Bulwark Takes WOW! South Park Just NUKED Trump
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Jul 24, 2025 Sonny Bunch, the Culture editor at The Bulwark and a savvy film critic, joins Tim Miller to dissect South Park’s bold season premiere that takes a sharp aim at Donald Trump. They discuss the absurdity of Trump’s cartoonish lawsuit threats and his quirky desert PSA with googly eyes. The conversation further delves into how satire challenges political narratives, the impact of media ties on journalistic integrity, and South Park’s playful commentary on power and censorship, showcasing the show’s fearless approach to contemporary issues.
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South Park’s Direct Trump Satire
- South Park blasted Donald Trump directly this season, using their signature biting satire with cartoon exaggeration.
- This marks a shift from their usual more hesitant or indirect Trump commentary.
Trump’s Lawsuit Threats Mechanism
- Trump is portrayed threatening lawsuits over any portrayal of him, highlighting his real-life litigious reputation.
- This legal threat culture is framed as a tool to silence criticism and satire.
PSA with Googly-Eyed Penis
- South Park closed the episode with a hilariously absurd PSA featuring Trump wandering the desert with a googly-eyed tiny penis saying, "I'm Donald Trump and I approve this message."
- This childish but effective comedy underlines their ruthless mockery of Trump’s ego and persona.
