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From talking towels to Christmas miracles, South Park has given us countless memorable characters who've faded into the background. Join us as we look back at some of the show's most underappreciated personalities who deserve another moment in the spotlight!
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00:00I bet people can't wait to read my memoirs.
00:04A million little fibers.
00:08Welcome to WatchMojo, where we'll be ranking our favorite retired and older South Park characters who you've probably forgotten about.
00:16You boys just make sure to obey the scout leader now. He's the man in charge.
00:20Hello, scouts!
00:22Hey, it's Big A.L.
00:24Number 10, Pip Perip.
00:26Pip, where have you been?
00:27A lovely day, isn't it?
00:30What the hell's lovely about it?
00:31In the early seasons, Pip was a major character, albeit controversial.
00:36His solo episode, Pip, from season 4, became one of the most hated.
00:40It's a retelling of Great Expectations featuring no major South Park players except Pip.
00:46Well, I was sent to be schooled in London.
00:48I see, and you no longer live with the blacksmith?
00:51Oh, I see Joe once in a while, but I don't have much in common with him anymore, now that I'm a gentleman and all.
00:56The character was written to be annoying, which is reflected in how intensely the others mistreat him.
01:02Pip was basically the original Butters, but with much less endearing traits.
01:07Bucket, get over there and do whatever it takes to keep those blugs from crying.
01:10Right, okay.
01:11It's been way more than 10 years since his comical death in episode 201.
01:16I would like to see if you wouldn't mind not smashing our little town to bits.
01:22Now, though, it's challenging not to feel nostalgic for the little British boy.
01:26He deserved better.
01:28Number 9, Margaret Nelson.
01:30Mrs. Nelson, I couldn't figure out number 14.
01:32Number 14.
01:33Okay, well, let's look at it together.
01:38For years, the pupils struggled with Garrison's less than adequate teaching style.
01:43After Garrison ran for president, Mrs. Nelson was his replacement.
01:47It was a blessing for the students since she was competent at her job, a rarity in South Park.
01:53Unfortunately, she wasn't around for that long.
01:56No, I knew this was a prank.
01:58You're not tricking me into going anywhere.
02:01Like her much earlier predecessor, Ms. Chokes on Dick, Ms. Nelson suffered an untimely death.
02:07In this case, COVID was the cause.
02:10Excuse me.
02:16This happened in 2021, not long after Donald Trump lost his presidency.
02:22It's no coincidence, she died so they could bring back fan-favorite Garrison.
02:27And so it's time for adults to screw these masks and party like it's coming to everyone!
02:33Down by the lazy room!
02:36Number 8, Dr. Alphonse Mephesto.
02:39We want to cross-bead an elephant with a pig.
02:42Brilliant idea.
02:43Huge elephant-sized pigs.
02:45Season 1 ended with one of the show's most famous cliffhangers, focusing on the identity
02:51of Cartman's missing father.
02:53Who is Eric Cartman's father?
02:55Is it Chief Running Water?
02:57Or is it Chef?
02:59Is it Mephesto?
03:00Or that little monkey guy that follows him around?
03:02One of its central characters was mad scientist Dr. Alphonse Mephesto,
03:07who loves to genetically engineer animals similar to Dr. Moreau.
03:11This usually involves giving them more buttocks.
03:14But his skills were also used to discover Cartman's dad's identity.
03:19Alright, alright, look.
03:20Just tell Cartman who his dad is real quick so we can clone Muhammad.
03:23It's a complicated story.
03:24I just can't tell him quickly.
03:26He stuck around as a prominent side character until season 4.
03:30Then he started to fade into obscurity.
03:32Now Mephesto is simply a background character whose zany antics are left to the imagination.
03:39Well, I'm sorry children, but pig and elephant DNA just won't splice.
03:44Haven't you ever heard that song by Loverboy?
03:46Which song is that?
03:51Number 7.
03:53Veronica Crabtree
03:54Kids!
03:55Do not get off this bus!
03:57If you do a big scary monster, we'll eat you!
04:00Introduced in the first episode, Veronica Crabtree became a hilarious side character.
04:05She drove the boys to school every morning, a favor they'd repay by regularly insulting her.
04:12Thankfully for them, her hearing was so poor that they always got away with it.
04:17This made her a regular character in the early seasons, but as time went on, she became less
04:22prominent.
04:23One of her most notable episodes was City on the Edge of Forever flashbacks, where she comically
04:30nearly drove the school bus off a cliff.
04:32Sit down and shut up!
04:34I'm staying quiet!
04:37Eventually in season 8, she was murdered by serial killer Michael Dietz and hasn't returned
04:43since.
04:44Her name is Veronica Crabtree, bus driver for the elementary school.
04:48She was considered an ancillary character, one the fans wouldn't miss much.
04:52Number 6.
04:53Diane chokes on Dick!
04:54Well, well, well, I'd say somebody has some explaining to do!
04:58Since season 4 in 2000, the main characters have been in the 4th grade, making it one of
05:03the longest school years in history.
05:13Initially, they were taught by Diane chokes on Dick, taking over from Garrison.
05:18While she was a better teacher, she could barely control the children.
05:22This prompts her to climb the mountain Garrison has escaped to, where she learns disciplined
05:27secrets.
05:28Ultimately, she'd only last a few years, getting killed off in season 6.
05:45It's never confirmed how she died, but her surname is a strong hint.
05:51Number 5.
05:56Principal Victoria.
05:58Well, Timmy, I just don't know what to do with you.
06:00You're getting very poor marks in school and the teachers are complaining that you aren't
06:03paying attention!
06:05Ehhh!
06:06Before the introduction of the divisive character PC Principal, the school was run by Principal
06:11Victoria.
06:12She had the job for at least 18 seasons before getting replaced.
06:16Throughout most of this time, she was among the only capable faculty members at South Park Elementary.
06:22Wendy, I've been hearing rumors about a fight between you and Eric Cartman.
06:26No ma'am, there isn't going to be a fight.
06:29Oh no?
06:30Are you sure?
06:31Yes ma'am.
06:33The reason she's fired is only vaguely explained, but it's clear they wanted to bring in PC
06:39Principal.
06:40Since season 19, she's not had a single speaking role, meaning she's almost entirely retired.
06:46It's a shame for a lot of longtime fans, especially the ones not fond of PC Principal.
06:52But on the other hand, it reflects the inevitability of change in life.
06:57You sure this will work, Eric?
06:58What if some of the students don't eat the pizza?
07:00It doesn't matter.
07:01Enough students will crap their pants to make everyone forget about Pete Melman and Jenny
07:05Simons forever.
07:06Number 4.
07:07Satan.
07:08Puny son of Jehovah, prepare to enter thy house of pain.
07:13In the early seasons, Satan occurred frequently, usually to wreak havoc on South Park.
07:19Satan first appeared in the season 1 episode, Damien, where he almost beats Jesus before taking
07:25a dive.
07:26Hilariously, he's in a toxic relationship with former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
07:40Satan and Hussein then become major antagonists of the 1999 movie, until Kenny convinces Satan
07:46to ditch his toxic tyrant boyfriend.
07:48You're right.
07:49I should leave him.
07:50I'm just gonna tell him, Saddam, I'm going to Earth to rule alone.
07:54I'm strong, and I don't need him.
07:56That's true!
07:57As the show progressed, his prominence declined.
08:00His arc concluded in season 22, where he tried helping the boys stop Man-Bear Pig.
08:06In the end, the Lord of Hell was fatally wounded by the monster, which caused his soul to ironically
08:12ascend to heaven.
08:13Number 3.
08:20Officer Barbrady
08:21It's a hard job, but then again, I'm a hard man.
08:24For a long time, Officer Barbrady was the entire South Park Police Department.
08:29The series never shied away from joking about how incompetent an officer he is.
08:34All right, all right, I can't read!
08:37It was frequently the source of conflict in episodes, like in Chicken Lover, where he has
08:42to learn to read to save the town.
08:44Well, anyway, I don't want to give away the ending, but I will say that it spirals toward
08:49an incredible twist turn that parallels my own life.
08:53Thank you, Officer Barbrady.
08:54That was a very good book report indeed.
08:56In season 7, the Park County Police Force was introduced, and Barbrady started to fade
09:02into the background.
09:03He made a comeback in season 19, only to get fired.
09:07Somehow, he manages to get his job back the same season.
09:11Since then, he's only had brief cameos, but hasn't spoke a line in years.
09:16Oh, you've got it all wrong, my little friend!
09:19You do it like this!
09:21You gotta get him in the head!
09:23They go down quicker!
09:25Number 2, Mr. Hankey.
09:27Howdy ho!
09:29If you eat a lot of fiber on Christmas Eve, you might get lucky and spot the magical Christmas
09:33deity, Mr. Hankey.
09:35Since season 1, he lived in the sewers of South Park, but would come out once a year to
09:39spread Christmas cheer.
09:40That sure was swell!
09:41I'd say my Christmas special is going super fantastic!
09:48Hilariously, only Kyle and Chef could see him initially, but when residents begin to
09:53believe, he appears in front of everyone.
09:55As time went on, he went seasons without appearing until season 22, where he was banished to Springfield
10:02from The Simpsons.
10:03Come on, gang!
10:04Don't fight!
10:05You people have focused so hard on the things wrong with Christmas that you've forgotten
10:10what's so right about it!
10:13Fascinatingly, he was originally meant to be the show's main character.
10:17While we all like him, we have to admit that it'd be a… much worse series.
10:22Bye, everybody!
10:24Bye, Mr. Hankey!
10:29Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:33Jesus
10:34The Son of God rarely appears in newer seasons, but he should rise again.
10:39You all seem to have forgotten a lot of things.
10:41Jesus, you did answer my prayer!
10:43Actually, I was answering the prayer of Nick Donovan.
10:45Oh, that's me!
10:47Neato!
10:48Scott Malkinson
10:49Malkinson deserves more respect.
10:51But she has diabetes.
10:52You guys always rip on me for having diabetes.
10:55You guys always rip on me for having diabetes.
10:57I'm Scott Malkinson.
10:59Terrence and Phillip.
11:00When is Asses of Fire 2 coming out already?
11:03Terrence, if I die whilst in Iran, please bring my body back to Canada and bury me in
11:08a box with a side of Kraft dinner.
11:09Sam here, Phillip!
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11:24Number 1.
11:25Towelie
11:26That's why Towelie says, don't forget to bring a towel.
11:31Okay.
11:32Thanks, Towelie.
11:33You wanna get high?
11:34One of the many iconic episodes from Season 5 was Towelie, which introduced its titular
11:43character, as his name suggests.
11:45He's a talking towel, but don't say that to him or he'll retaliate.
11:49Everything okay here?
11:50Fine, except this towel has been mixing Changsauce for 15 minutes.
11:55He's clueless.
11:56Don't call me shoeless.
11:58You're shoeless.
11:59Yeah, well, you're a towel.
12:00You're a towel.
12:01Alright, that's it.
12:02Get out of here.
12:03You're fired.
12:04Since then, he's been the focus of a few episodes, like A Million Little Fibers,
12:09where he's the primary character.
12:11He appeared again in Season 14, but then vanished until Randy opened up Tegrity Farms.
12:16No!
12:17I'm not high!
12:18I haven't been high since Wednesday!
12:21Oh, oh, it is Wednesday?
12:23Given their primary product, it makes sense that Towelie immediately signed up to help.
12:29So, while he still appears occasionally, it's been years since the last Towelie episode,
12:35all of which are side-splittingly funny.
12:37Then we have no choice.
12:39We'll have to test the new prototype a little early.
12:50Don't forget to bring a towel.
12:52Who is your favorite retired South Park character?
12:55Is it the iconic chef or the lesser-known Lemmy Winks?
12:59Let us know in the comments below.
13:01The whole world's gone to hell, but how are you?
13:04I'm super!
13:06Thanks for asking!
13:08The End
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