South Park Co-Creator Offers Apology for Controversial Trump-Satan Scene

Response to South Park’s Season Premiere

Trey Parker, co-creator of South Park, gave a brief statement in response to criticisms from the White House regarding the show’s season premiere. This episode featured a depiction of a naked President Donald Trump in an unusual scenario with Satan.

Parker’s Reaction at Comic-Con

At the Comic-Con International event, Parker responded with a deadpan expression, saying, “We’re terribly sorry.” His comments were delivered while he participated in a panel alongside Matt Stone, Mike Judge, and Andy Samberg.

White House’s Quick Statement

Earlier, a spokesperson for the White House issued a statement criticizing the 27th season premiere, which aired on a Wednesday night. They declared, “This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.”

According to the spokesperson, President Trump has accomplished more in just six months than any other president, and they insisted that “no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.”

Novel Episode Themes

During the panel discussion, Parker revealed that they did receive guidance from their producers regarding the episode. He shared that they were instructed to blur certain content, which he found unacceptable. “No you’re not gonna blur the penis,” he stated firmly.

Parker’s New Deal with Paramount

The episode took a jab at Paramount for its recent $16 million settlement with Trump, coincidentally after Parker and Stone had just signed a $1.5 billion deal for 50 new episodes and streaming rights. This deal marks a significant expansion for South Park.

Witty Takes from the Episode

In the storyline, Trump sues South Park after residents challenge the presence of Jesus Christ in their school. This episode portrays Jesus suggesting a settlement to avoid potential fallout, wittily referencing CBS’s recent troubles with Paramount.

Timeliness of South Park’s Productions

Parker noted the efficiency of their production process, allowing them to remain timely. “I don’t know what next week’s episode is going to be,” he mentioned at Comic-Con, adding that they are constantly evaluating audience reactions.