Candy

Candy is the het ship between Eric Cartman and Wendy Testaburger from the South Park fandom.

Canon
Cartman and Wendy have had a strong rivalry throughout the series that slowly developed. Even though they claim to hate each other, earlier episodes imply their relationship is deeper than what meets the eye.

In the Season 4 episode titled 'Chef Goes Nanners', Cartman and Wendy are paired together to lead the Pro-Flag change team for an assignment. Both of them speak out against this, but during their study session, they realize that they have much more in common than they thought. Cartman and Wendy bond over their similar interests and their love for double stuffed Oreos. They both reach for one at the same time, which causes their hands to intertwine. They brush it off, both seeming embarrassed. This leads to Wendy having a crush on Cartman, which she tries to shake off. During her speech near the end of the episode, she becomes frustrated with her feelings for Eric and kisses him in front of everyone, including Stan- who was distraught by this action. At the final scene, Wendy tells Cartman that the kiss caused her to lose all feelings for him and happily runs away to chase Stan. Cartman seems unaffected at first, but once she leaves, he sighs sadly and walks away. This implies that Cartman had developed genuine romantic feelings for Wendy.

In the Season 12 episode, 'Breast Cancer Show Ever', Cartman taunts Wendy for spreading awareness about breast cancer. Wendy beats him up after, subverting everyone's assumption that Cartman would win.

Cartman is shown to possibly still have feelings for Wendy in the Season 13 episode "Fishsticks" he fantasizes about slaying a dragon and defeating the "Jew Bots" and Wendy praising and kissing him afterwards, which he basks in.

Contrary to popular belief, Cartman and Wendy have the same sadistic and homicidal mentality, proven in 'Tom's Rhinoplasty' and in 'Scott Tenorman Must Die'.

In the episode, 'Pinkeye', Cartman is the only one to greet Wendy in a kind and polite tone.

Fanon
Candy isn't a widely popular ship compared to other Wendy & Cartman ships such as Stendy or Kyman. Candy does have mostly positive feedback from the fandom, but in the recent rise in popularity of South Park on other platforms, the ship has received backlash from newer fans due to their apparent hatred for each other. This isn't to say that older fans did not hate on this ship, but it's hate has grown a bit.

Despite this, the ship is still considered to be a valid ship among fans and some are very dedicated to it.

Fandom
FAN FICTION