Jared Has Aides

Trey Parker 2007

Jared Fogle (2007)

== Jared Has Aides ==

Jared Has Aides is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the animated television series South Park. It originally aired on March 6, 2002. The episode was written and directed by series co-creator Trey Parker.

Plot

The episode centers around Jared Fogle, a character based on the real-life spokesperson for Subway sandwiches. In the episode, Jared comes to South Park to promote his weight loss success story, attributing his transformation to eating Subway sandwiches. However, it is later revealed that he also had "aides" (assistants) who helped him lose weight, leading to a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations.

Characters

• Eric Cartman
• Stan Marsh
• Kyle Broflovski
• Kenny McCormick
• Jared Fogle

Themes

The episode satirizes the concept of celebrity endorsements and the public's misunderstanding of health and fitness. It also touches on the sensitive topic of AIDS through wordplay, creating a controversial yet humorous narrative.

Reception

"Jared Has Aides" received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some praised its humor and social commentary, while others found it offensive due to its handling of the AIDS topic.

Related Episodes

• Scott Tenorman Must Die
• It Hits the Fan
• Proper Condom Use

See Also

• South Park (season 5)
• List of South Park episodes
• Trey Parker
• Matt Stone