"Starvin' Marvin" is the eighth episode in the first season of the
American animated television series South Park. It first aired on Comedy
Central on November 19, 1997. A satire on the humanitarianism industry
and American indifference toward impoverished countries, it was written
and directed by series co-creator Trey Parker (pictured). In the
episode, Cartman, Kenny, Kyle and Stan send money to an African charity
hoping to get a sports watch, but are instead sent an Ethiopian child
they call "Starvin' Marvin". In a Thanksgiving-themed subplot,
genetically engineered turkeys attack South Park. The episode received
generally positive reviews, and several commentators have described it
as a classic episode. It was originally viewed by about 2.2 million
households, roughly eight times Comedy Central's average viewership at
the time. In addition to Starvin' Marvin, who became a popular minor
character, the episode introduced Kyle's father Gerald Broflovski and
Kenny's family members Stuart, Carol and Kevin McCormick.
Read more: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starvin%27_Marvin_%28South_Park%29>
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Today's selected anniversaries:
1812:
War of 1812: A coalition of Native American tribes began the
Siege of Fort Harrison in Terre Haute, Indiana, by setting the fort on
fire.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Fort_Harrison>
1843:
Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies married Pedro II of Brazil
(both pictured) at a state ceremony.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teresa_Cristina_of_the_Two_Sicilies>
1912:
The Albanian revolt of 1912 came to an end when the Ottoman
government agreed to meet most of the rebels' demands.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albanian_revolt_of_1912>
1998:
Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in Menlo Park,
California, to promote the web search engine that they developed as
Stanford University students.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google>
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Wiktionary's word of the day:
barracks emperor:
(Ancient Rome, historical) An emperor who seized power by virtue of his
command of the army.
<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/barracks_emperor>
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Wikiquote quote of the day:
The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but
analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius. The poet's greatness is
contained in his words; yet the study of his words will not disclose his
inspiration. God reveals himself in creation; but scrutinize creation as
minutely as you wish, you will not find God, any more than you will find
the soul through careful examination of your body.
--Anthony de Mello
<https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Anthony_de_Mello>