South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone took aim at Donald Trump, especially regarding their streaming partner, Paramount, during their recent show.
While attending San Diego Comic-Con, they responded to questions about whether they received any complaints from Paramount concerning a recent anti-Trump episode.
“They always say they love the episodes we create, but then they add, ‘Okay, but we need to blur the penis,'” Parker told the audience. “And I just said, ‘No, you’re not blurring the penis,'” he explained.
Stone chimed in, much to the crowd’s enjoyment, saying they had examined the depiction. Parker then noted he wasn’t going to conceal anything, emphasizing the characters were central to the narrative. “That took about four days of discussion,” he remarked.
The episode in question included a cartoon card that humorously asked for sex with Satan but got turned down because of an exaggeratedly small penis. It also showcased a fictional public service announcement featuring cards exposed in the desert.
The White House responded, calling the show irrelevant. A spokesperson pointed out, “The show hasn’t made a relevant point in over two decades and clings to tired ideas in a desperate attempt.” They added, “President Trump has delivered more on his promises in just six months than any other president in history, and we won’t derail his winning streak.”
Parker and Stone’s remarks about Paramount followed their significant agreement with the streaming network.
“As South Park prepares for its Season 27 premiere, the show’s future is secured for the next five years. Parker and Stone have signed a comprehensive five-year agreement with Paramount Global through Park County,” it was reported.
“Additionally, South Park Digital Studios, the joint venture co-owned by Paramount and Park County, has inked a five-year exclusive licensing deal with Paramount+ estimated at $1.5 billion.”
