South Park’s sixteenth season brought us one of its most absurdly prophetic episodes: . Premiering in September 2012, it took aim at the growing cultural obsession with safety, specifically regarding concussions in football, and the "softening" of society. The Satirical Playbook
: Instead of tackling, players must hug and compliment their opponents. [S16E8] Sarcastaball
The episode kicks off when Randy Marsh becomes incensed that South Park Elementary has banned kickoffs in football to prevent injuries. In a fit of pure sarcasm at a PTA meeting, he suggests a "better" version of the game: : Bras and tinfoil hats. The Equipment : A balloon instead of a pigskin. South Park’s sixteenth season brought us one of