GoKawiilSouth Park creators temporarily rebrand show 'South America' in Trump jab
Matt Stone and Trey Parker announced they are renaming South Park to 'South America' for its new season, mocking President Trump's pattern of renaming geographic features like the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario. The change was unveiled on the show's social media with a doctored sign reading 'South America' instead of 'South Park', shortly after the series won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. The creators also sarcastically thanked parent company Paramount Skydance, referencing its pending $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
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The satirical stunt highlights growing tension between Hollywood studios and the Trump administration, especially as Paramount Skydance's massive merger remains under regulatory and political scrutiny. It also underscores how tech and media companies have complied with Trump's symbolic renaming demands, drawing satire from creators known for skewering political absurdity.
- South Park creators renamed the show 'South America' mocking Trump's geographic renaming orders.
- The move follows Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario as 'America'.
- The announcement referenced Paramount Skydance's paused $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
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