Top 10 Best South Park Characters

Cartman is one of the worst human beings in the history of fiction. He's a narcissist and a sociopath, for starters. He'll betray his friends, family, or anyone else who stands in the way of whatever petty and insignificant goal has captured his attention.

And yet, against all odds, he's the most loathsome character we've ever loved. Whether it's his grating voice, petulant whining, or brilliant business ideas like, "Oh Randy, you're breaking my balls here. You're breaking my balls, Randy," there are things only Cartman can do. Only Cartman could feed Scott Tenorman his parents, get his mother arrested, or change the future of civilization just to play the Nintendo Wii.

Cartman is that kid you hung out with even though you hated him. Or maybe he's the kid you realize you hated only after growing up. And while he's just a kid, some kids are already huge jerks. At the same time, Cartman represents our id. He's the one who says what we want to say but can't, and does what we fantasize about doing but are held back from by civilization.

Cartman is the biggest contribution South Park has made to the world of animated characters, and that's saying something. Even if you think he's one-note, you have to admit it's one awesome note.

Honestly, Butters is one of the most stable and sensible people in South Park, which is saying a lot, seeing as he is a 10-year-old. Compared to many of the other characters, he's a breath of fresh air. He keeps things funny and interesting, but he's not obnoxious and overbearing like some other characters.

Butters is one of the most iconic characters in South Park. His trademark is childlike innocence and ignorance. In all these weird adventures he gets caught up in, he's still positive and optimistic. In my opinion, he's a blinding ray of sunshine amid the darkness of the other South Park characters.

That's what makes him so special and, in my view, the best character in South Park. You can't change my mind.

Kyle has really shown great growth. When the show first began, Kyle was actually kind of boring and was a less funny version of Stan. But ever since Season 5, he has really changed, becoming more determined and standing up to Cartman because it's the morally correct thing to do. He's just interesting and funny overall.

Kyle is now a bright, able, courageous, and persistent kid who excels in dry humor and sarcasm. He has great one-liners and is a funny character. I also love Kyle because I can relate to him well, as he's always trying to do the right thing.

I respect him so much when he gets humiliated by Cartman (who is hilarious, by the way) and is still able to do what's right. He is a phenomenal character and should be higher up on this list.

Although he dies very often and isn't exactly given as much attention as the other three main characters, I feel Kenny has a lot deeper character than meets the eye. On the outside, yes, he's adorable and continues to make us laugh at his constant perverseness.

Yet, if we look closer, we can see he's shown to really show compassion for his friends. He does well as a protective older brother, and we can see how much he hates and feels about his curse. I especially love the more recent episodes where Kenny is no longer so much of a "prop" and more like an actual character.

It really shows that Kenny has feelings, and it makes you rethink all the times he's died and how he's had to relive them over and over. Really, Kenny is a very interesting character, and a very cute one at that.

As a worshiper of Randy at the Church of Randy Marsh, I can without a doubt say that Randy is the best and funniest South Park character ever. Every episode Randy stars in and every episode where he makes a cameo is the greatest.

Randy is a classic. He's so childish yet thinks he's so great. He's the only scientist in town and he's just the best. I can't even explain it. His run when he's dressed as Spider-Man says it all.

He's the best around! No one's ever gonna keep him down! He really is the best character, often used as the key character to highlight the satirical point of the episode, to brilliant effect.

South Park simply couldn't work without him or Cartman, but I think Randy has both the funniest and cleverest moments. Cartman appeals to the lower common denominator, but Randy is where it's at!

Stan is reasonable, caring, and adorable. In more detail, I like Stan the best because he actually cares about all of his friends, even though it's not always shown. He sometimes labels Cartman as evil, but who really doesn't? Anyone who doesn't recognize Cartman as a (lovable) jerk is blind.

I especially find his sensitivity about animal issues cute and nice. Stan makes many good points about humanity and society in general. He also has great interactions with characters that don't get much love, both in the series and in reality. I really like him and agree with how Cartman made him the hero in his bloody Christmas story. Stan really is the hero of the show.

He burst into the most inappropriate songs at the most random moments, and we love him for it. Isaac Hayes was the number one actor on the show, no question. Then there's the fact that in the first episode, he pulled the fire drill just to let the kids go save Ike. RIP, Chef.

Chef is really cool! Especially when he says overly libido-centric stuff all the time, and nothing else. So funny! Hey, and also like when he says, "Hey kids, how are you doing?" and they say "bad" all the time. That's seriously hilarious!

I loved Chef. I wish he was still on South Park. Chocolate Salty Balls is the best South Park song of all time. It's a shame the guy who voiced him died.

"Now what do you think will happen when I introduce the element of the gerbil to the endothermic heat of Mr. Slave's tight ass?" Cue innocent (except for Cartman) nine-year-olds staring in horror. He's insane and has been a closeted and openly gay man, a transsexual, a lesbian, and straight. He is the most demented resident, second only to Cartman, in South Park.

He's hilarious. In the first season's "Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo," at the town meeting, I laughed my ass off when he stood up at the end of the meeting and said, "Can we also get rid of all the Mexicans?" The Mayor replied, "No, Garrison, we can't get rid of the Mexicans." That just cracked me up, but there are so many more underrated great lines of his.

I'm obsessed with him! He's adorable! No, adorable is an understatement. There is no word to describe how cute he is! I think I love him so much because he's so relatable, at least to me. I also love coffee and Twitch, and I'm gay.

There's a reason why he was the one to replace Kenny. It's because he has great character and his development was able to happen in just a few episodes. His personality is a great match for the boys. He fits in everywhere. Even though he's a spaz, he's just such a great friend.

I love Tweek so much. He is so adorable. He is an angel and he's the reason I decided to start drinking coffee (I'm not kidding). He actually inspires me in a strange way. The first episode of South Park I watched starred Tweek, so maybe that's why I love him so much.

Timmy really just needs his own show. I love it when he has a feud with Jimmy.

Timmy is a really underrated character. People think it's boring that he can only say TIMMY! or LIVIN' A LIE! and some other phrases, but I always get excited when he is in an episode. He should appear more often. I also love the Timmy-Jimmy relationship.

Timmy! That's about all I can say.

Jimmy is easily the most underrated character. At first, I just thought he was a boring cripple kid, but I really got to know him in "Cripple Fight," "Erection Day," and that steroid episode. He's really grown on me.

"Cripple Fight!" Jimmy is alright to me, not that bad, but I felt he got some better material in Season 19 during the PC season, where he plays a major role in detailing news and ads, which I thought was clever.

Super underrated character. Although disabled, he's hilarious and sometimes badass! Jimmy always has something that makes me laugh or puts a giant smile on my face.

Craig is definitely the best character. He flips off people and he's badass. Plus, he's actually a fan favorite along with Kenny, and he deserves the most love.

I really love him a lot. He's my third favorite after Butters and Kenny, followed by Pip as fourth. Seriously, how could you not love him? Plus, he's gay. If Craig were number one on this list, I'd be so happy.

Ah yes, Craig Tucker, one of my top 10 favorite characters. I relate to him in some way, but dang, I'll never be as cool as him. He is cute (not in a weird way) and is never afraid to speak out his opinion, even though he sometimes says it sarcastically. I find his signature chullo hat and his habit of flipping people off randomly to be really iconic.

He's a reserved person who loves his beloved pet and boyfriend. I totally forgot about his beloved boy toy. His relationship with Tweek is really adorable and is one of the most stable, healthy relationships ever. I hope to see him more in upcoming episodes.

Ike is a straight-up boss. He has a relationship with his hot teacher and is smarter than most people in town.

Whenever I see Ike and the way he reacts to things, I laugh out loud every time. He's super cute too.

I can't help but listen to little Ike's voice so often. It's so cute!

I really don't understand why there's so much hate for her. If it's because she broke up with Stan, it's true that she did, but she also said they can still be friends. I hate how Stan acted like a jerk, even though Wendy's responses were mean. Also, they've been back together since The List, when she realized that he has really grown in a fantastic way.

If the hate is because she beat up Cartman, then you must also hate Token, because Token has beaten up Cartman as well. In both cases, Cartman really got what he deserved. Overall, Wendy is highly underrated. She's my favorite character anyway.

A pissed-off Disney owner who literally beats the crap out of anybody who doesn't agree with him! Plus, his little "ha ha" between every sentence is perfect!

I like Mickey in general. But in South Park, he's so crazy and downright greedy that it makes him more likable.

This guy is awesome! He's so funny and hilarious. I can't stop laughing at the ring episode.

I vote for Pip because he seems to be very underrated on this list.

His character was based on Pip Pirrip from the 1920s film Great Expectations, which I am a major fan of. I think Pip was very well-developed, with a sweet, nurturing, and loyal personality. He was very friendly yet lonely, and his peers took advantage of this.

I think killing Pip off was a huge mistake because Pip had more potential. He was a firm favorite in the show - he was my favorite anyway. It's such a huge loss, and I always go back to watching the early episodes of South Park for Pip's episodes. Without Pip's presence, the show did lose some charm.

Pip had a nice warmth about him, and he brought a nice vibe. Also, his character features were nice - like his baker-boy flat cap, red blazer, and smiley face with blond hair. All of these added to his extremely nice personality. Pip was one of the greats, so I say he should be way higher on here.

Okay, but the episode when he told Kenny he "deserves more"? That healed my inner child.

As a kid who grew up in poverty and neglect, trying to get by and still give things to my beloved sister, he literally told me something I wish I had heard as a kid.

Mongorians! I literally ran out of breath from laughing too hard. This guy is like every Asian stereotype I've ever encountered in real life.

Ultimately, the best South Park character! The only reason he's not number one is because he has few appearances. Cartman is number two for me.

Towelie is the funniest character. He's the typical stoner, in his own world.

"You're a towel!"

"I have no idea what's going on."

I like how the Popeye song plays when he gets high.

"I feel like I could conquer the world!"

He's literally the most underrated character ever.

He is a hilarious guy, especially when he is out hunting in his very unique hunting style.

"PC Bro!" PC Principal is one of my favorite characters ever. The way he was introduced, and then takes no crap from anybody, makes him a very intimidating and fearless character in the series.

Annoying (but designed that way). Proves a nice satirical point about PC culture, but I'm ready to see him taken out of the show in the most 'South Park' way possible.

Despite being overly PC, he's showing it in a very masculine way, which is the point, I guess.

A talking Christmas poo who first appeared in Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo, from the first season. Oh, Mr. Hankey the Christmas poo, he loves me, and I love you!

What would South Park be without a little toilet humor? They have the sex, the drugs, and the rock and roll, so why not?

Clyde isn't the most popular kid in the school and only has a small group of friends, which is Craig's gang. He takes the lead in Craig's absence. I find Clyde to be a very likable character, what with his nasally voice and his defensiveness for his peers.

He speaks up for his friends when he sees them being wronged. Clyde isn't the cleverest. I think he should be higher on this list because even though he's a side character, he still plays a very important role.

He is just yes. I enjoy his random commentary and how he is pervy like Kenny. He also doesn't seem to fully hate Cartman.

I enjoy seeing Clyde in South Park. I like his character in general.

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