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’
TL;DR
- South Park will be renamed 'South America' for its 29th season.
- Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker stated the name change is inspired by Apple and Google's actions.
- This satirizes Donald Trump's alleged attempts to rename geographical locations and states, such as New Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico, and Lake Ontario.
- The show's parent company, Paramount Skydance, is undergoing a large merger approved by the Trump administration.
- The 29th season premieres on September 16 and will stream on Paramount+.