to show you how much they are morally above regardless if it was the intention or not, but kyle reacted to this situation in the most jerk way possible, also he invaded Cartman's house and destroyed his stuff, which is a terrible crime as well, but considering we are talking about the most "moral" person in the show, people act like he did nothing wrong at all.

[@KaneA87]

But one crime does excuse another . . . otherwise killing someone who tries to murder you would be illegal . . . in fact, any form of self-defence would be. People often get away with things if it's in reaction to a crime, even if it's illegal

[@Devil-Made]

I never expected a Cartman video from you, but it worked! Great video. Thank you!

[@gabriellacomito5918]

Well, one KZbinr said that Butters is a people-pleaser and that since Cartman is a narcissist he takes full advantage of this, as people-pleasers are narcissists' best targets.

[@DeadCardinal]

I honestly thought it was a new Blooms video, took me a while before I realized it wasn’t, I may need some sleep 😅

[@MarcusScott-ix1il]

There were times he got his comeuppances. Wendy and Tomen beating the crap out of him are great examples.

[@כיףבעמהערוץהרשמי]

You know,when someone explains his behaviour in such professional and serious manner. Eric looks like a monster

[@8thhouse80somthin]

"But mooooommmmm" 😅

[@classic.cameras]

Eric Cartman is like Bart Simpson on over drive. If Bart steals a video game, Cartman steals the Wal Mart. He is pure Evil like Gus Fringe.

[@stonyknights7260]

The Pubes&Chili episode GOATed Cartman. I will not fight about it 😤

[@Ladybug1988]

Lol always wanted character analysis 😂❤sily but cool. My take he is a sociopath with machavielian features

[@JamesDavy2009]

Some things he's done would even make Machiavelli say, "WTF," in his language.

[@כיףבעמהערוץהרשמי]

You know,when someone explains his behaviour in such professional and serious manner. Eric looks like a fucking monster

[@aerenae]

Also want to say, as a long time fan of the show, you did a really great job portraying Cartman for who he really is!

[@Churchmilitant67]

The Scott Tennerman episode is epic! 😅😅😅😅

[@salmonkindalikeme9316]

Great work as always! I'd love to see a video on Randy.

[@nintendogamingchannel1007]

Eric Cartman is exactly Amber Heard by Personality, their Cruel Actings.

[@PhantomEchoes9027]

This is a well done take on Eric Cartman. He really is a "Unbelievable bastard", per Wendy. However, I can't help but think of the obvious meta episode of Scrotie McBoogerballs while watching this. I know Parker and Stone are amazing at what they do, but given the content of this channel with its very good and well done analysis of well known characters in movies and TV, I can't help Matt Parker and Trey Stone laughing at this video. • "Goddamnit there is no deeper meaning in this book! Read it again!" • "Oh, so you're suggesting that the author just arbitrarily made fun of Sarah Jessica Parker for no reason?" • "Yes!" • "But what would be the point?" • "There is no point! It's just because Sarah Jessica Parker is fuckin' ugly!" • "No writer would take the time to make fun of Sarah Jessica Parker just because they think she's ugly." [Stan, Kyle, Cartman]: •"Yes they would!"

[@WesternNoivern]

This is a great video!! Sadly Cartman has just too much plot armor bc I know damn well if he didn’t most of his schemes would fall down the drain lol

[@Dr.ruby7LT]

One of the Devil’s finest and most dangerous demons of existence.

[@tirosc]

Always find it funny when people analyse cartoon characters as if they are real people.

[@byoung8529]

I can't believe this is a recommended video, ohh Cartman 😂

[@FrostSLP]

A whole video about why i love cartman so much.

[@StrikeBuster-b2b]

Im the dog. The big bad dog. The hallway monitor.

[@ReincitedHD]

What he did in the chilly episode was diabolical 😂

[@Archius9]

Cartman using Kenny’s death to convince congress to approve stem cell research so he can make his own Shakies Pizza was an incredible storyline

[@Schrodinger_]

I do think Cartman had a genuine moral revelation in the TP episode. He realized that you should come clean if you do something wrong, because, even if you aren't in trouble, you might still get in trouble later.

[@electrostatic1]

Damn, when ypu got to the end of the kntro I thought you were goimg to says "Lets talk about Scott Tenneman"

[@Thephantom-m3l]

Video idea: How Raymond "Red" Reddington manipulates everyone around him in The Blacklist?

[@Mew_Tea]

never thought i would see a joa video on cartman, thank you!

[@Jonathan-9799]

Actually he did do something for his roommate in prison, he gave him Disney world.

[@shadowdragon2484]

I wonder what you think of the dog trainer episode

[@chinacaat1880]

the spooky music is OD lmfao

[@CJ-dk3im]

If you go back and binge watch episodes of South Park, you’ll notice that Cartman was right 95% of the time.

[@lemason5981]

Oh hell no this boy is tweaking

[@earlsmith2524]

even the leigon of Doom would deny Cartman a membership😂😂😂😂

[@treesaretough]

he made cthulu his pet cat

[@yoeyzee]

It's not a matter of "how" Cartman manipulates everyone. It's a matter of "when" he manipulates everyone.

[@jacko250]

What’s the name of the music track that plays at 18:50 please? I’ve been trying to know what this is for years thanks

[@JustanObservation]

All music is in the description of all of my videos. I think that’s “Doll Dancing” by infinity pool in KZbin’s audio library

[@Jake-pi3yh]

Cartman is the worst, but that's what makes him great. I was crying laughing as you were recounting the Casa Bonita ruse

[@Hasty12YT]

The question is who is the most manipulative? eric or walter

[@alexandre007opa]

From Cartboy to Cartman

[@Amarth13]

But he has a soft spot for cats so he's good.

[@KlaraBreznik-jm9pj]

I loved this video. I would just loved to have seen from which episode the references are taken.

[@pieterpennings9371]

The funniest thing is you constantly giggling describing how Cartman abused Butters

[@duyanhbui5386]

i think that the only person that cartman repay the favour to it his cellmate where he crap out a whole disney land for him

[@famesx2885]

He is basically a good politician icl

[@VergilLunar]

Let's take solace in the fact he'll still grow up to become a homeless drunk no matter what

[@m0odiEsubz23]

Future isnt written in a Rock bro

[@emeraldfinder5]

3:42 quite a bit, I’d work 7 hours for $100

[@SirskiMula]

Maybe only 2

[@turquoise_sky]

Cartman: Dresses up and shows up at Kyle’s door. Kyle: “That’s not being nice, that just wearing a nice sweater.” Cartman: “I don’t understand the difference.”

[@carlamcgath7528]

The fact that Scott’s dad was also Eric’s real father, and Eric killed his own father and fed him to his step brother just makes it worse

[@zeni0908]

This video is very well done! I don't think I have ever felt as much second-hand embarrassment as watching Eric Cartman and how he is willing to sink so low just to get out of trouble. I love and hate him at the same time.

[@2serveand2protect]

PS. He HAS a loyalty to NAMBLA, though!! 🤣

[@Tabbimura]

Nowadays, Eric would have murdered Butters for Casa Bonita.

[@Cooldude-tm5rs]

Cartman is the type of guy everyone wants on their side. He’ll get what he wants and will do so in way that nobody wants to do

[@supking403]

It really makes no sense cartman ended up homeless There’s no way he couldn’t manipulate somebody to have a good life

[@johnwiesner9590]

At the ice cream shop Eric didn't do any work and complained to Butters about the toxic work environment. That episode was a preview of the futures of Butters becoming manager of Denny's-Applebee's Max and Eric being homeless.

[@emeraldfinder5]

It makes perfect sense, cartman only goes great distances if it’s to spite Kyle. In the special, he moves away from Kyle, so no Kyle means no motivation

[@johnathanoneal9]

I know cartman is the ‘highlight’ of most of South Park but idc i hate him He could still be a funny asshole, but the over reliance on him sucks there’s so many other characters that could make good story arcs

[@m0odiEsubz23]

L

[@adampatino5372]

I like how, during your breakdown, u can't help but laugh a little, cuz, y'know, it's fkn south park. But you still have the ability to continue, barely even missing a beat! Impressive. 👏 bravo, señor 👏