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19 Examples of South Park Characters Drawn Weirdly Realistically

Katie Mach
Updated September 16, 2019 316.2K views 19 items
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Vote up the most realistic South Park fan art, and vote down the creepiest.

The two dimensional, cut-paper animation of South Park is instantly recognizable, and totally works with the characters and comedy of the show. The style is so familiar, it's easy to forget the characters are basically big heads with eyes and mouth holes. Have you ever stepped back from the world of the show and wondered "what if South Park  characters were real?" Or any cartoon character, for that matter? What would they look like? If you have, you're in luck, because there's a fair amount of fan art that makes South Park real, or at least depicts the characters in a realist aesthetic.   

These pieces of realistic South Park fan art give you what you may have forgotten the characters are missing, things like noses and proportional legs. South Park should never change, but this fan art somehow makes it real. Whether or not you'd ever want to meet a real-life Cartman is a totally different question, but if you've ever considered how Gustave Courbet or your favorite manga illustrator would depict the famous quartet of Colorado weirdos, wonder no more. 

  • 1

    Cartman Looks Appropriately Annoying Here

    Cartman Looks Appropriately Annoying Here

    This awesome painting-style work is by Deviant Art user akreon.

    841 votes
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  • 2

    If the Cast of South Park Were in The Polar Express

    If the Cast of South Park Were in The Polar Express

    This hyper-realistic drawing was done by IsaiahStephens.

    1,027 votes
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  • 3

    Their Ages Are Perfect

    Their Ages Are Perfect

    This dank drawing is by Deviant Art user Quirkilicious.

    823 votes
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  • 4

    Vividly Realistic Cartman Cannot Be Unseen

    Vividly Realistic Cartman Cannot Be Unseen

    Based on a drawing shown in an actual episode of South Park, ChristG made this hilarious sketch.

    783 votes
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  • 5

    Wow, All Five Fingers!

    Wow, All Five Fingers!

    Tuooneo made this awesome drawing after gaining 1000 followers on Deviant Art.

    754 votes
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  • 6

    All Grown Up

    All Grown Up

    This drawing of the gang in the future is by Deviant Art user IsaiahStephens.

    829 votes
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  • 7

    Even Butters Got Into This Drawing

    Even Butters Got Into This Drawing

    Deviant Art user Kanda3engle made this incredibly cool realistic drawing.

    915 votes
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  • 8

    Should They Be This Cute?

    Should They Be This Cute?

    This Deviant Art drawing by kinari21  reimagines a totally adorable Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and Stan.

    747 votes
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  • 9

    This Artist Kindly Provided Us with a Direct Comparison

    This Artist Kindly Provided Us with a Direct Comparison

    This South Park rendition is by Deviant Art user Damlet.

    599 votes
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  • 10

    First Time They've Actually Had Socks

    First Time They've Actually Had Socks

    Deviant Art user Tohan made the gang totally badass.

    587 votes
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  • 11

    Nice to See Them Happy

    Nice to See Them Happy

    This endearing sketch was done by Deviant Art user andrahilde.

    468 votes
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  • 12

    Is it Still Realistic if They're Girls?

    Is it Still Realistic if They're Girls?

    This awesome gender-bending drawing is by Deviant Art user ArtofLaurieB.

    811 votes
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  • 13

    The Texture of the Jackets Is Amazing

    The Texture of the Jackets Is Amazing

    Deviant Art user mieze018 made this incredible South Park drawing.

    518 votes
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  • 14

    It's Easier to Look Angry When You Have an Actual Face

    It's Easier to Look Angry When You Have an Actual Face

    Cordania made the South Park gang look as disgruntled as they seem on television.

    490 votes
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  • 15

    There's a Lot Going On Here, Yet Everyone Is Recognizable

    There's a Lot Going On Here, Yet Everyone Is Recognizable

    This intensely elaborate South Park rendition was made by Deviant Art user Rivan145th.

    580 votes
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  • 16

    The Gang as Arsonists

    The Gang as Arsonists

    Deviant Art user Kayotics drew the South Park boys, who seem to have just lit a fire.

    484 votes
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  • 17

    Nice To See Kenny's Face

    Nice To See Kenny's Face

    AmyHayaNora on Deviant Art made this anime-style interpretation of South Park.

    449 votes
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  • 18

    Hey, Knees!

    Hey, Knees!

    Deviant Art user leigher may be the first person to ever make the South Park boys lanky.

    439 votes
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  • 19

    Cartman Looks Strong, Not Fat

    Cartman Looks Strong, Not Fat

    Michelangelo12 posted this great South Park drawing to Deviant Art.

    455 votes
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