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South Park Renames Season 29 to 'South America' in Satirical Response

Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have officially renamed the upcoming twenty-ninth season of South Park to “South America,” mocking President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the United States’ largest lake. The branding change also serves as a broader critique of corporate compliance with political directives.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes

Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ In light of Donald Trump’s attempts to rename a gulf, lakes and even states after “America,” South Park, the animated satirical program that has long skewered those in power, has announced an official name change. For its 29th season, the Comedy Central series will be known as “South America”. “Inspired by the bravery and patri...

By Adrian Horton

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forbes4h ago

‘South Park’ Changes Branding To ‘South America’ In Latest Trump Trolling

The show said its name change was “inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google,” both of which have complied with executive orders from Trump to change the names of places like Lake Ontario to Lake America.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

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varietyMostly Factual4h ago

‘South Park’ Changes Name to ‘South America’ as Creators Roast Apple and Google for Obeying Trump’s Lake America Name Change

“South Park” is no more. Long live “South America.” Ahead of the premiere of the show’s 29th Season, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have announced they are changing the name of the series. “Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of ‘South Park’ to ‘South America,'” […]

By Joseph Otterson

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2h ago

‘South Park’ Is “Changing Its Name” to ‘South America’ for Season 29 to Mock Trump

Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the supposed name change Tuesday.

By James Hibberd

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deadlineMostly Factual4h ago

‘South Park’ Skewers Trump — And Paramount — With Name Change To ‘South America’

As it heads into its 29th season, South Park announced a change of its name — to South America. The announcement is a troll of Donald Trump and his drive to rename buildings, bodies of water and even a state. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone also got in a dig at Paramount, the parent […]

By Ted Johnson

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ignMostly Factual4h ago

South Park Trolls Trump, Google, and Apple With Official Season 29 Name Change

South Park is officially changing its name for the launch of Season 29 as creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone troll Apple, Google, and of course U.S. president Donald Trump.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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nmeMostly Factual6h ago

South Park creators celebrate Emmy win by mocking Donald Trump

“Congratulations to Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and the entire South Park team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Animated Program!”  The post South Park creators celebrate Emmy win by mocking Donald Trump appeared first on NME.

By Damian Jones

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screen-rantMixed4h ago

South Park Announces Official Retitle For Series After 29 Years

South Park is getting a makeover, and after 29 years, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have officially renamed the animated series after Emmy win.

By Rianna de Bono-Smith

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