This could be read as angst, but it's really meant to be humor. Hope you enjoy.

"Hey, guys, I'm heading to the kitchen to get some more Cheesy-Poofs."

"'Kay."

As Kyle moved away from the snack table where Stan and Kenny were standing, a snatch of music drifted over from the radio.

Sir, I wanna buy these shoes
For my momma please...

"Oh, great, it's that stupid emo song again," Stan muttered, rolling his eyes.

"Yeah," Kyle called back, making a face. "They play it all the time, and it's so stupid."

It's Christmas Eve
And these shoes are just her size...

"Mmfuckin mmaumin," Kenny muttered.

"Yeah."

Kyle headed for the kitchen, moving carefully through the crowds, making a face and covering his ears as he passed the blaring radio.

Could you hurry, Sir?
Daddy says there's not much time...

Ugh. Stupid song.

As he reached the kitchen door, he suddenly heard another sound. He froze.

"Whuh...sniff-sniff..."

"Huh?"

You see, she's been sick for quite a while...

"Whuh...sniff-sniff..."

Kyle looked around for a moment, then shrugged. Whatever.

He opened the kitchen door.

Know these shoes will make her smile...

"What the..."

Want her to look beeeaaautiful...

The big red lump was sitting hunched over on a stool beside a smaller little radio, making the soft crooning noises Kyle was hearing.

Kyle's mouth dropped open.

...If Momma meets Jee-sus tonight...

"Cartman? Are you---are you crying?"

"Shut your fucking Jew-mouth, Kyle!" Cartman screamed, pointing angrily as he wiped his eyes with his other hand, then went back to sobbing as Kyle stood there with a look of shock.

...Want her to look beautiful,
If Momma meets Jee-sus tonight...

...Seriously, that is a sad song, though. Sniffle sniffle...

The song is "Christmas Shoes" by Bob Carlisle. I don't own it. Or South Park, for that matter. At least not last time I checked. Anyway, whether you found that funny or sweet or maudlin or stupid (or any combination of the four), please review and tell me why you liked/hated it.

And speaking of meeting Jesus, I have to go write the next chapter...hint-hint.