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Commentary: ‘South Park’ season opener puts Trump in bed with Satan and has Paramount on its knees

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As a die-hard South Park fan, I can’t help but notice how boldly the series has dared to question its own continuation once more. Kicking off its 27th season on Wednesday, the show launched a scathing critique, this time targeting President Trump and the parent company of Comedy Central, Paramount. It seems that Paramount chose to fork over a hefty sum of $16 million to Trump for his future library instead of taking on a lawsuit brought against “60 Minutes” by the president (it’s worth mentioning that Paramount is also associated with CBS).

Last week, it was revealed that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” aired on CBS (which is owned by Paramount), will be ending. Stephen Colbert, known for his incisive political satire, has been a vocal critic of MAGA policies and Trump from his platform. Interestingly, this cancellation coincides with Paramount’s pursuit of federal approval for its proposed $8-billion merger with Skydance Media, much like the settlement in the “60 Minutes” lawsuit.

“South Park” couldn’t have returned at a better time.

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Following extended talks and the potential for a legal dispute, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone successfully negotiated two significant agreements, ultimately securing a home for their profanity-laced cartoon on Paramount+.

The episode entitled “Sermon on the Mount” starts by revealing that Cartman’s beloved radio station, NPR, has been shut down. M mocking its perceived wokeness was a big part of his personality, and now he’s feeling lost and upset. He exclaims indignantly, “The government can’t take away a show!” followed by a humorous comment about the potential cancellation of “South Park.” “I mean, what program will they pull off the air next?

It’s possible that Paramount could reconsider continuing “South Park” following its controversial premiere on Wednesday, which harshly satirized Paramount’s expensive concessions to Trump. However, earlier this week, Paramount announced a $1.5 billion deal with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for 14 new movies, six additional seasons, and streaming rights on Paramount+ for the next five years.

The new season delves further into the chilling events of 2025, where Cartman discovers that his school is insisting students accept Jesus’ presence, literally. This lands Cartman in trouble with the principal when he refuses to allow Jesus to join his lunch group, despite no empty seats being available. They remind him that there’s always space for the Lord.

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Skydance vowed individually to designate an ombudsman from CBS News for the purpose of enhancing transparency and responsibility within the organization. Additionally, Skydance CEO David Ellison has had a meeting with conservative journalist Bari Weiss.

Residents grow frustrated over electing an individual they believed would focus on other groups, such as immigrants. They oppose religious instruction being imposed on their children in school, yet media portrayals suggest their struggle is futile. “Today saw more demonstrations as the president continues to advocate for Christianity in our educational institutions. Earlier today, the president declared that the essence of Jesus is crucial to our nation and he will sue anyone who disagrees with him.

The biting satire commences as they switch to Trump at the White House. He’s the unique character whose head is a real photograph instead of a drawing. The president’s image is skillfully altered to depict various aspects of the true man: frowning, scowling, grinning, leering, and pouting once more.

As a movie buff, I find myself constantly urging people to unwind while I make ominous threats towards them. I’ve had heated debates with Canada’s prime minister about tariffs, and in one instance, I bluntly stated, “You don’t want me to bomb you like I did Iraq.” To which he replied, “I thought you just bombed Iran.” I responded, “Iran. Iraq. What’s the difference?”

In an extraordinary moment, I was depicted lying bare in bed with the devil himself, exposing my diminutive masculinity. The devil, taken aback, refused my advances and said, “I can’t even see anything, it’s so small.

Even the devil seems disturbed by the random person continually discussing the client list of the accused sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, on Instagram.

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Among the team at CBS News, there was a great deal of displeasure about the $16-million settlement that was perceived as a concession to Trump. However, this sentiment was also balanced by a sense of relief: Things could have turned out even more unfavorably.

“Epstein, are we still talking about that?” Trump says.

Are your name on the list, or are you not?” Satan queries, finding it peculiar how you always advise people to stay calm whenever the topic arises.

Next, we transition to a segment of “60 Minutes” where the hosts nervously whisper due to the looming threat of another lawsuit. The iconic stopwatch sound from the show plays as they display an image of a ticking time bomb. They describe the president as a “great man,” implying he is watching, before switching to their correspondent who is reporting on protests against Trump in South Park, Colorado.

Jesus appears under the pretext of honoring Trump’s goal of reintegrating Christianity into public education institutions. However, his true purpose is to deliver a secretive warning. In a hushed tone, he explains, “I didn’t wish to return to the school setting, but it was necessary as part of a legal settlement and an agreement with Paramount.

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This week’s critical agreement was a culmination of several rounds of negotiation between influential figures, each with conflicting agendas, such as the President, the Ellison family, and media tycoon Shari Redstone, over a period of months.

“The president’s suing you?” a protester asks.

In a tense manner, Jesus warns them: “Now that someone has retreated, the individual can act as he pleases. Look at what happened with CBS? Who owns it? Paramount! Is that the fate you want for Colbert? … Everyone, keep quiet or South Park will cease to exist!

In a turn of events, the town is taken to court by Donald Trump. Faced with similar circumstances as Paramount, they choose to comply. As part of the settlement, they agree to financially compensate him and publicly praise him.

The episode concludes with a supportive Trump ad from the town, featuring a convincing deepfake scene of the president journeying through scorching desert terrain as a symbol of devotion to his followers. Notably, the scene leaves little room for doubt about the size of more than just his hands.

That wail you just heard? It’s coming from the White House. A new lawsuit is born.

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