September 6th 2024.
The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have made a bold decision to leave their infamous Donald Trump parodies behind. Known for their outrageous and satirical animated sitcom, the duo has their finger on the pulse when it comes to current events. However, they have decided to skip out on covering the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, and Trump himself is a major factor in this choice.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Matt explained, "We've tried to cover South Park through four or five presidential elections, and it's such a difficult thing to do. It's a real mind scramble, and it seems to take on an outsized importance." He went on to say, "Obviously, it's f***ing important, but it just becomes too overwhelming and takes away from the fun of the show."
Trey added, "We don't know what else we could possibly say about Trump at this point." Of course, the delay in creating more episodes is also due to waiting for Paramount to sort out their issues. However, Matt made it clear that avoiding more episodes about Trump is a conscious decision on their part.
The show will return in 2025, and it seems that the creators are relieved to not have to cover yet another election. Since Trump's shocking victory in 2016, the character of Mr. Garrison has followed a similar path, but it has become increasingly difficult to keep up with real-life events.
Back in 2017, the duo stated, "We decided to just step back and let the politicians do their own comedy while we focus on our own." Despite this decision, the show has continued to spoof Trump since his first election in 2006. As South Park enters its third decade on the air, it continues to stay relevant and tackle important issues, all while maintaining its signature silliness.
Matt admitted in the new interview, "It's just way more fun to come up with ridiculous storylines, like Cartman dressing up as a robot." However, they also aren't afraid to tackle serious topics, such as this year's special episode on the controversial drug Ozempic, which was inspired by Trey's own experience with the medication.
South Park has been on the air since 1997, and the world of comedy has drastically changed since then. The creators find themselves looking to up-and-coming comedians on platforms like TikTok for inspiration. Matt acknowledged, "We have endless respect for that ability to move on and create new content quickly." However, they also value the storytelling aspect of their show and the ability to delve into more complex issues.
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