[s21e8] Game On! -

The "A-plot" centers on Jimmy and Timmy’s special education science fair project involving , also known as "water bears" or "moss piglets". These microscopic creatures are known for their extreme durability, but Jimmy and Timmy have managed to make them sentient. How? By playing them Taylor Swift music, which apparently triggers rapid social advancement.

Below is a blog post covering the bizarre and hilarious events of this episode. [S21E8] Game On!

, as Heidi becomes a monster to cope with Cartman. The "A-plot" centers on Jimmy and Timmy’s special

In a classic South Park twist, the "government agents" monitoring the experiment are revealed to be representatives from the . Facing plummeting ratings due to various controversies and anthem protests, Jerry Jones and the league are looking for a new, loyal fanbase that won't protest or care about concussions: the water bears . Seeing thousands of microscopic creatures wearing tiny NFL hats and jerseys is a peak absurdist moment for the season. Heidi Turner: The "New" Cartman By playing them Taylor Swift music, which apparently

Of course, Nathan and Mimsy—the show’s classic "Looney Tunes-esque" villains—try to sabotage the project, only to accidentally make the water bears even smarter, eventually leading the creatures to perform the "Hokey Pokey" under the microscope. The NFL’s Hail Mary