History Recap / SouthParkS17E7BlackFriday

Black Friday is almost here, and the security of South Park Mall is preparing accordingly. An orientation for new recruits is in process, revealing that the first twenty shoppers in the store will recieve 80% off. Of course, the shoppers are willing to fight, even kill, each other for the best holiday deals. Among the new recruits is Randy Marsh, who claims that he is trying to earn some extra holiday cash. Meanwhile, Wizard Cartman gathers the fighters of Zauron for a meeting in the Great Hall (i.e. his basement). He tells the assembled group about the existence of Black Friday, and how they can take advantage of its deals to get the otherwise unaffordable next gen gaming devices they need to survive. Finally, we see a news report on the upcoming Black Friday sale, in which the consumers detail their plans and methods to be the first inside.

That night, Randy comes home from work, only to be confronted by Sharon. Randy continues to insist that he's only working a temp job in security to make holiday money, but when Sharon accuses him using the job to get to the front of the line on Black Friday. Randy reluctantly admits to this, saying that nobody else has thought of that idea. Sharon tells him that the purpose of Black Friday is to buy things for other people, not for yourself. Randy, however, will have none of it. Meanwhile, Cartman reluctantly negotiates with the ''Star Trek'' kids to join his Xbox One army, then tells Kyle that winning Stan back to their side is a lost cause, saying that they'll have to expand their army in order to "out-''Game of Thrones'' him". At this point, Butters rants about the show's emphasis on gay wieners over dragons, noting how straight wieners aren't as erect.

That night, Cartman takes [[WholesomeCrossdresser Lady McCormick]] to the Garden of Amdros, telling "her" that Kyle may switch to the [=PS4=] side, and that she'll have to use her influence over the others to take care of him if that happens. It is then revealed that the garden is owned by an old man, who is growing intolerant of the kids having talks of betrayal in it. At the mall, Randy is checking out the electronics store, wondering what to get for Black Friday. Old Cap visits him and assumes that the reason Randy took this part-time job is because he actually cares about people. The old security chief tells him that he lost his son years ago, and that he promised his wife that this will be the last Black Friday he worked. Meanwhile, Stan is informed that Cartman's army is outnumbering his own with more alliances, and that the Vampire Kids are still undecided on the console of their choice. The [=PS4=] kids are giving up hope in making their system the standard, but Stan asks what would they do in their DarkestHour on ''Game of Thrones''.

** Several scenes are reminiscent of ''GameOfThrones''. The ending is a parody of the final shot of the finale to the first season.

** Butters repeatedly says ''GameOfThrones'' is nothing but gay sex.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Kenny's "Lady [=McCormick=]" guise [[https://twitter.com/SouthPark/status/403350692359708672 originally looked a little different]].

On their way to the next meeting, Butters tells Cartman that he has finally watched ''Game of Thrones'', noting how he was disturbed by the amount of "gay wieners" on the show. They arrive at Cartman's backyard, where Cartman announces that the kindergarteners will be joining the army. However, the subsequent cheering is disrupted when Craig realises that some of the other kids want {{Xbox One}}s rather than {{PlayStation 4}}s. In fact, Cartman had not specified that they were fighting for Xboxes. Since the kids refuse to commit to one machine, the army ends up being shundered. Sir Kyle is shocked to see his friend Sir Stan joining the PS4 army, perferring the console's touchpad interface over Xbox One's all-in-one entertainment features.

Over at the mall, the security guards recieve news about a new "Stop-Touching-Me [[Series/SesameStreet Elmo]]" doll being released in time for Black Friday. To their horror, they discover shoppers already lining up outside for the Black Friday sales. As Old Cap directs the Black Friday shoppers to a line specifically created for them, Stan and the PS4 kids visit the Goth Kids at South Park Elementary, asking them to join their cause. Of course, the Goth Kids want to get PS4s because they're blacker, but they want to wait until they are cheaper and more available. Stan argues that if the Goths wait it out, then they risk the new Xboxes becoming the standard, but the Goths don't care.

That night, Cartman takes [[WholesomeCrossdresser Lady McCormick]] to the Garden of Amdros, telling "her" that Kyle may switch to the PS4 side, and that she'll have to use her influence over the others to take care of him if that happens. It is then revealed that the garden is owned by an old man, who is growing intolerant of the kids having talks of betrayal in it. At the mall, Randy is checking out the electronics store, wondering what to get for Black Friday. Old Cap visits him and assumes that the reason Randy took this part-time job is because he actually cares about people. The old security chief tells him that he lost his son years ago, and that he promised his wife that this will be the last Black Friday he worked. Meanwhile, Stan is informed that Cartman's army is outnumbering his own with more alliances, and that the Vampire Kids are still undecided on the console of their choice. The PS4 kids are giving up hope in making their system the standard, but Stan asks what would they do in their DarkestHour on ''Game of Thrones''.

Meanwhile, the PS4 army has seen a resurgence, having gained more allies, including the Goths and the Vampires. The episode ends with the revelation that Lady [=McCormick=] has become the new leader of the PS4 army.

* AnalogyBackfire: Stan explains to the Goths that if Xbox One becomes the standard, "the PS4 would be like Betamax was to VHS." This analogy falls flat when the Goths indicate they don't know what VHS is.

* ConflictBall: The town being so divided between those who want an X-Box One and those who want a PS4 is a bit unusual given the ''massive'' backlash against the X-box One, none of which is acknowledged in the episode. The PS4 fans end up being out numbered, despite the real life pre orders for the PS4 dwarfing those of the X-box One by a great deal. This might just be because there'd no conflict between the boys otherwise.

Black Friday is almost here, and the security of South Park Mall is preparing accordingly. An orientation for new recruits is in process, revealing that the first shoppers in the store will recieve 80% off. Of course, the shoppers are willing to fight, even kill, each other for the best holiday deals. Among the new recruits is Randy Marsh, who claims that he is trying to earn some extra holiday cash. Meanwhile, Wizard Cartman gathers the fighters of Zauron for a meeting in the Great Hall (i.e. his basement). He tells the assembled group about the existence of Black Friday, and how they can take advantage of its deals to get the otherwise unaffordable next gen gaming devices they need to survive. Finally, we see a news report on the upcoming Black Friday sale, in which the consumers detail their plans and methods to be the first inside.

Back at Cartman's house, the Zauron army is preparing themselves for Black Friday when Paladin Butters brings Cartman news of a faction agreeing to join them. However, he greets Cartman with a salute, and when informed that the characters in ''Series/GameOfThrones'' don't salute, he admits he hasn't watched the show yet. Cartman is still dissatisfied with the size of his army, and refuses to accept a group of kids who play ''Franchise/StarTrek'' when Clyde suggests them. Meanwhile, Randy is bored at the mall, and engauges in some small talk with another guard, who tells him of his experience with the last Black Friday rush, saying that his group was saved by Old Cap, the head of security with a scarred eye.

On their way to the next meeting, Butters tells Cartman that he has finally watched ''Game of Thrones'', noting how he was disturbed by the amount of "gay wieners" on the show. They arrive at Cartman's backyard, where Cartman announces that the kindergarteners will be joining the army. However, the subsequent cheering is disrupted when Craig realises that some of the other kids want {{Xbox One}}s rather than {{PlayStation 4}}s. In fact, Cartman had not specified that they were fighting for Xboxes. Since the kids refuse to commit to one machine, the army ends up being shundered. Kyle is shocked to see Stan joining the PS4 army, perferring the console's touchpad interface over Xbox One's all-in-one entertainment features.

''(work in progress)''

* CoolScars: The head security guard has a large scar over his eye. Subverted; it turns out to be a fake stick-on prosthetic to symbolize his leadership, and he gives it to Randy to wear when he dies, telling him he's the new leader.

** Fridge Brilliance kicks in when you remember Comedy Central is sponsored by Microsoft.

** The "Stop-Touching-Me [[Series/SesameStreet Elmo]]" doll is based on "Tickle-Me Elmo" and the accusations of Kevin Clash molesting underage boys.

-->'''Clyde:''' Website/{{Twitter}} says they're introduciing a new [[Series/SesameStreet Elmo]] doll this Christmas.\\

** Cartman rants about how pre-orders are committing money to people who haven't even finished their game yet, referencing the numerous delays for ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth''.

!!This episode contain examples of:

* AsYouKnow: Said word-for-word by the head security guard as he explains that Black Friday shoppers can go crazy.

-->'''Cartman:''' You know what you get for pre-ordering a game? A big dick in your mouth.

* SeriousBusiness: Black Friday is this for all of South Park. A security guard even says so.

** This episode also references the criticism of the Xbox One for being too expensive, describing people who support it anyway by having the detractors say "that's how Xbox people all are".

** The security chief's death is beaded on a scene from ''Film/PayItForward''.

!!This episode contain examples of

* NoEnding: The episode ends with the [=PlayStation=] 4 supporters hailing Kenny as their leader, with no battle or anything.

** The "Stop-Touching-Me Elmo" doll is based on "Tickle-Me Elmo" and the accusations of Kevin Clash molesting underage boys.