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'South Park' creators explain show's recent focus on Donald Trump
South Park's political satire on Trump and his administration has doubled viewership since 2023 as creators address new cultural taboos and blurred lines between politics and pop culture.
- South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone aimed to assert their independence by mocking President Donald Trump in their recent show, according to an interview.
- Stone explained that their decision to parody Trump was motivated by a delayed deal with Paramount due to needing government approval for a merger.
- Parker said 'It's like the government is just in your face everywhere you look,' justifying their focus on Trump and the MAGA movement.
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‘South Park’ Creator Says Paramount, David Ellison Haven’t Pushed Back On Trump Satire: “They’re Letting Us Do Whatever We Want”
'South Park' creators explain why they went after Trump and how Paramount and new CEO David Ellison are 'letting us do whatever we want.'
·Los Angeles, United States
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South Park creators reveal reason behind recent focus on Donald Trump
The show’s creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker say they’re attracted to ‘taboo’ subjects
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article‘South Park’ creators on newest season: ‘Politics became pop culture’
If you feel like American politics have been inescapable recently, you’re not alone. Even entertainment creatives like “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone can’t help but be influenced by the political landscape these days. The duo recently spoke with The New York Times about the inspiration for the show’s latest season, which has reflected many events in the news cycle through a comedic cartoon lens. That includes the Immigration an…
·Denver, United States
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