South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
The creators of the animated show South Park have renamed the series 'South America' in a satirical response to US President Donald Trump's executive orders renaming geographic landmarks. The move highlights the show's ongoing political commentary and its relationship with parent company Paramount.
Why it matters
It illustrates the intersection of pop culture satire and political discourse, specifically regarding the use of executive power to alter geographic nomenclature.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The announcement comes after South Park won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program
The creators of South Park, the animated TV show, have announced that its new series will be named South America, in an apparent reference to US President Donald Trump's attempts to rename a lake and a gulf.
"Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA," creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker wrote in a statement.
Trump signed an executive order in August to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, and last year declared that the Gulf of Mexico be known as the Gulf of America.
The announcement from South Park, now in its 29th season, comes after the show won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program on Sunday.
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