Wonder Showzen is an American adult puppet black comedy television series that aired on MTV2 from 2005 to 2006. Created by Vernon Chatman and John Lee of the art collective PFFR, the show is a dark, absurdist parody of children's educational programs like Sesame Street and The Electric Company. It uses puppetry, animation, live-action segments, and clips of children to satirize politics, religion, war, violence, sex, racism, and culture with black comedy
. The show features puppets such as Chauncey, Wordsworth, Sthugar, and Him, along with segments like news reports by A.P. Gibralter and street interviews by the puppet Clarence. Its style is intentionally provocative and subversive, blending humor with disturbing and surreal elements to create a twisted take on childhood innocence
. Wonder Showzen ran for two seasons with a total of 16 episodes plus a pilot. It was part of MTV2's "Sic 'Em Fridays" lineup and later aired reruns on MTV and Comedy Central. Despite its cult following, the show was canceled after the second season, and a third season was deemed unlikely by the creators
. The series is known for its controversial and often offensive content, pushing boundaries in comedy and social commentary. It has been praised for its sharp satire and unique style but is not suitable for children due to its mature themes and dark humor