This thesis is comprised of original manuscripts of theatre scripts, a novel excerpt, and a critical analysis that examines the use of humor aesthetics, satire, and cultivation theory in South Park and The Simpsons. The analysis focuses on the intertextuality of certain episodes that demonstrate a constant challenge to the normative standards of American culture which provides a public sphere of critical theory discussion using South Park and The Simpsons as the primary source. The application of comedic, satirical, and cultivation theories is also applied to the analysis of original manuscripts. The discussion contextualizes itself within the broader question(s) raised by scholars of literary discipline: 1) “Can education come from watching television?” and 2) “Is film a form of literature?