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South Park creator makes mock apology to Trump over new episode

South Park creator makes mock apology to Trump over new episode

Summary

In a recent episode of "South Park," co-creator Trey Parker jokingly apologized to President Donald Trump for a scene showing the president in bed with the character Satan. The episode is part of the show's 27th season and includes a storyline about a legal dispute between Trump and Paramount. The episode follows a newly signed deal between the show's creators and Paramount+, which includes new episodes and streaming rights.

Key Facts

  • "South Park" co-creator Trey Parker made a mock apology to President Trump over a humorous scene in the show.
  • The episode depicted President Trump in bed with Satan, as part of a satirical storyline.
  • The White House commented that the show is "not relevant" and criticized it further.
  • The episode was discussed during a panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
  • "South Park" is a long-running satirical animated show that often targets authority figures.
  • The show's creators recently signed a five-year deal with Paramount+ for $1.5 billion.
  • This deal includes 50 new episodes and streaming rights to past seasons.
  • The episode addresses current events, including a legal dispute involving Trump and Paramount.

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