South Park changes name to South America

South Park Creators Take Aim at Trump with Mock Name Change

The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have announced a tongue-in-cheek name change for the long-running animated series, rebranding it as "South America" in what appears to be the latest satirical swipe at President Donald Trump and major tech companies. According to Parker and Stone, the move was "inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google," as stated in their official statement.

Background on the Name Change

The name change is a parody of recent Trump administration efforts to rename well-known geographic locations, such as referring to Lake Ontario as "Lake America" and the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America". As Parker and Stone said in a statement, "We are changing the name of 'South Park' to 'South America,'" and they "especially want to thank our parent company Paramount — a Skydance Capitulation."

South Park's History of Mocking Trump

South Park has a long history of mocking Trump and his administration. The show's recent season has generated significant attention and renewed discussions about political satire in entertainment. As Trey Parker told The New York Times, "It's not that we got all political. It's that politics became pop culture." The show's creators have repeatedly targeted Trump, with storylines almost exclusively parodying his second presidency.

Upcoming Season and Availability

The show's 29th season is set to premiere on September 16 on Comedy Central, with new episodes becoming available on Paramount+ the following day. All seasons of South Park, including the new season, can be streamed on Paramount+ with a subscription. The show is also airing old and new episodes on Comedy Central for those still hooked up to cable. Currently, there are only six episodes set to release for season 29, according to the official South Park website.

Detail	Information
Premiere Date	September 16
Streaming Availability	Paramount+
Cable Availability	Comedy Central

Reactions and Controversy

The White House has previously called South Park "irrelevant for 20 years" and "relying on uninspired ideas for attention". Trump has also expressed his disdain for the Emmys, saying they are "all politics" and that his show, The Apprentice, was snubbed despite its popularity. After South Park's Emmy win, the show's creators posted a graphic on social media saying, "You finally got your Emmy," with an image of Trump holding the trophy. As Trey Parker said during the Emmy acceptance speech, "A big thank you to the greatest fans in the world. It’s only because of you guys that we haven’t been canceled in 30 years."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new name of South Park?

The creators of South Park have announced a mock name change to "South America" in response to President Donald Trump's efforts to rename geographic locations.

When does the new season of South Park premiere?

The show's 29th season is set to premiere on September 16 on Comedy Central, with new episodes becoming available on Paramount+ the following day.

Where can I stream South Park?

All seasons of South Park, including the new season, can be streamed on Paramount+ with a subscription.

As the new season of South Park approaches, it is likely that the show will continue to generate controversy and attention with its satirical take on current events. With the mock name change to "South America", Parker and Stone are once again taking aim at Trump and his administration, and it will be interesting to see how the show's creators continue to push the boundaries of political satire in the upcoming season.