South Park targets tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s Antichrist fixation in a daring new episode
In a daring new episode of South Park, the animated series tackles the bizarre obsession of billionaire tech mogul Peter Thiel with the Antichrist. The episode, titled “Twisted Christian,” aired on October 15, 2023, during the show’s 28th season.
Exploring the ’67’ Trend
The episode highlights a new cultural phenomenon—the “67” trend. This trend, derived from rapper Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7),” refers to the playful interaction where one person says “six,” and others respond with “seven,” often accompanied by a “juggling” hand gesture. Originally popularized through memes featuring NBA star LaMelo Ball, this quirky slang has taken on a life of its own among schoolchildren.
Concerns at South Park Elementary
The educators at South Park Elementary are increasingly alarmed by the trend’s rise. They believe it has a connection to “Satanic numerology.” To combat this, the school brings in an expert, who turns out to be none other than Peter Thiel—co-founder of PayPal and Palantir.
- Episode: “Twisted Christian”
- Aired: October 15, 2023
- Celebrity guest: Peter Thiel
- Trend origin: Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7)”
Thiel’s character attempts to understand why Cartman finds the “67” trend amusing. In a scene reminiscent of the classic 1973 horror film The Exorcist, he pleads with Cartman, saying, “Tell me what it means… You will tell me the significance!”
Impacts on Students and Educators
The “67” trend’s rise has led many educators to impose penalties on students. Consequences vary and include point deductions and mandatory essays for those caught using the term. Despite this, children continue to revel in the inexplicable nature of the slang, asserting its appeal.
Conclusion and Future Episodes
As the episode concludes, viewers are left on a cliffhanger. Thiel plans to take Cartman to Washington D.C., believing he can aid in stopping the imminent Antichrist. Interestingly, “Twisted Christian” marks the start of a new season for the show, which has created a buzz as the previous season wrapped up unusually early.
- Season 27: Only five episodes aired.
- Season 28: Features “Twisted Christian” as the premier episode.
- Upcoming episodes scheduled for: October 29, November 12, November 26, and December 10, 2023.
The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, confirmed that despite the season’s split, ten new episodes remain on schedule for this year as per their recent $1.5 billion deal with Paramount.
