Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of the popular animated series “South Park,” took the stage at Comic-Con following the premiere of their latest episode titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount.” The episode caused quite a stir for its satirical take on both Donald Trump and the corporate parents of “South Park,” Paramount.
During the panel, Parker and Stone revealed that the network had some concerns about the episode, particularly regarding the depiction of a tiny animated Trump penis. Despite the network’s hesitations, the creators stood their ground and insisted on keeping the scene as is, even going as far as putting eyes on the penis.
The episode itself tackled Trump’s litigious nature and Paramount’s decision to settle a questionable lawsuit involving the president. The White House criticized the show, calling it irrelevant and desperate for attention. However, the show remains a valuable property for Paramount, as evidenced by the recent lucrative deal with Parker and Stone.
In addition to discussing “South Park,” the panel also touched on other Comedy Central shows like “Beavis & Butt-Head” and “Digiman!” The creators shared their comedy influences, citing “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” as a significant inspiration for their work.
The process of creating “South Park” was also revealed, with Parker mentioning that episodes are often produced up until the last minute, with ideas being incorporated based on current events. The creators joked about not having anything planned for the upcoming episodes, with Stone quipping that there would be no politics involved.
The panel concluded with Stone and Parker being honored with a Comic-Con International Inkpot award for excellence in animation. The duo’s innovative and boundary-pushing work continues to captivate audiences and push the boundaries of animated storytelling.
