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South Park and the Five Elements

Sherri A. Nicholas Author

All the Five Elements are represented in the South Park characters.

The Five Elements model is rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy. It simplifies a grand concept into an elegant and simple design. The natural phases of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal explores the dynamic interactions between these elements, meridians, personalities and so much more.

Beyond its application in nature, the Five Elements model offers profound insights into human relationships and personality tendencies. In a fast-paced, crazed world, understanding this model can help us navigate life with insight, understanding and tools for balancing life.

The characters of South Park Eric, Kenny, Stan, Kyle and Butters are a good blend and examples of the Five Elements.

In 2007, I read a short blog titled Chinese Five Element Theory According To South Park. There was a picture of the South Park characters each in one of the circles of the five elements. (See picture below)

The author was studying traditional Chinese medicine. The five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water and the connections to organs, emotions, and personality traits. Each person embodying a unique combination of all these elements, but one does dominate.

The blogger admitted not watching much TV, but started watching South Park and quickly noticed how the show’s main characters align with the five-element theory. Believing that this connection could be entertaining or even helpful for new students learning Chinese Medicine.

This is the photo from the original blog.

https://herbisorbis.typepad.com/herbis_orbis/2007/09/chinese-five-el.html

I recreated the characters above just using there faces and listed the characteristics that I was learning In Eden Energy Medicine. (see picture just below)

If you have a son 40 years and younger you might have watched South Park and may be familiar with all the characters. Although I think this was a pretty good match to each of the characters, after reading more of Vicki Matthew's Five Element blogs, I have reworked the characters into other elemental personalities that I think actually fit better.

Here are some pictures of each South Park character and a brief summary about each of the five elements characteristics.

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Stan Marsh - Water Element

Stan Marsh aligns with the Water element. He often serves as the voice of reason within his group, showcasing his introspective and philosophical nature. He frequently questions the status quo and seems happiest when he's either alone or with his close friends. His primary focus is his inner life, and he often asks the question "why?".

Why it fits: Stan’s introspective and philosophical nature matches the Water elementl. He is often the one questioning the deeper meaning of events in the show, displaying a reflective and calm demeanor.
My take: Stan embodies the "voice of reason" and is more contemplative than the others, which aligns perfectly with Water.

Kyle Broflovski - Wood Element

Kyle Broflovski aligns with the Wood element. He is often portrayed as having a strong moral center and is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. His assertive and goal-oriented nature often leads the group in their various adventures. He is focused on the future and often asks the question "when?".

Why it fits: Kyle's sense of morality and assertiveness reflects the Wood element, which focuses on growth, ambition, and standing up for what is right. His leadership in the group also emphasizes his goal-oriented personality.
My take: Kyle is the planner and the one who pushes forward, embodying the future-focused, driven traits of the Wood element.

Eric Cartman - Fire Element

Eric Cartman aligns with the Fire element. He is undoubtedly the most dramatic and outgoing of the group. He thrives on attention and is often at the center of the group's conflicts. His enthusiasm for his own ideas and schemes, even when misguided, is a testament to his fiery nature. His primary focus is the present, and he often asks the question "where?".

Why it fits: Cartman's dramatic, attention-seeking, and sometimes chaotic energy screams Fire. His schemes and ability to command focus align with the Fire element’s intensity.
My take: Cartman thrives off being the center of attention, and his fiery personality drives much of the show’s humor and conflict.

Kenny McCormick - Earth Element

Kenny McCormick aligns with the Earth element. Despite his own hardships, he is often portrayed as the most caring and compassionate of the group. He is always ready to help his friends and often serves as the grounding force within the group. His primary focus is on people, and he often asks the question "who?".

Why it fits: Kenny’s role as the compassionate, grounding member of the group fits the Earth element. His care for others, despite his own challenges, makes him the most empathetic character.
My take:. Kenny’s quiet yet caring nature aligns with Earth’s nurturing characteristics, and his frequent "grounding" (literally dying and returning) adds a humorous layer to this alignment.

Butters Stotch - Metal Element

Butters Stotch aligns with the Metal element. He is often seen as the most innocent and naive of the group. He follows rules and protocols, often to his own detriment. His love for understanding how things work and his distress when things don't go as planned aligns him with the Metal element. His primary focus is the past, and he often asks the question "how?"

Why it fits: Butters’ innocence, rule-following nature, and focus on perfection align perfectly with the Metal element. His distress when things go wrong reflects Metal’s sensitivity to structure and order.
My take: Butters is an ideal representation of Metal, with his reflection on past mistakes and his adherence to rules.

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Why I Change the Character Assignments?

Based on the descriptions and my understanding of the Five Elements Theory in 2025, I believe these align nicely with each character’s personality. The adjustments made compared to the original 2007 blog (e.g., Cartman as Fire instead of Wood) are more logical and better reflect the characters as seen in the show.

Eric Cartman is Fire and not Wood.

Kenny is Earth and not Water,

Stan is Water not Fire

Kyle is Wood not Metal,

and Butters is Metal not Earth.

What's your thoughts on these South Park characters?

Would you assign them the elements from the previous blog in 2007 above or would you place them into something different than what I haver written.

Do you watch TV and think about the element personalities, can you look back at the cartoons that you watched and see the elemental personality types?

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Thinking About Elemental Personalities in Other TV Shows

The Simpson is another show we watched a lot us in our house. Edgy for its time. But not so much now.

I love the idea of analyzing other TV shows or cartoons through the lens of elemental personalities! Shows like The Simpsons come to mind as great elemental view for this kind of discussion. For example:

In The Simpsons, Homer might align with Fire (chaotic and present-focused), Marge with Earth (nurturing and grounded), Lisa with Metal (logical and detail-oriented), and Bart with Wood (rebellious and ambitious).

The Five Elements theory hilariously aligns with the chaotic brilliance of South Park, blending ancient philosophy with modern satire. Now, which element are you?