Video: South Park lampoons refs, Broncos, NFL in "Sarcastaball"

Michael Roberts September 27, 2012 5:51AM

As usual, South Park's timing is impeccable. As the replacement refs debacle was finally being resolved, last night's season premiere, "Sarcastaball," featured satirical jabs at the NFL, officiating, commissioner Roger Goodell, the Broncos, Peyton Manning and the Denver cheerleaders, re-dubbed the Whoopdy-Bleeping-Doo Girls. Get a taste of the hilarity in the clip and preview below, and watch the full episode here.

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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.

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