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* BigDamnHeroes: The members of the North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes come to the rescue when the boys are at the hotel with older men from the ''other'' NAMBLA. It's also literal, as all of them are [[StoutStrength quite fat]] (except the [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers lone thin]] [[TokenMinority Black man]]).

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* BigDamnHeroes: The members of the North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes come to the rescue when the boys are at the hotel with older men from the ''other'' NAMBLA. It's also literal, as all of them are [[StoutStrength quite fat]] (except the [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers lone thin]] thin [[TokenMinority Black man]]).
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* RewatchBonus: Dr. Mephesto remarking that Cartman "looks just right" for NAMBLA is funnier once you know that he's actually a member of the "other" NAMBLA (the one for men who look like Marlon Brando)

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* RewatchBonus: Dr. Mephesto remarking that Cartman "looks just right" for NAMBLA is funnier once you know that he's actually a member of the "other" NAMBLA (the one for men who look like Marlon Brando)Brando).
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* RapeDiscretionShot: After Stuart storms into the room where the NAMBLA members are hiding, Butters emerges in time to quietly listen in on the men having their way with Stuart as he screams in agony.
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** Kenny dying and his mother giving birth to an identical replacement is played as a joke. While it still treated as a joke, ''Recap/SouthParkTheCoonAndFriendsTrilogy'' showcases it as part of Kenny/Mysterion's pathos, since he doesn't remember the being reborn part.

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** Kenny dying and his mother giving birth to an identical replacement is played as a joke. While it still treated as a joke, ''Recap/SouthParkTheCoonAndFriendsTrilogy'' [[Recap/SouthParkTheCoonAndFriendsTrilogy the Coon And Friends Trilogy]] showcases it as part of Kenny/Mysterion's pathos, since he doesn't remember the being reborn part.
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* {{Hypocrite}}: Cartman complains about outgrowing Stan, Kyle, and Kenny and needing more mature friends ... while talking to Clyde Frog, a stuffed animal.

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* MumblingBrando: The North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes.


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* MumblingBrando: The North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes, a fictional club for men who look and sound like Creator/MarlonBrando in his later years...and, for some reason, one slim, young black man.
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** One of the abortion medicine bottles Kenny looks at in the drug store has a picture of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly]], a anti-abortion activist.

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** One of the abortion medicine bottles Kenny looks at in the drug store has a picture of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly]], a an anti-abortion activist.

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** Naturally, to the real life NAMBLA organization.
* TheyKilledKennyAgain: Kenny is run over by the ambulance Stuart rides to the hospital. This even gets discussed after Carol gives birth to a boy swaddled in a similar parka.

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** Naturally, to the real life real-life NAMBLA organization.
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Kenny is run over by the ambulance Stuart rides to the hospital. This even gets discussed after Carol gives birth to a boy swaddled in a similar parka.parka.
** In Kenny's NightmareSequence, he gets ripped apart by the hellspawn that came out of Carol's womb. She and Stuart say a variant of the usual catchphrase.
---> '''Stuart:''' Oh my god! It killed Kenny!
---> '''Carol:''' Bad baby, bad!
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* AluminumChristmasTrees: The North American Man/Boy Love Association sounds like some sick pedophile joke that Trey and Matt made up, right? Nope, it's real. Even they admitted to worrying that not enough people watching the episode would believe it was real.



* NamesTheSame: In-universe with the two NAMBLA organizations, although the one for North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes doesn't exist in real life.
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: By this point Timmy's character was still developing and he seemed to be oblivious to his about everything. He actually seems cognitive here ''showing genuine discomfort'' at being referred to as "Sexy, sassy and full of spunk".

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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: By this point Timmy's character was still developing and he seemed to be oblivious to his just about everything. He actually seems cognitive here ''showing genuine discomfort'' at being referred to as "Sexy, sassy and full of spunk".
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: By this point Timmy's character was still developing and he seemed to be oblivious to his about everything. He actually seems cognitive here ''showing genuine discomfort'' at being referred to as "Sexy, sassy and full of spunk".
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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: The NAMBLA leader [[PlayingTheVictimCard tries to gain sympathy]] by claiming he just wants to be understood by everyone for his sexual orientation. Naturally, given that his group grooms ''[[PaedoHunt children]]'', neither the boys nor the townsfolk buy into his crap and have him arrested anyway.
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* BaitAndSwitch: Dr. Mephesto invites Cartman to a group he's a member of called "NAMBLA", stating that he "looks about right" for the group. This implies he's a pedophile trying to groom Cartman but it's later revealed he's part of another "NAMBLA": The North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes and believes Cartman could pass as looking like Brando.
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* TheFoodPoisoningIncident: Kenny's second attempt to prevent his parents from having a baby is having his mom, Carol, drink her favorite mixture of vodka and cocoa, which he secretly laced with "Pregnant No More" abortion pills. Unfortunately, since she's pregnant, she can't drink. Kenny's dad, Stuart, decides to drink it as well, much to Kenny's horror. Cue Stuart's eventual PottyEmergency.

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* TheFoodPoisoningIncident: Kenny's second attempt to prevent his parents from having a baby is having his mom, Carol, drink her favorite mixture of vodka and cocoa, which he secretly laced with "Pregnant No More" abortion pills. Unfortunately, since she's pregnant, she can't drink. Kenny's dad, Stuart, decides to drink it as well, instead, much to Kenny's horror. Cue Stuart's eventual PottyEmergency.



* FunWithAcronyms: The NAMBLA Dr. Mephisto is a member of isn't the North American Man/Boy Love Association; it's the North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes (a fictional club for men who look and sound like Creator/MarlonBrando in his later years...and, for some reason, one slim, young black man).

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* FunWithAcronyms: The NAMBLA Dr. Mephisto Mephesto is a member of isn't the North American Man/Boy Love Association; it's the North American Marlon Brando Look-Alikes (a fictional club for men who look and sound like Creator/MarlonBrando in his later years...and, for some reason, one slim, young black man).



** One of the abortion pill bottles Kenny looks at at the drug store has a picture of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly]], a anti-abortion activist.

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** One of the abortion pill medicine bottles Kenny looks at at in the drug store has a picture of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly]], a anti-abortion activist.
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** Naturally, to the real life NAMBLA organization.
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'''Original air date:''' 6/21/2000

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* InnocuouslyImportantEpisode: Garrison being MistakenForPedophile will actually not be forgotten. The next episode will follow up on this, as he is fired from the school and embarks on a writing career, which (after the boys move on to fourth grade) results in him coming out.

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Garrison being MistakenForPedophile will actually not be forgotten. The next episode will follow up on this, as he is fired from the school and embarks on a writing career, which (after the boys move on to fourth grade) results in him coming out.out.
** Kenny dying and his mother giving birth to an identical replacement is played as a joke. While it still treated as a joke, ''Recap/SouthParkTheCoonAndFriendsTrilogy'' showcases it as part of Kenny/Mysterion's pathos, since he doesn't remember the being reborn part.
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--->'''Kyle''': Dude. [[SickAndWrong You have sex.]] [[PunctuatedForEmphasis With. Children!]]\\
'''Stan''': Yeah, you know, we believe in equality for everybody and tolerance and all that gay stuff, but dude: ''fuck you''!\\
'''Kyle''': Seriously.

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--->'''Kyle''': --->'''Kyle:''' Dude. [[SickAndWrong You have sex.]] [[PunctuatedForEmphasis With. Children!]]\\
'''Stan''': '''Stan:''' Yeah, you know, we believe in equality for everybody and tolerance and all that gay stuff, but dude: ''fuck you''!\\
'''Kyle''': '''Kyle:''' Seriously.



* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse: On the one hand, the NAMBLA guy is right in that his sexual attraction to minors isn't his choice any more than homo- or heterosexuality is. On the other hand, it's still treated as SickAndWrong and the group gets arrested anyway.

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* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse: On the one hand, the NAMBLA guy is right in that his sexual attraction to minors isn't his choice any more than homo- or heterosexuality is. On the other hand, it's their child-molesting activities are still treated as SickAndWrong and the group gets arrested anyway.



-->'''Stuart [=McCormick=]''': [[GroinAttack I've had my nuts broken,]] [[TheFoodPoisoningIncident body poisoned,]] [[BlackComedyRape and been made love into the ass by three dozen 40-year old men.]] I just want to go home and take a hot bath!

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-->'''Stuart [=McCormick=]''': [=McCormick=]:''' [[GroinAttack I've had my nuts broken,]] [[TheFoodPoisoningIncident body poisoned,]] [[BlackComedyRape and been made love into the ass by three dozen 40-year old men.]] I just want to go home and take a hot bath!

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* TakeThat: One of the chatrooms that shows on Cartman's PC is called "Creator/JoelSchumacher Must Die", possibly a reference to the infamously negative reception regarding ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''.

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One of the chatrooms that shows on Cartman's PC is called "Creator/JoelSchumacher Must Die", possibly a reference to the infamously negative reception regarding ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''.''Film/BatmanAndRobin''.
** One of the abortion pill bottles Kenny looks at at the drug store has a picture of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly]], a anti-abortion activist.

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