 The character that would normally be recognized as Eric Cartman from  _"South Park" (1997)_ (qv) (fat, with a red jacket and blue snow  cap) is actually called Kenny in this precursor, and, as attached  with the name, dies in the short. The character normally recognized  as Kenny (the one with the orange parka) also dies, but goes  unnamed. For Trey Parker (I) (qv)s and Matt Stone (I) (qv)s  next short with the same characters,  _Spirit of Christmas, The (1995)_ (qv), the characters are named as  they are commonly known from the popular TV show. The reason for the  name switches is unknown.