South Park: 10 underrated characters who made the show even more iconic

South Park has presented viewers with the memorable creations of hundreds of characters, including the original four boys and the recurring town citizens. However, in addition to the most important cast members, minor characters also contributed great twists, comedy, and pathos to the show. These underappreciated characters were rarely in the spotlight, but when they were, they delivered audacious, heartwarming, or hilarious performances.

Whether it was a crazy parody, a one-liner that made everyone laugh, or an unexpectedly sincere moment, they all contributed to South Park's individualistic sound. This list is dedicated to ten underappreciated characters who made the show more iconic in their own way.

Please note: This article is solely the writer's opinion. Reader's discretion is advised.

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Here is the list of 10 underrated South Park characters who made the show even more iconic:

10. Pip

In South Park, viewers have known Pip as a British orphan. The character is based on Dickens's Great Expectations, and Pip is the star of season 4, episode 14 ("Pip"). In this episode, we see a retelling of Dickens's novel. Just like the book, when Pip visits his parents' graves, he is threatened by an escaped prisoner who shows up there. Out of compassion and maybe a little bit of fear, Pip helps the prisoner by chopping off his handcuffs and providing him with food.

We also see Pip get an anonymous offer to become a gentleman in London. There, he learns about Miss Havisham's tragic history and devotes himself to improving his rank and manners. Pip is underrated because his kindness inspires transformation, his pain feeds perseverance, and his journey, from graveyard orphan to heroic gentleman, is inspiring.

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9. DogPoo Petuski

Fans of South Park must have seen DogPoo Petuski, a former South Park background child, in the "Professor Chaos" episode of Season 6. He felt like a supporting character and was seen as a substitute for Kenny. Even Cartman described him as "more of a prop." In this episode, he awkwardly introduces himself to Butters with:

“My name is DogPoo Petuski.”

This brief confession can be seen during one of Butter's rescue missions. The audience finds it funny and endearing because it is unexpected of a character who will usually be in the background. DogPoo Petuski is a memorable and underrated comic relief icon of South Park.

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8. Ike Broflovski

In South Park, Ike Broflovski is Kyle's younger Canadian brother. He is renowned for his charming personality and blend of innocence. In Season 10, Episode 14, Ike tries to play hockey and steals the show with his endearing willpower. Audiences erupt in laughter and cheers as the young boy pushes puck after puck into the net.

This scene highlights Ike's unique personality and illustrates how even an underrated character in the series can shine with straightforward humor and scene-stealing capability.

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7. The Goth Kids

The Goth Kids are a bunch of kids from South Park Elementary known for their dark aesthetic and cynical perspectives. The main members of the group are Henrietta Biggle, Michael, Pete Thelman, and Firkle. The Goth Kids have irregular attendance, which could explain Pete's infrequent appearances in Stan's class and the common sight of them gathering in the area behind the school.

In South Park's "Goth Kids 3: Dawn of the Posers", Henrietta returns from a camp targeted at modifying her goth style, which raises concerns among Michael, Pete, and Firkle because she now identifies as emo.

Goth kids are underrated due to their unique aesthetic, emotional depth, and incisive satire. Beneath the grimness, they question norms and examine identity with a sense of humor, subtlety, and unexpected openness that are uncommon among other South Park underrated characters.

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6. Mr. Mackey

Mr. Mackey is an overly cheerful guidance counselor at South Park Elementary. Furthermore, he is known for his catchphrase"M kay." Despite his laid-back demeanor, he has an astonishing emotional depth.

In Season 17, episode "Taming Strange," Mr. Mackey informs his students that Intellilink (a new computer interface system) would be used for all school operations. However, his demonstration of the system reveals that it is not functioning properly. Mackey hires and then fires Conners over Intellilink issues, ignoring criticism and opting to upgrade to the Gold package anyway.

Mr. Mackey is an underrated South Park character because he combines oddball humor with unexpected emotional intelligence, exposing satire, resiliency, and fragility beneath his upbeat "M kay" persona.

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5. Chef

Chef is the emotional cafeteria man of South Park, who is voiced by Isaac Hayes. In the Season 2 "Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls" episode, he sells his newly invented food item at the Sundance Film Festival in town. He also created a song about the dessert, listing all the ingredients for it, but very interestingly, he forgot to mention salt.

His soothing words and voice make the scene both reassuring and entertaining, and a perfect example of Chef's ability to blend humor, music, and soul to become a subtle South Park star.

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4. Satan

Satan in South Park is a little more than just the Devil. He is a romantic and dramatic character whose heart is unexpectedly tender. In the Season 10, "Hell on Earth 2006" episode, he hosts a crazy Halloween party where even celebrities and demons are around. When Satan is anxiously planning the party, caring about the decor and who will be there, his peculiarity endears him to viewers because it reveals his frailty.

The episode received critical acclaim for its comedic nature, the fact that Satan has layers to his character, and his emotional concern in ensuring the party runs smoothly. Such an aspect of the Devil demonstrates the power of South Park to show that even the most well-known characters can be made human.

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3. Craig Tucker

Craig Tucker is the carefree kid on South Park who is deadpan and flips people off. In the season 21 episode "Put It Down," he helps Tweek Tweak overcome his fear of international conflict. At the end of the episode, he even sings a duet with Tweek during a school assembly, urging all the listeners to abandon the uncontrolled use of mobile devices.

The fans on Reddit describe it as one of the nicest relationship scenes in South Park, and they like the way Craig has been evolving emotionally. The moment highlights that his silent character and caring behavior are minor but significant elements in a scene.

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2. Tweek Tweak

Tweek Tweak is the jittery, coffee-addicted kid from South Park who is constantly anxious and has outbursts of paranoid beliefs. In Season 21, Episode 2, he performs a manic, emotional service at a school assembly about tensions with North Korea and how frightening the world appears. The scene has very tangible emotional depth, and his voice is shot with fear as he trembles.

Tweek's boyfriend Craig begins to console him, revealing his vulnerability and need for comfort. His relatable nervous breakdown earned the episode praise from both fans and critics. It reveals that, despite being used as a source of comic relief, Tweek has shockingly deep feelings relevant to the modern South Park story.

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1. Jimmy Valmer

Jimmy Valmer is the charming, stuttering stand-up comedian of South Park and is known for his ability to make jokes and for his phrase,

“Wow, what a terrific audience!”

Jimmy created the now-famous fishsticks joke, which went viral after the Season 13 episode "Fishsticks," IYKYK. His deadpan humor and timing are at their best when he takes a shot at Cartman while he is eating potato chips. Jimmy is one of South Park's most underappreciated performers. We can firmly say that this memorable moment shows his unadulterated comedic skills.