'South Park' renamed 'South America' in honor of Donald Trump
fortune.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced they are temporarily renaming the Emmy-winning animated series "South Park" to "SOUTH AMERICA" in a satirical response to President Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and similar changes by Apple and Google Maps.
- The name change also mocks Paramount's merger with Skydance, despite a recent five-year renewal deal between Parker, Stone, and Paramount for the show and streaming rights on Paramount+.
- The move follows Trump’s broader efforts to rename geographic locations, including the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" and a suggestion to rename New Mexico as "New America," actions that have stirred controversy.
- "South Park" creators have a history of satirizing Trump and other cultural figures, recently celebrating their Emmy win with a provocative cartoon of Trump and previously depicting him in controversial storylines.
- The show has also historically targeted Canada and various public figures in its satire, highlighting its long-standing use of parody to comment on political and social issues.
