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South Park rebrands as South America mocking Trump's renaming push
South Park's Season 29 premiere rebrands the town as South America to mock Trump's push to rename geographic landmarks.
In brief
South Park's Season 29 premiere rebrands the town as South America to mock Trump's push to rename geographic landmarks. South Park's new title satirizes Trump's executive orders renaming lakes and oceans. Originally reported by Fox News.
New title reveal

South Park's Season 29 premiere rebrands the town as South America in a satirical nod to Trump's renaming efforts.
“Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA.”
Trump's renaming push
Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' and the Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'.
South Park's response

The creators released a statement mocking Trump's renaming conventions and Apple and Google's adoption of 'Lake America'.
“Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA.”
Emmy win context
The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program during its 27th season, which featured Trump jokes.
Political shift
South Park shifted focus to target Trump exclusively after its 27th season, which earned media attention.
Creator statement

The creators thanked Paramount, a Skydance Capitulation, for supporting the rebranding.
“Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA.”
The big picture
South Park's new title satirizes Trump's executive orders renaming lakes and oceans.


