Ungroundable — [s1e4]

is the 14th and final episode of the twelfth season of the animated series South Park . Originally aired on November 19, 2008, the episode primarily parodies the Twilight film series and the vampire craze that followed its release. Plot Summary

: A new subculture of "Vampire kids" emerges at South Park Elementary, heavily influenced by pop culture trends.

: This episode marked the first major appearance of the Goth kids since Season 9's "Erection Day". [S1E4] Ungroundable

: The local Goth kids are infuriated by the new trend. They are constantly being mistaken for the Vampire kids by students and faculty alike, including Principal Victoria. To reclaim their identity, the Goths take drastic measures to eliminate the "poser" vampire culture, eventually burning down the local Hot Topic. Key Themes and Production

: The episode highlights the friction between countercultures, specifically how established groups like the Goths react when they feel their aesthetic is being "stolen" by mainstream fads. is the 14th and final episode of the

: Butters Stotch becomes convinced that he has seen a real vampire at school. Seeking to escape the constant bullying from his peers and strict grounding from his parents, he decides to join the vampire group. After a makeover at Hot Topic, Butters believes he is "ungroundable" because he is "undead," even attempting to "feed" on Eric Cartman in the middle of the night.

For more details on the characters involved, you can view their profiles at the South Park Public Library . : This episode marked the first major appearance

: Bill Hader, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, is credited as a consultant for this season, including this episode.

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