In a bold move reminiscent of Donald Trump, the long-running animated series “South Park” has decided to rebrand itself for its upcoming 29th season as “South America.” This decision, made by creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, is a satirical jab at the U.S. president’s penchant for renaming geographic features to include “America.”
The announcement, inspired by the actions of tech giants Apple and Google, aims to highlight the show’s irreverent and patriotic spirit. Notably, the creators expressed gratitude to their parent company Paramount, humorously referring to it as a “Skydance Capitulation.”
This move also subtly criticizes the show’s parent company, Paramount Skydance, owned by David Ellison, who has faced allegations of involvement in a side deal with Trump to facilitate the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Trump’s trend of renaming geographical landmarks began during his second term, with initiatives like rebranding the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” While some entities have resisted these changes, tech companies like Apple and Google have been criticized for complying with Trump’s renaming efforts.
The decision to rename “South Park” as “South America” comes amid Trump’s suggestion to rename the state of New Mexico as “New America.” Whether this name change is a temporary gag or a theme that will persist throughout the season remains to be seen, fitting well with the show’s tradition of mocking Trump and his administration.
Over the years, “South Park” has won accolades for its boundary-pushing satire, often drawing ire from Trump and his supporters for its provocative depictions. The series has not shied away from lampooning Trump, portraying him in various controversial scenarios.
The show’s upcoming season, now dubbed “South America,” is set to premiere on September 16 on Comedy Central, followed by its Canadian debut on Paramount+ the next day.
