In brief
In a playful political jab, the creators of the long‑running animated series South Park announced the new season would be titled ’South America’. The move mirrors former President Trump’s attempts to rename Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico, prompting the cartoonists to reinterpret the name on the show’s iconic sign. The announcement comes after the series’ 29th season won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, highlighting its continued cultural relevance. Whether the new name will be permanent remains unclear, but the gesture underscores the show’s long‑standing role as a vehicle for political satire. The series’ forthcoming season is set to premiere on 16 September.
South Park Creators Rename Series “South America” as Trump‑Themed Satire
After winning its latest Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, the makers of the iconic cartoon announced that the upcoming season will carry the temporary title “South America.” The changes were described in a statement that alluded to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s own attempts to rename geographic features such as Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.
Matt Stone and Trey Parker tweeted that the new name was inspired by the “bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google” and that they will keep “South America” for now. The statement also praised Paramount‑Skydance’s “Skydance Capitulation,” a reference to a pending media‑merger that Trump’s administration helped approve earlier this year.
The show’s sign, normally emblazoned with “South Park,” was updated on the network’s social media feeds to read “South America.” Both Stone and Parker have a long history of lampooning Trump; the White House has previously described the series as “fourth‑rate” and “hanging on by a thread.”
The future of the renamed series remains uncertain, with no formal statement clarifying whether it will revert to its original title later in the season. The new season is scheduled to premiere on September 16.
