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: Vice Principal Strong Woman enters an "Annual Strong Woman" athletic competition only to be challenged by Heather Swanson (a parody of "Macho Man" Randy Savage). Swanson, who began identifying as a woman just two weeks prior to beat Strong Woman, dominates the event. The story explores the complexities and controversies surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports through the lens of PC Principal and Strong Woman's struggle to balance their "progressive" values with the reality of the situation.

: Meanwhile, Stan, Cartman, and the other boys form a tabletop gaming club called "Dice Studz," dedicated to games like Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40,000 . They are initially annoyed when a group of girls, led by Tammy Warner and Nichole Daniels, want to join. However, the boys are quickly humbled when the girls prove to be far more skilled and strategically superior at the games than they are. Key Themes & Reception [S23E7] Board Girls

Strong Woman, PC Principal, Heather Swanson, The PC Babies, The Dice Studz : Vice Principal Strong Woman enters an "Annual

: Many viewers noted that while the Heather Swanson character was an over-the-top caricature, the episode's ending—featuring the PC Babies—suggested the issue of trans athletes is more nuanced than simple "PC" or "anti-PC" stances. : Meanwhile, Stan, Cartman, and the other boys

: The episode received significant backlash and debate from various communities, with some critics labeling it transphobic while others defended it as a satire of bad-faith actors in sports. Production Details Information Season/Episode Season 23, Episode 7 Original Air Date November 13, 2019 Director/Writer Trey Parker Key Characters

" Board Girls " is the seventh episode of South Park's 23rd season, originally airing on November 13, 2019. The episode is notable for its dual storylines that tackle gender identity in sports and the mainstream resurgence of tabletop gaming.