fanbun:

I keep noticing connections between the episodes Jewpacabra, Cartman Finds Love and Tweek x Craig. I know that several others have pointed out the blanket thing but it seems even more significant given the most recent episode. 

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In Cartman Finds Love, Eric violently beats Cupid Me in the midst of heartbreak and shoves him in a box in the closet. We next see Eric obviously still depressed, eating ice cream with Kyle’s blanket draped around him. These are things he’s turned to for comfort. And when hope returns, he has to face the damage done and prove to himself that love is worth the effort. (Cue “I Swear” on the Jumbotron)

It’s interesting to look back on that episode now that we know what Cupid Me symbolizes. Although I think the episode touches more upon Cartman’s struggles dealing with his emotions rather than homosexuality in particular. Still, it’s very much there since he is quick to pair himself with Kyle to keep Nicole focussed on Token. The whole plot is peculiar because Cartman is known to be self-centered, so whatever scheme he comes up with must work toward his benefit. You could say he only wanted to prove his racist mentality but I doubt that was the only thing on his mind.

In Tweek x Craig, his narcissism and repressed feelings collide. He fights from one side and flirts from the other. It’s a much more obvious display of what’s going on in his head. He’s confused by his own nature and struggling to come to terms with his sexual orientation. By the way, Cartman truly believing in the reality of Cupid Me is an irrefutable sign of psychosis (as if we needed more proof after 1%). Which type exactly, I’m not sure. But signs point to Schizoaffective Disorder. These factors combined might explain the abnormality – at times cruelty – of his behaviors, especially in relation to Kyle.

Oh and the blanket… Usually I’d assume it was a coincidence that two blankets ended up the same color since the show has run for almost 19 seasons. You can’t expect the animators to keep track of everything. But these shots are a mere three episodes apart, so it had to be an intentional decision to show him with the same blanket Kyle gave him in his time of need. During a fitting scene, no less!

It’s adding up quickly. Now that his homosexuality is confirmed Eric’s weird crush on Kyle has become extremely apparent. Fuck yeah.