South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
The creators of the long-running animated TV show South Park have revealed that their upcoming series will be titled South America. This change in name is believed to be a pointed reference to former US President Donald Trump's efforts to rename geographic locations such as Lake Ontario as Lake America and the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the show's co-founders, expressed their inspiration from Apple and Google in their official statement announcing the new title. The creators also commended Paramount Skydance, their parent company, for supporting the decision. The show's social media platforms showcased an updated version of the South Park sign, with the word "Park" replaced by "America."
South Park, in its 29th season, previously faced criticism from Trump and his administration for mocking the president in various episodes. The new season is set to premiere on September 16.
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