South Park rebrands to South America for season 29 premiere
The animated series South Park officially changed its name to South America for the season 29 premiere on Wednesday night.
New title and theme song
Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the name change in a press release issued last Tuesday. The duo stated they were inspired by the actions of Apple and Google regarding recent location renamings. An updated theme song now features the lyrics I'm goin' down to South America, have myself a time.
Episode plot and political satire
The premiere episode titled South American Biker Gangs features e-bikes arriving in the renamed town. The main characters take over the streets while parents form an opposing biker gang. Donald Trump makes a cameo appearance during this debut installment.
Parent company reference
The creators included a specific message thanking Paramount while calling it a Skydance Capitulation. This statement serves as a warning shot regarding the parent company's relationship with Skydance. The show continues its tradition of political satire in this new season.
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