“South Park” — or rather “South America” — made its Season 29 debut Wednesday night and wasted no time introducing audiences to the newly named town.
\n\nThe episode, titled “South American Biker Gangs,” kicked off with an updated theme song ringing in the name change — “I’m goin’ down to South America, have myself a time!” — before showing another new addition: a Donald Trump cameo.
\n\nThe premiere episode centered around the usual suspects, Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny, and their newfound love of e-bikes. But when the gaggle of kids takes to the streets with their motorized bikes, the parents of South America form their own biker gang in opposition.
\n\nAs per usual, Kenny dies when his e-bike blows up, and his death unites the town to come together, outlaw e-bikes, and begin selling “South America Strong” T-shirts.
\n\nEarlier this month, ahead of the Season 29 premiere, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced that the long-running comedy series would furthermore be known as “South America,” a comedic jab at Trump’s recent moves to rename the likes of Lake Ontario as Lake America, New Mexico as New America and the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
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Original source: https://variety.com/