Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants

"Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants"
South Park episode
Osama bin Laden and a camel in repose
Episode no.	Season 5 Episode 9
Directed by	Trey Parker
Written by	Trey Parker
Production code	509
Original air date	November 7, 2001
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"Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants" is the ninth episode of the fifth season of the animated television series South Park, and the 74th episode of the series overall. It originally aired on Comedy Central in the United States on November 7, 2001; and is notable as the first episode to air after the September 11 attacks. The episode deals primarily with the aftermath of the attacks and the American invasion of Afghanistan.

Plot

Filled with the American spirit and inspired by President George W. Bush, the children of South Park Elementary have sent their dollars to the children of Afghanistan. When Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman receive a goat from the kids they sent the money to, personnel from every government agency descends to investigate. The mysterious contents of the box lead the boys to Afghanistan where Cartman squares off against Osama bin Laden.

Award nomination

This episode was nominated for a 2002 Emmy for outstanding animated program, but lost to Futurama.

External links

• "Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants" Episode guide at South Park Studios
• "Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants" Full episode at South Park Studios
• "Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants" at the Internet Movie Database
• "Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants" at TV.com