Content guide
Heavy — skip for under 16
South Park S16 E5, “Butterballs”, scores 2/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 5/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 5/5 — Heavy — skip for under 16.
Across the episode we counted 18 flagged moments in 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (5); Violence & injury (1); Swearing (11); Homophobic jokes (1). 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.
Parents need to know
Age 16+Language, nudity, homophobic jokes in adult animation.
Parents need to know that South Park S16 E5, "Butterballs", is a adult animation episode. The series is known for tV-MA. Rated here so you know which episodes are roughest, not because it is kids TV. Driven by swearing (explicit, in dialogue), with nudity & bodies alongside it. Violence is mild but includes I didn't beat up Dr. Sexual content is explicit — for example, Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue. Language includes strong swearing — for example, You think you're fucking tough? You don't look fucking tough. This episode includes homophobic jokes — for example, "Â You're a little faggot. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Nudity & bodies 5 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in South Park S16 E5:
- Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue.
You're gonna stop bullying? With Cartman singing about his vagina? It's about awareness.
Just be careful you don't end up naked and jacking it in San Diego.
But when you're naked and jacking it in San Diego, don't ask me for help.
…I don't need no shirt, no Gonna to take them pants right off On such a bright day, who needs underwear or socks Been around God's country, and there's one thing I know There's no better place for jacking it…
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in South Park S16 E5:
I didn't beat up Dr.
Swearing 11 moments
How Swearing shows up in South Park S16 E5:
You think you're fucking tough? You don't look fucking tough.
Put it in your fucking mouth.
Get the fuck out of here.
You got any more money? No, you took it all! Why don't you do something about it? Do something, you little bitch.
You're Grandma's bitch.
You greedy, selfish, little prick! You gonna cry? Go ahead, let me see you cry.
Only problem is America doesn't give a shit about an old fart with a Captain Kangaroo haircut.
Life sucks sometimes, but it will pass.
It's got piss all over it.
What the hell does that mean? Oh, Heavens to Betsy.
What the hell were you thinking? Everyone just saw that the bully victim in your movie is a violent psychopath.
Homophobic jokes 1 moment
How Homophobic jokes shows up in South Park S16 E5:
"Â You're a little faggot.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.