Content guide
Skip for under 14
South Park S1 E8, “8. Starvin' Marvin”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 4/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 14. After the boys contact an agency that helps starving children, Government authorities send Cartman to Ethiopia. Meanwhile, the town holds a drive for canned goods; and turkeys revolt against a genetic engineer.
Across the episode we counted 14 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (2); Swearing (12). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in South Park S1 E8:
No punches below the belt, holding or miracles.
Come on, you little wuss, fight! Throw a punch.
Swearing 12 moments
How Swearing shows up in South Park S1 E8:
Thanks for burning everything, you little bitch.
It's fun! - You son of a bitch! I told you Red Mega Man! Now I can't make Ultra Mega Mega Man.
Where are you from? - The Seventh Layer of Hell.
Hey, who cut your hair, Stevie Wonder? - Whoa! - Damn, what a freak! - I had a Poofy Pie in that desk! - Feel the wrath of the fallen angel.
Five minutes until recess is over, you little bastards.
Oh, dude! What the hell's going on? It's that guy from the public access show.
Not you, damn it! Jesus, my father says he chooses you.
Holy crap, dude.
Oh, yeah? Satan weighs in at Jesus Christ weighs in at Oh, crap.
Recess sucks without any slides or nothing.
Nancy Kerrigan sucks.
They killed Kenny! - You bastard! Goodbye, guys.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.