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Eric Cartman

"Cartman" redirects here. For other uses, see Cartman (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Eric Carmen.

Eric Cartman
South Park character
First appearanceJesus vs. Frosty (1992, short)
Created byTrey Parker
Matt Stone
Designed byTrey Parker
Matt Stone
Voiced byTrey Parker
In-universe information
Full nameEric Theodore Cartman
AliasThe Coon
GenderMale
Occupation
Family
  • Liane Cartman (mother)
  • Jack Tenorman (father)
  • Scott Tenorman (half-brother)
SpouseYentl Cartman (alternate future wife)
Significant otherHeidi Turner (ex-girlfriend)
Children
  • Menorah Cartman (alternate future daughter)
  • Moisha Cartman (alternate future son)
  • Hackelm Cartman (alternate future son)
NationalityAmerican
ResidenceSouth Park, Colorado, United States

Eric Theodore Cartman, commonly referred to as just Cartman,[1] is a fictional character in the adult animated sitcom South Park, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. He is voiced by Parker, and is one of the series' four main characters, alongside Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick. He first appeared with the name Kenny in the short film The Spirit of Christmas (1992), and later appeared in the 1995 film of the same title before debuting in "Cartman Gets an Anal Probe", the first episode of the series, on August 13, 1997.

Cartman is an elementary school student who lives with his single mother, Liane, in the eponymous Colorado town. Cartman is principally characterized by his obesity, his amorality, and his bigoted and especially antisemitic disposition, being described by Parker and Stone as "a little Archie Bunker". In later seasons, particularly following the fifth season episode "Scott Tenorman Must Die" (in which he turns the titular Scott Tenorman's parents into chili, in order to feed it to him as revenge for bullying him), Cartman exhibits increasingly psychopathic and manipulative behavior. The latter is showcased through Cartman's various schemes, the majority of which fail either due to opposition from other characters or Cartman's own hubris, frequently leaving Cartman in complete humiliation.

Cartman is widely considered to be the most popular South Park character, one of the most influential fictional characters of all time, and an American cultural icon.[2][3][4] Parker and Stone have stated that he is their favorite character, and the one with whom they most identify. South Park has received both praise and criticism for Cartman's politically incorrect behavior.

  1. ^ "Roger Ebert Should Lay Off the Fatty Foods". September 2, 1998. Archived from the original on July 17, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  2. ^ Rovner, Julie (April 5, 2008). "Eric Cartman: America's Favorite Little $@#&*%". NPR. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  3. ^ McKee, Ryan. "Top 10: Cartman Moments". AskMen. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference IGN top was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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