Charlie Kirk Parodied by South Park’s Eric Cartman

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, seems to have gained a new level of notoriety, as he’s being featured in a parody by “South Park.” In a teaser released on Tuesday, the character Eric Cartman takes on a persona reminiscent of Kirk.

In the clip, Cartman shouts at classmate Bebe Stevens, “You can stay quiet because you hate America and love abortion.” It’s a bold statement that fits right in with the show’s edgy humor.

After seeing the teaser, Kirk embraced the parody and even updated his profile picture on X to a screenshot of Cartman, sharing that he was “watching this very much.”

When speaking to Fox News Digital, Kirk revealed he laughed out loud when he first encountered the clip. Many had sent it to him, and he initially thought it was some sort of “AI troll” targeting him. Reflecting on it, he noted, “I think it’s a bit interesting, and I think it shows the cultural impacts that our movement can achieve. I see this as a badge of honor.”

Kirk noted that he hasn’t watched “South Park” as much recently, apart from a time in high school, but he appreciates that the long-running series tends to mock everyone equally.

Details about Cartman’s portrayal of Kirk in the upcoming episode remain sparse, but it is slated to air on August 6. Previous episodes featured Cartman grappling with his identity and a crisis of morale after being termed “awakened.” Issues arose in South Park concerning the incorporation of Christianity into local schools.

Kirk expressed eagerness for the episode, emphasizing that conservatives should be able to laugh at themselves, a skill he noted the left has used to their detriment. “They are professional comedians,” he remarked. “They’re probably going to roast me, and I think that’s okay. It’s all part of the game. We’re all flawed individuals—humility in acknowledging that is essential.”

Interestingly, “South Park” did not hold back on critiquing President Donald Trump after the network’s parent company, Paramount, reached a significant settlement with him regarding a lawsuit. In the recent season premiere, Trump was portrayed in a controversial light, compared to historic figures like Saddam Hussein in a satirical manner.

In response to the show, a White House spokesman noted that the creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are using outdated humor, suggesting they’ve lost relevance and are merely grasping for attention.