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South Park creators announce satirical name change to South America
Trey Parker and Matt Stone mock geographic renaming efforts ahead of the animated series' season premiere.
The short version
- Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker announced they are renaming South Park to South America ahead of season 29.[Variety · The Guardian]
- The satirical move responds to Donald Trump's proposals to rename geographic features and states after America.[Variety · The Guardian · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Season 29 is scheduled to premiere on September 16, though it remains uncertain whether the retitling is temporary.[The Guardian · The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker stated that South Park will adopt the title South America for its 29th season.[Variety · The Guardian]
- The announcement follows moves by Donald Trump attempting to rename a gulf, lakes, and states after America.[The Guardian · The Hollywood Reporter]
- The 29th season of the animated show is scheduled to debut on September 16.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- It was not immediately clear if the title change is merely a one-day stunt or will continue into the new season.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changesThe Guardian - US
- ‘South Park’ Changes Name to ‘South America’ as Creators Roast Apple and Google for Obeying Trump’s Lake America Name ChangeVariety metered
- ‘South Park’ Is “Changing Its Name” to ‘South America’ for Season 29 to Mock TrumpThe Hollywood Reporter metered