South Park season 21 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
When South Park's school cancels Columbus Day, Randy Marsh leads a fervent campaign against the holiday, citing Columbus's atrocities. Meanwhile, Stan Marsh grapples with social fallout from his father's actions. In an ironic twist, Stan uncovers Randy's hypocritical past of celebrating Columbus. Simultaneously, a DNA test reveals Randy's high Neanderthal ancestry, adding to his identity crisis. The episode culminates with the school replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, a holiday for airing grievances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Columbus Day canceled at the school?
It was canceled because Randy Marsh convinced the school board that Columbus was a genocidal murderer.
What was Randy Marsh's campaign against Columbus Day about?
His campaign focused on highlighting the atrocities committed by Columbus and included defacing a Columbus statue in New York.
How did Stan Marsh react to his father's campaign?
Stan was confused and troubled, as his father's actions negatively affected his social life.
What was the boys' plan to save Columbus Day?
They planned to research Columbus's offensive actions and pretend to care about them to save the holiday.
What did Stan find out about his father, Randy?
Stan discovered that Randy had a history of dressing up as Columbus, which was hypocritical given his current stance.
What is DNAandMe?
DNAandMe is a genetic testing service advertised in the episode, showing people discovering their minority ancestries.
What were Randy Marsh's DNA test results?
The results showed he had no Native American ancestry but a high percentage of Neanderthal DNA.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day?
Indigenous Peoples Day is a new holiday declared by the school to replace Columbus Day, focusing on expressing grievances.
How did the community celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day?
The community engaged in the holiday's tradition by openly expressing negative feelings and grievances.