Craig's Gang

Background
Throughout the South Park series, there has been an opposing group who rival with the five main characters (Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny and somewhat Butters) of the show. They often disagree with or oppose Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny about many things as shown in episodes like "South Park is Gay!" and "Good Times with Weapons".

However, both groups have also been shown being quite friendly, hanging out, eating lunch together and even helping each other in episodes like "Eat, Pray, Queef", "Make Love, Not Warcraft", "Marjorine", "Crack Baby Athletic Association", "The F Word", and "Free Willzyx", where they all work together to return a captive whale to its "home" on the moon. In "Super Fun Time", Craig even paired up with Kenny McCormick.

Even though the role as group leader can vary between Craig and Clyde, it is usually Craig who takes on this role, which led to the group being known as Craig's group.

It is also often Craig who starts fights with the main group of the show. This behavior is in contrast with his behavior in "Pandemic" and "Pandemic 2: The Startling", in which Craig seems to prefer to avoid conflict rather than instigate it.