Satirical Apology at Comic-Con
Trey Parker and Matt Stone responded humorously to White House criticism during Comic-Con's animation panel. Their latest South Park episode depicted Donald Trump naked in bed with Satan, prompting outrage from the Trump administration.
White House Condemnation
White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers dismissed the show as "irrelevant for over 20 years" and "hanging on by a thread." Rogers emphasized Trump's policy achievements while attacking the show's creative merits.
Genitalia Negotiations
Stone revealed intense negotiations with producers: "They wanted to blur the penis. We compromised by adding eyes - making it a character." Parker deadpanned, "We're terribly sorry" to audience laughter.
Paramount Satire
The episode targeted Paramount's $16M settlement with Trump and referenced Stephen Colbert's canceled Late Show. This comes days after Parker and Stone signed a $1.5B deal with Paramount for streaming rights.
Production Timeliness
Parker highlighted South Park's unique production speed allowing current satire: "I don't know next week's episode. We finished this hours before airing." The show maintains relevance through rapid response to news events.