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South Park S21E08 Review: Water Bears, the NFL, and the New Heidi

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In a classic South Park twist, the "government agents" monitoring the experiment are revealed to be representatives from the . Facing plummeting ratings due to various controversies and anthem protests, Jerry Jones and the league are looking for a new, loyal fanbase that won't protest or care about concussions: the water bears . Seeing thousands of microscopic creatures wearing tiny NFL hats and jerseys is a peak absurdist moment for the season. Heidi Turner: The "New" Cartman [S21E8] Game On!

, as Heidi becomes a monster to cope with Cartman. South Park S21E08 Review: Water Bears, the NFL,

Of course, Nathan and Mimsy—the show’s classic "Looney Tunes-esque" villains—try to sabotage the project, only to accidentally make the water bears even smarter, eventually leading the creatures to perform the "Hokey Pokey" under the microscope. The NFL’s Hail Mary Seeing thousands of microscopic creatures wearing tiny NFL

" Moss Piglets " is a strange, messy, but ultimately rewarding episode. It tackles: