South Park season 23 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In South Park, Randy's Tegridy Farms struggles financially post-China market loss, prompting him to innovate Tegridy Burgers, a plant-based burger made from weed remnants. Meanwhile, at school, changes to the lunch menu for health and sustainability reasons, like replacing Sloppy Joe Day with fish, spark student protests and outrage, particularly from Eric Cartman. The introduction of plant-based options from Incredible Meat further stirs controversy. Randy's Tegridy Burger becomes popular, but he faces backlash for unethical practices. Ultimately, Eric accepts the plant-based cafeteria food, realizing it's not much different from his beloved processed foods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tegridy Farms struggling financially?
Tegridy Farms is struggling due to lost revenue from the Chinese market and high costs.
What changes upset the students at school regarding lunch?
The school replaced popular meals like Sloppy Joe Day with healthier, sustainable options like fish, causing student discontent.
How does Randy get inspired to create Tegridy Burgers?
Randy gets inspired after trying a plant-based Impossible Burger at Burger King.
What is the main ingredient in Tegridy Burgers?
Tegridy Burgers are made from discarded weed parts from Tegridy Farms.
How do the students react to the new school menu?
Some students protest for healthier options, while others, like Eric Cartman, react negatively to the changes.
Who supplies the new plant-based food for the school cafeteria?
Incredible Meat, a company specializing in plant-based foods, becomes the new supplier for the school cafeteria.
What controversy surrounds Tegridy Burger?
Tegridy Burger faces backlash when Randy is exposed for killing cows to protect his weed burger business.
How does Eric Cartman react to the plant-based cafeteria food?
Eric initially collapses in anger but later accepts the plant-based food, realizing it's similar to his preferred processed foods.
What lesson does Eric Cartman learn about school cafeteria food?
Eric learns that school cafeteria food, whether meat-based or plant-based, is essentially processed and similar to his favorite junk foods.