New Kid fics

New Kid Fics are a type of fanfiction focusing on an original characters in the South Park universe who is new to town and is often remarked or treated as such by other characters. These have always been, and still are, an extremely popular form of original character focused fanfic.
The original character's status as the 'New Kid' often propels them to the forefront of the story, and as a result, these stories often focus on social dynamics between the new kid and other characters and their reactions to one another. Conflicts often stem from negative social interactions and bullying, or relationship-related issues. Authors often intend to use New Kid fics to explain the presence of a new, previously unseen character in the town, but the original character's perspective is often transferred significant weight due to the story format. This narrative weight may seem undue and uninteresting to readers who are seeking out content related to the canonical characters instead.
Some official South Park media, such as the episodes "Damien", "Hooked on Monkey Phonics", "The Snuke", "You're Not Yelping", and "South Park: The Stick of Truth" deal with what it's like to be a new kid in South Park, generally with new kids facing prejudice at school and having difficulty making friends with the main characters.
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