Comedy Central’s "South Park" returned for its 29th season Wednesday night under a satirical new title, "South America," continuing the show’s recent run of political satire related to President Donald Trump.The premiere follows two seasons that frequently targeted Trump and his administration, including the Emmy-winning 27th season.The episode kicked off with an updated theme song referencing "South America" instead of the town’s usual name, "South Park," accompanied by a revised town sign and an animated, unclothed Trump.Later in the episode, characters wearing red and blue "South America Strong" T-shirts appeared during a country-style song celebrating the fictional rebranding.SOUTH PARK CREATORS MOCK TRUMP'S LAKE ONTARIO RENAME AND COMPANY COMPLIANCE IN MOCK STATEMENTA screenshot from the Season 29 premiere of "South Park" shows the fictional Colorado town’s familiar sign changed to read "South America" as part of the show’s new opening sequence.
The premiere debuted a revised theme song and incorporated the "South America" rebranding throughout the episode.(Screenshot/"South Park Studios" YouTube)The show also committed to the gag on its official website, changing the name and branding across much of the site and YouTube account to "South America."While the main plot centered on the town’s kids getting hooked on e-bikes, leading to Kenny’s death in an e-bike explosion, the "South America" premise satirizes Trump’s efforts to rename geographic landmarks.TRUMP FLOATS RENAMING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS AFTER REBRANDING HISTORIC LAKETrump signed an executive order in August directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America." His administration previously directed the federal government to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."Ahead of the premiere, "South Park" co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone released a statement mocking Trump’s renaming conventions and Apple and Google’s adoption of the Lake America ...