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South Park Changes Name to South America in Trump Reference

The creators of the animated series 'South Park' have announced a name change to 'South America' for Season 29. The move is widely interpreted as a satirical jab at Donald Trump's recent geographic naming controversies.

8 Sept, 15:37 — 9 Sept, 01:52
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le-mondeHigh1h ago

Animated satire 'South Park' says it's changing name to 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump

The announcement from the Emmy Award-winning show, known for its crude language and lampooning hot-button social issues, comes after Trump's recent efforts to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America and the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h 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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cnbcMostly Factual41m ago

Hit TV show 'South Park' becomes 'South America' in apparent reference to Trump's geographic name changes

Show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said in a statement that they were "inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google."

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forbes9h 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 Factual9h 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 Factual7h 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 Factual9h 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 Factual9h 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 Factual10h 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-rantMixed9h 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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Coverage Timeline

First report: nme · 8 Sept, 15:37Full coverage: 16 · 10hWindow: 10h
nme8 Sept, 15:37First to report

South Park creators celebrate Emmy win by mocking Donald Trump

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screen-rant8 Sept, 16:57

South Park Announces Official Retitle For Series After 29 Years

variety8 Sept, 17:03

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

ign8 Sept, 17:16

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

deadline8 Sept, 17:22

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

forbes8 Sept, 17:30

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

telex8 Sept, 18:11

Trumpon gúnyolódva nevezné át a South Parkot a sorozat két alkotója

The Guardian8 Sept, 18:21

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

hollywood-reporter8 Sept, 19:19

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

Barron's8 Sept, 20:10

'South Park' Changes Name In Dig At Trump - barrons.com

n1-serbia8 Sept, 20:54

"South Park" promenio ime u "South America"

el-universal-english8 Sept, 21:36

South Park se burla de Donald Trump; dice que ahora se llamará "South America"

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berlingske8 Sept, 22:49

South Park ændrer navn til South America i stikpille til Trump

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newsbeast9 Sept, 00:34

Οι δημιουργοί του «South Park» ξαναχτυπούν: Το βάφτισαν «South America» για να τρολάρουν τον Τραμπ

le-monde9 Sept, 01:19

Animated satire 'South Park' says it's changing name to 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump

cnbc9 Sept, 01:52Latest update

Hit TV show 'South Park' becomes 'South America' in apparent reference to Trump's geographic name changes