Creators of the animated series South Park announced a satirical rebranding of the show to South America in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The move follows a recent executive order by President Donald Trump to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, as well as updates by Apple Maps and Google Maps to reflect the change.
The statement from Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the show’s co-creators, read: “Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA. We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount — a Skydance Capitulation.” The announcement coincided with the series’ 27th season premiere, which featured a controversial episode mocking Trump.
South Park will continue to air under its original name, as the announcement was a form of political satire. The show has a long history of critiquing political figures and corporate behavior, and this latest stunt appears to target both the Trump administration’s renaming policy and the compliance of major tech companies.
Background: Trump’s Renaming Policy
The executive order signed by Trump last month directed the renaming of Lake Ontario, which straddles the U.S.-Canada border, to Lake America. The order stated: “The United States is the greatest protector of the Great Lakes, including the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario. Without the security and investment provided by the United States, this freshwater system would not be open for shipping, recreation, and responsible use to the same extent as it is today.”
Following the order, Apple Maps and Google Maps updated their platforms to display Lake Ontario as Lake America. A spokesperson for Google previously confirmed the change, stating that its Maps service would reflect the new name.
Reactions and Context
The White House has not publicly commented on the South Park announcement, nor has Paramount Global, the parent company of Paramount+, which streams the series. Fox News Digital reached out to all parties for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
The South Park creators’ statement also referenced the Skydance-Paramount merger, calling it a “Skydance Capitulation”—a jab at the corporate deal that delayed the show’s new season. The 27th season premiere, which aired in 2025, included a segment featuring Trump in a fictional scenario with Satan, further escalating the show’s satirical tone.
Satire and Media Response
The announcement has been widely interpreted as a form of political commentary, with some outlets highlighting the show’s history of mocking political figures and corporations. Newsweek noted that the rebranding aligns with South Park’s tradition of using humor to critique power structures, while also questioning the willingness of corporations like Apple and Google to comply with government directives.
The Emmy Awards recognized the 27th season premiere with an award for Outstanding Animated Program in 2025, adding to the visibility of the show’s recent content.
What’s Next
The South Park creators have not indicated whether the satirical name change will have any lasting impact on the series. The show is scheduled to premiere its 29th season, and the creators have not confirmed whether the rebranding will be revisited in future episodes or promotions.