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It's Not Like We Have A Formula, But I Think One Of The Reasons This Show Has Survived Is That It Has A Big Heart At Its Center. Other Cartoon Shows Have People Crap On Each Other And Make Racist Jokes. But I Don't Think People Tune In For That. I Just Don't Think A Show Lasts For 10 Years Without A Heart.

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Trey Parker

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It's Not Like We Have A Formula, But I Think One Of The Reasons This Show Has Survived Is That It Has A Big Heart At Its Center. Other Cartoon Shows Have People Crap On Each Other And Make Racist Jokes. But I Don't Think People Tune In For That. I Just Don't Think A Show Lasts For 10 Years Without A Heart.

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