"Smug Alert!" Be careful you don't get too patronizing, i.e., when it comes to being environmentally conscious, humility is key!

The creators of the satirically critical and surreal show "South Park," Matt Stone and Trey Parker, point out the hypocrisy of smug Hybrid car owners in the Season Ten episode "Smug Alert." When Kyle's dad purchases a Hybrid Prius, his patronizing attitude alienates his family from the rest of the down-to-earth, commonplace people of their hometown South Park. Being green can take a nasty toll on one's social life if you become too congratulatory about your eco-friendly behavior and subsequently criticize others for not following your exemplary, metropolitan behavior. Crude and ultimately offensive, "South Park" calls attention to everyone's bullshit, even the people who are actually taking positive steps towards sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Keep it real, guys.