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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: The callousness of Cartman--and to a lesser extent Kenny, who sides with the former--when Ike is taken away bites him in the ass when the parents suggest spending ''their'' present money on finding Ike, ultimately forcing Cartman to help to avoid losing their own Christmas. Downplayed with Stan, who was more ''reluctant'' to help because he didn't think appealing to the PM of Canada was realistic (and in a sense, he was [[TheManBehindTheCurtain technically proven right]]).
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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: The callousness of Cartman--and Cartman -- and to a lesser extent Kenny, who sides with the former--when former -- when Ike is taken away bites him in the ass when the parents suggest spending ''their'' present money on finding Ike, ultimately forcing Cartman to help to avoid losing their own Christmas. Downplayed {{Downplayed|Trope}} with Stan, who was more ''reluctant'' to help because he didn't think appealing to the PM of Canada was realistic (and in a sense, he was [[TheManBehindTheCurtain technically proven right]]).
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* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: The boys initially refuse to help Kyle, due to how close it is to Christmas. After Stan and Kenny leave, Cartman hangs back to assure Kyle that he wouldn't help him at any time of year.
* JerkassBall: {{Downplayed|Trope}} with Stan and Kenny. Stan is at first apathetic to Kyle worrying about Ike, but is the first of the boys actually willing to help him, even risking missing Christmas (though he does say they ought to get back in time for it). Kenny, for his part, isn't exactly encouraging or helpful to Kyle, but it's suggested that [[ProperlyParanoid he's worried about some force of nature endangering him again]].
* JerkassBall: {{Downplayed|Trope}} with Stan and Kenny. Stan is at first apathetic to Kyle worrying about Ike, but is the first of the boys actually willing to help him, even risking missing Christmas (though he does say they ought to get back in time for it). Kenny, for his part, isn't exactly encouraging or helpful to Kyle, but it's suggested that [[ProperlyParanoid he's worried about some force of nature endangering him again]].
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* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: The boys initially refuse to help Kyle, due to how close it is to Christmas. After Stan and Kenny leave, Cartman hangs back to assure Kyle that he wouldn't help him at any time of year.
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* ThrowTheDogABone: Despite finding them annoying (not to mention setting them back on their adventure) Kyle calls out the New Canadian Minister's laws that hurt his Canadian Companions in this episode.
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* ThrowTheDogABone: Despite finding them annoying (not to mention setting them back on their adventure) adventure), Kyle calls out the New Canadian Minister's laws that hurt his Canadian Companions in this episode.
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* BringIt: Cartman repeatedly when blaming Kyle for missing out on Christmas. When Kyle reluctantly obliges in the end, a minor slap leaves Cartman bawling like a baby.
* TheDreaded: Scott to all Canadians. Everyone hates running into him because he's a dick, and most actively flee in terror.
* InstantlyProvenWrong: When it's first suggested that the townspeople pool their present money to help the Broflovskis, Cartman openly scoffs at such a suggestion and doubts anyone would agree. Then his mother says that sounds like a great idea, leading to other adults agreeing.
* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: The boys initially refuse to help Kyle, due to how close it is to Christmas. After Stan and Kenny leave, Cartman hangs back to assure Kyle that he wouldn't help him at any time of year.
* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: The boys initially refuse to help Kyle, due to how close it is to Christmas. After Stan and Kenny leave, Cartman hangs back to assure Kyle that he wouldn't help him at any time of year.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: Stan is a little passive-aggressive about Ike's re-adoption by his real parents at first, but he does give the notion to Kyle that flying all the way to Canada in one Christmas, much less appealing to the Prime Minister there, is far easier said than done.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: JerkassHasAPoint:
** Stan is a little passive-aggressive about Ike's re-adoption by his real parents at first, but he does give the notion to Kyle that flying all the way to Canada in one Christmas, much less appealing to the Prime Minister there, is far easier said thandone.done.
** Cartman ended up being exactly right that Lu Kim's plane was a safety hazard. The boys are lucky to survive the crash.
** Stan is a little passive-aggressive about Ike's re-adoption by his real parents at first, but he does give the notion to Kyle that flying all the way to Canada in one Christmas, much less appealing to the Prime Minister there, is far easier said than
** Cartman ended up being exactly right that Lu Kim's plane was a safety hazard. The boys are lucky to survive the crash.
* LittleNo: When the guard initially refuses the group entry and says the Prime Minister isn't there, Kyle has this reaction.
* LovableCoward: The Canadians reacted to the plane crash by hiding. One pokes out to ask the boys if this is an invasion.
* LovableCoward: The Canadians reacted to the plane crash by hiding. One pokes out to ask the boys if this is an invasion.
* MoodWhiplash:
** After the adults agree to use present money to help the Broflovskis, a depressed Kyle is shown walking the streets to the sound of somber Christmas music. All of a sudden Cartman runs up and screams, "YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE!"
** Kyle gives a speech about how Ike is his true brother, despite them not being related. The Prime Minister says that's a nice speech before angrily refusing him.
** After the adults agree to use present money to help the Broflovskis, a depressed Kyle is shown walking the streets to the sound of somber Christmas music. All of a sudden Cartman runs up and screams, "YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE!"
** Kyle gives a speech about how Ike is his true brother, despite them not being related. The Prime Minister says that's a nice speech before angrily refusing him.
* NoYou: As ever, Scott has this reaction to people calling him a dick.
* RaceAgainstTheClock: Ahead of the flight, Cartman calculates they have 52 hours before Christmas. He reasons they have 28 hours to succeed in order for their parents to have enough time to buy presents, so he sets his watch accordingly. The clock runs out immediately after Kyle and Ike are reunited, leaving Stan and Cartman thinking Christmas is ruined.
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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: What is the first thing Lu Kim does when he realizes his plane is crashing? Jump from the plane with the only parachute.
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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: ScrewThisImOuttaHere:
** What is the first thing Lu Kim does when he realizes his plane is crashing? Jump from the plane with the onlyparachute.parachute.
** When Scott first appears, all the Canadian locals in sight (save a doctor) flee in a panic.
* TakeThat: The boys are told to get where they're going by following the road.
-->'''Cartman:''' Which road?\\
'''Canadian:''' This is Canada. We only have one road.
** What is the first thing Lu Kim does when he realizes his plane is crashing? Jump from the plane with the only
** When Scott first appears, all the Canadian locals in sight (save a doctor) flee in a panic.
* TakeThat: The boys are told to get where they're going by following the road.
-->'''Cartman:''' Which road?\\
'''Canadian:''' This is Canada. We only have one road.
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* PlaneAwfulFlight: Tuong Lu Kim, owner of the local Chinese restaurant City Wok, also operates City Airline, which consists of a very poor miniplane.
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* PlaneAwfulFlight: Tuong Lu Kim, owner of the local Chinese restaurant City Wok, also operates City Airline, Airlines, which consists of a very poor miniplane.
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This isn't really karma for anyone other than Cartman. Kenny tagged along for an unexplained reason (though it's implied he thought he'd get killed, as mentioned) and Stan was merely reluctant to help Kyle, mostly because he didn't think getting the PM of Canada to appeal would actually work. Also misuse of Et Tu Brute, which is when someone's friend(s) won't help them even after they get shunned by everyone else.
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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Stan, Kenny, and Cartman refuse to help Kyle find Ike out of their desire to have a Christmas adventure. They are instead ''forced'' to help him when it becomes clear the parents of the town will spend all the money for their presents on it instead if they don't find him in time.
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* EtTuBrute: None of Kyle's friends are willing to help him out concerning Ike being taken away, and even try to dissuade their parents from spending their money on helping their cause instead of [[ItsAllAboutMe buying them presents]], ''only'' agreeing to help Kyle for that reason alone.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: The callousness of Cartman--and to a lesser extent Kenny, who sides with the former--when Ike is taken away bites him in the ass when the parents suggest spending ''their'' present money on finding Ike, ultimately forcing Cartman to help to avoid losing their own Christmas. Downplayed with Stan, who was more ''reluctant'' to help because he didn't think appealing to the PM of Canada was realistic (and in a sense, he was [[TheManBehindTheCurtain technically proven right]]).
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* JerkassBall: Stan refuses to help Kyle out with finding Ike and even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a Christmas adventure" and because it becomes clear the parents will spend their present money on that instead.
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* JerkassBall: {{Downplayed|Trope}} with Stan refuses and Kenny. Stan is at first apathetic to Kyle worrying about Ike, but is the first of the boys actually willing to help Kyle out with finding Ike and him, even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a risking missing Christmas adventure" and because it becomes clear the (though he does say they ought to get back in time for it). Kenny, for his part, isn't exactly encouraging or helpful to Kyle, but it's suggested that [[ProperlyParanoid he's worried about some force of nature endangering him again]].
* JerkassHasAPoint: Stan is a little passive-aggressive about Ike's re-adoption by his real parentswill spend their present money on at first, but he does give the notion to Kyle that instead. flying all the way to Canada in one Christmas, much less appealing to the Prime Minister there, is far easier said than done.
* JerkassHasAPoint: Stan is a little passive-aggressive about Ike's re-adoption by his real parents
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* LaserGuidedKarma: The callousness of Kyle's friends when Ike is taken away bites them when the parents suggest spending ''their'' present money on finding him, ultimately forcing them to help to avoid losing their own Christmas.
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* NotInThisForYourRevolution: The Prime Minister of Canada insists his laws are sticking, but not at all for Scott's argument about loyalty to Canada (which he seems to ignore completely), but simply because [[PointyHairedBoss "he's the Prime Minister of Canada and he can do whatever he wants"]].
** Stan, Kenny and Cartman help Kyle not because they care for him, but because they want to ensure the parents don't blow the money for their presents on it instead.
** Stan, Kenny and Cartman help Kyle not because they care for him, but because they want to ensure the parents don't blow the money for their presents on it instead.
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* NotInThisForYourRevolution: NotInThisForYourRevolution:
** The Prime Minister of Canada insists his laws are sticking, but not at all for Scott's argument about loyalty to Canada (which he seems to ignore completely), but simply because [[PointyHairedBoss "he's the Prime Minister of Canada and he can do whatever he wants"]].
**Stan, Kenny and Cartman help helps Kyle not because they care he cares for him, but because they want he wants to ensure the parents don't his mom doesn't blow the money for their his presents on it instead. Kenny's reason for helping Kyle isn't elaborated on, but he does side with Cartman mid-way through the episode, and even Stan at certain points seems oddly focused on getting a Christmas adventure out of the whole thing, rather than Ike's safety.
** The Prime Minister of Canada insists his laws are sticking, but not at all for Scott's argument about loyalty to Canada (which he seems to ignore completely), but simply because [[PointyHairedBoss "he's the Prime Minister of Canada and he can do whatever he wants"]].
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* WithFriendsLikeThese: Kyle's "friends" don't give a crap that Ike might be gone forever. Even when everyone decides to give money to the Broflovski's for Christmas, they (mostly Cartman really) blame Kyle for ruining Christmas [[MisplacedRetribution even though it was Chef's idea]].
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* WithFriendsLikeThese: Kyle's "friends" friends are either apathetic (Stan) or flat out don't give a crap that Ike might be gone forever. forever (Cartman). Even when everyone decides to give money to the Broflovski's Broflovskis for Christmas, they (mostly Cartman really) blame blames Kyle for ruining Christmas [[MisplacedRetribution even though it was Chef's idea]].idea]]. {{Zig Zagged|Trope}} later on, as Stan does show that he cares about getting his best friend's brother back to a greater degree as the episode moves forward, while Kenny's feelings are left somewhat ambiguous.
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* LaserGuidedKarma: The callousness of Kyle's friends when Ike is taken away bites them when the parents suggest spending ''their'' present money on finding him, ultimately forcing them to help to avoid losing their own Christmas.
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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Stan, Kenny, and Cartman refuse to help Kyle find Ike out of their desire to have a Christmas adventure. They are instead ''forced'' to help him when it becomes clear the parents of the town will spend all the money for their presents on it instead if they don't find him in time.
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* EtTuBrute: None of Kyle's friends are willing to help him out concerning Ike being taken away, and even try to dissuade their parents from spending their money on helping their cause instead of [[ItsAllAboutMe buying them presents]].
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* EtTuBrute: None of Kyle's friends are willing to help him out concerning Ike being taken away, and even try to dissuade their parents from spending their money on helping their cause instead of [[ItsAllAboutMe buying them presents]].presents]], ''only'' agreeing to help Kyle for that reason alone.
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* JerkassBall: Stan refuses to help Kyle out with finding Ike and even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a Christmas adventure".
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* JerkassBall: Stan refuses to help Kyle out with finding Ike and even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a Christmas adventure".adventure" and because it becomes clear the parents will spend their present money on that instead.
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* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: A parental example regarding Ike. When Ike’s biological parents learn that his adoptive brother, Kyle, came all the way to Canada to get him, they decide to let Ike be with his adoptive family knowing that he would be happier with them.
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* KindnessBall: The South Park adults feel awful for the Broflovskis and decide to give all the money they were saving for Christmas to the family so they can use it to appeal to the Canadian Prime Minister and get Ike back from Canada.
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* NiceJobFixingItVillain: Scott brings the Gintses to the Canadian Prime Minister at the same time as the Boys in the hopes that it will convince the Prime Minister to keep Ike in Canada. Instead, the Gintses are moved by Kyle's pleas and decide to allow Ike to return to America.
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* TemptingFate: Gerald talks about togetherness on the first night of Chanukah and says nothing can tear his family apart. Then the doorbell rings...
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* TemptingFate: TemptingFate:
** Gerald talks about togetherness on the first night of Chanukah and says nothing can tear his family apart. Then the doorbellrings...rings...
** Before the flight, Kyle promises Kenny he won't die during their trip, but the Canadian Prime Minister decided otherwise.
** Gerald talks about togetherness on the first night of Chanukah and says nothing can tear his family apart. Then the doorbell
** Before the flight, Kyle promises Kenny he won't die during their trip, but the Canadian Prime Minister decided otherwise.
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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: What is the first thing Lu Kim does when he realizes his plane is crashing? Jump from the plane with the only parachute.
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* ThrowTheDogABone: Despite finding them annoying (not to mention setting them back on their adventure) Kyle calls out the New Canadian Minister's laws that hurt his Canadian Companions in this episode.
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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Completely by accident. At the time the episode aired, "bullshit" was a word that still wasn't allowed per network standards, but the French-Canadian mime says it aloud while he's singing, completely uncensored. WordOfGod guesses this might've just been confusion on Creator/ComedyCentral's part on [[{{Malaproper}} what the word was]], given that it was pronounced with a French accent.
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* JerkassBall: Stan refuses to help Kyle out with finding Ike and even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a Christmas adventure". Possibly subverted with Kenny, who seems to not want to join along due to being ProperlyParanoid.
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* JerkassBall: Stan refuses to help Kyle out with finding Ike and even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a Christmas adventure". Possibly subverted with Kenny, who seems to not want to join along due to being ProperlyParanoid.
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* JerkassBall: Stan refuses to help Kyle out with finding Ike and even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a Christmas adventure". Subverted with Kenny, who seems to not want to join along due to being ProperlyParanoid.
* KickTheDog: Saddam makes Canada miserable by creating detrimental laws just to prove how evil he is.
* KickTheDog: Saddam makes Canada miserable by creating detrimental laws just to prove how evil he is.
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* JerkassBall: Stan refuses to help Kyle out with finding Ike and even blames him for "ruining Christmas". He only goes with him so he can have "a Christmas adventure". Subverted Possibly subverted with Kenny, who seems to not want to join along due to being ProperlyParanoid.
* KickTheDog: Saddam makes Canada miserable by creating detrimental laws -- and [[TheyKilledKennyAgain murders Kenny]] -- just to prove how evil he is.
* KickTheDog: Saddam makes Canada miserable by creating detrimental laws -- and [[TheyKilledKennyAgain murders Kenny]] -- just to prove how evil he is.
