South Park creators rename show 'South America'
20 days ago
- South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker renamed the show 'South America' as a satirical jab at President Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.
- The name change was inspired by Apple and Google, who updated their maps to reflect Trump's renaming orders.
- South Park won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program on Sunday, and the announcement came shortly after.
- It is unclear if the new name will be permanent or temporary for the season.
- The show's parent company, Paramount Skydance, is involved in a $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery, which is paused due to lawsuits.
- Trump previously shared an AI-generated video altering a 'Welcome to New Mexico' sign, and South Park has a history of mocking Trump during his presidencies.
- The White House has previously criticized South Park, calling it a 'fourth-rate' show, after episodes depicted Trump in a negative light.