Eric Cartman Basic Information
Eric Cartman as depicted in South Park
Eric Cartman
💭Cartoon Chat with Eric CartmanCreation Info
First Appearance
Jesus vs. Frosty (1992, The Spirit of Christmas short), Jesus vs. Santa (1995, The Spirit of Christmas short that led to the series), August 13, 1997 (South Park series premiere 'Cartman Gets an Anal Probe')
Creator
Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Series
South Park
Copyright
Comedy Partners
Identity
Species
Human
Gender
Male
Age
10 years old (chronologically, typically portrayed as a 4th grader)
Birthday
July 1st (as mentioned in 'Casa Bonita', S7E11)
Occupation
Elementary school student, occasional entrepreneur
Eric Cartman's Appearance
Physical Features
Height
Short (child)
Body Type
Obese
Color Scheme
Primarily red (jacket), aqua/turquoise (hat), with yellow accents (mittens, hat trim/puffball) and typical cartoon skin tone.
Signature Style
Outfit
Red winter jacket, aqua/turquoise hat with a yellow brim and yellow puffball, yellow mittens.
Catchphrase
Screw you guys, I'm going home!
Accessories
Cheesy Poofs (favorite snack)
Eric Cartman Character Background
Origin Story
Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, first appearing in the 1992 animated short 'The Spirit of Christmas (Jesus vs. Frosty)', and more prominently in the 1995 version 'The Spirit of Christmas (Jesus vs. Santa)', which led to the South Park series.
Character Timeline
Series Debut
Became a main character in the premiere episode 'Cartman Gets an Anal Probe'.
AWESOM-O
Pretended to be a robot named AWESOM-O to manipulate Butters in the classic episode 'AWESOM-O' (S8E5).
Cartmanland
Inherited a million dollars and bought his own amusement park in the episode 'Cartmanland' (S5E6).
Eric Cartman's Personality
Personality Traits
- Manipulative
- Selfish
- Narcissistic
- Scheming
- Racist
- Anti-Semitic
- Intelligent
- Funny (unintentionally)
- Cruel
Strengths
- Manipulation skills
- Strategic thinking
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Singing ability
- Persuasion
Weaknesses
- Extreme laziness
- Obesity
- Poor hygiene
- Complete lack of empathy
Goals
- To get whatever he wants
- To prove he's always right
- To manipulate others for personal gain
Fears
- Being wrong
- Jewish people (irrational)
- Not getting what he wants
Eric Cartman's Gallery
Eric Cartman's Abilities
Special Powers
- Master Manipulation
- Psychological Warfare
- Breaking the Fourth Wall (occasionally)
Skills
- Manipulation
- Singing
- Scheming
- Entrepreneurship
- Impersonation
Eric Cartman's Relationships
Friends
Eric Cartman Awards & Recognition
- Multiple Emmy Awards for South Park
Eric Cartman Cultural Influence
Pop Culture Impact
Cartman has become one of the most recognizable characters in adult animation. His catchphrases like 'Screw you guys, I'm going home!' and 'Respect my authority!' have entered popular culture.
Social Impact
Cartman represents the worst aspects of human nature in exaggerated form, serving as both a comedic figure and a satirical mirror of society's flaws.
Eric Cartman's Theme Colors
More About Eric Cartman
Famous Catchphrases
- 'Screw you guys, I'm going home!'
- 'Respect my authority!'
- 'Whatever, I do what I want!'
- 'I'm not fat, I'm big boned!'
- 'Kyle's mom's a bitch!'
A.W.E.S.O.M.-O
In one of Cartman's most elaborate schemes, he pretended to be a robot named A.W.E.S.O.M.-O to manipulate Butters into revealing embarrassing secrets. The robot persona became one of Cartman's most famous alternate identities.
Eric Cartman In Their Own Words
Character Introduction
"Screw you guys, I'm going home!" Eric Cartman is perhaps the most infamous child in television history - the foul-mouthed, manipulative, and often downright evil central figure of South Park. Despite being just a fourth grader, Cartman's narcissism, racism, and complete lack of empathy make him one of animation's most memorable antiheroes.
Personality Traits
Cartman is the embodiment of selfishness and manipulation. He's narcissistic, racist, anti-Semitic, and completely lacking in empathy, yet his outrageous behavior and schemes make him one of South Park's funniest characters. His intelligence and manipulative skills are often used for terrible purposes, but they make for brilliant satire.
Classic Stories
From pretending to be a robot to manipulate Butters ('AWESOM-O'), to starting his own amusement park ('Cartmanland'), to his infamous 'Scott Tenorman Must Die' revenge scheme, Cartman's outrageous plots are some of South Park's most memorable moments. His catchphrases and songs (like 'Kyle's Mom's a Bitch') have become iconic.
Cultural Impact
Cartman has become one of adult animation's most recognizable characters, with his catchphrases entering popular culture. He represents the worst aspects of human nature in exaggerated form, serving as both a comedic figure and a satirical mirror of society's flaws. Despite his terrible personality, Cartman's influence is undeniable.