"Funnybot" is a parody of The Comedy Awards, black comedian Tyler Perry, the Star Trek episode "The Changeling", the Daleks from Doctor Who, the death of Osama bin Laden, and foreign perception of German humor.
During a stand-up performance, Funnybot reveals that his body houses two rotary cannons, which he then proceeds to fire into the audience, resulting in numerous deaths.
However, Kyle remembers that robots can be confused by a logical paradox, which inspires Jimmy to present Funnybot with a comedy award.
The boys push a wooden crate onto a platform, where it is encased inside three massive metallic shells and dropped into the large hole, which is filled with concrete.
Jimmy admits that he has learned his lesson and promises that there will not be a comedy awards show next year, and Cartman ends the episode by saying "Or will there be?
Bin Laden is further referenced at the conclusion of the episode, where President Obama states "I am pleased to announce the greatest threat to mankind is gone forever."
[6] When the boys attempt to stop Funnybot at the television studio, a poster titled One and a Half Men can be seen in the hallway, mocking Charlie Sheen's departure from the show.
"[7] While praising the episode's central concept, Assignment X nevertheless concluded that Funnybot had "a good idea that strangely doesn't deliver on the funny.
Entertainment Weekly noted "One of the most fun parts about watching South Park is slowly piecing together its seemingly inane and ridiculous plot points and realizing that its creators are actually delivering a well-thought-out and relevant statement.