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South Park & The Road to S27E02 "Got a Nut": How Did We Get Here?

Along with a preview of tonight's episode of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park, we look at what went down ahead of S27E02: "Got a Nut."

Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park is back this week, and we have a feeling that a lot of folks are going to be tuning in to see what S27E02: "Got a Nut" has to offer. So far, we know that Mr. Mackey lost his job and ended up as an ICE Agent (with "Cosplay" Kristi Noem making sure to get her photo op moment), Cartman appears to be going a "Charlie Kirk-ish" route as he calls out Bebe for not being a true American (and loving abortions)… and the return of Trump and the Devil. But how did we get here? It's hard to believe that it's only been two weeks since S27E01: "Sermon on the Mount" first hit Comedy Central screens, especially when you look back at everything that's gone down between then and now. In fact, here's a rundown of the all-too-real drama that's gone down since July 223rd – including the long-running animated series' response to U.S. Homeland Security's weak effort to turn the joke into a positive.

South Park Skewers Trump, Paramount Bosses in Brutally Funny Return

From the size of his penis and obsession with paintings to the "Epstein Files," the digs at photorealistic Trump were relentless and brutal during the animated series' return effort. Guess who Satan has as a new boyfriend? Yup, with Trump replacing Saddam Hussein, we're seeing Satan "trading up" in terms of dictators (though apparently not "measuring up" with Satan's ex in a very big/small way). As for those paintings, you need to go back and check them out for a genuine appreciation of how they mock Trump wanting to look "military" and something involving a sheep.

Oh, but don't think for one second that the folks who just inked a new deal with Parker and Stone, the parent company of Comedy Central, were going to walk away unscathed. Paramount Global's recent settlement with Trump over a 60 Minutes interview and the questionable reasoning behind the ending of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would definitely be addressed. When Jesus returns to the town's classrooms, the people of South Park don't take too kindly to the move. The resulting riot brings a $5 billion lawsuit from Trump – you see where this is going, right? In case it wasn't clear enough, having two 60 Minutes anchors nervously announcing Trump's lawsuit with a ticking time bomb on the screen behind them, where the traditional stopwatch used to reside, helped set the tone.

See, it turns out that Jesus didn't want to come back, either… but He had to. "I didn't want to come back and be at the school, but I had to as part of a lawsuit and the agreement…You guys saw what happened to CBS! You really want to end up like Colbert? You guys gotta stop being stupid," Jesus tries to communicate with the townspeople without being overheard (another great moment), adding that Trump "has the power to sue and take bribes and can do anything to anyone." Unfortunately, because so many other organizations having taken a knee for Trump, the townspeople learn that a deal has already been made and they owe Trump $3.5 million, a PSA, and some "pro-trump messaging" to make things right.

Honestly, we couldn't do the PSA justice by describing it. It's disgustingly wonderful in all of the right and wrong ways. Of course, the tagline is spot-on: "Trump: His penis is teeny tiny, but his love for us is large." As for that end scene between Cartman (who does not take losing NPR well) and Butters, we can't help but feel like that was Parker and Stone speaking to one another with some final words in case things go "south" after the episode.

South Park Posts Trump PSA Online; White House Responds to Episode

"The Left's hypocrisy truly has no end – for years they have come after 'South Park' for what they labeled as 'offensive' content, but suddenly they are praising the show," White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers told Deadline Headline. "Just like the creators of 'South Park,' the Left has no authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to hit record lows. This show hasn't been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention. President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country's history – and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump's hot streak."

For their part, the South Park creators have created a website ("He Trumped Us") that includes the Trump "PSA" that aired during the season opener: "Trump. His penis is teeny-tiny, but his love for us is large."

South Park Creators Discuss Pushing Back on Blurring Trump's Penis

During an animation panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Parker and Stone were joined by Andy Samberg (Comedy Central's Digman!) and Mike Judge (Comedy Central's Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head), with host Josh Horowitz asking the duo what they made of the reaction that the episode has gotten and if they anticipated it. "We're terribly sorry," Parker shared, with an occasional nod and smile (while Stone laughed along).

But the duo wasn't quite done discussing the episode, with Parker and Stone asked if the network sent along any notes about what the animated series had planned. The biggest debate topic? The size of Trump's penis and whether or not it would be blurred. "It's always like, 'So we love the episode,' but that's what happened. They're like, 'OK, but we're gonna blur the penis.' And I'm like, 'No, you're not gonna blur the penis,'" Parker revealed, with Stone  adding, "We put eyes on the penis." Parker continued, noting that they told the network that "if we put eyes on the penis, we won't blur it. And then that was a whole conversation for about four fucking days. It's a character."

Here's a look back at Parker and Stone addressing the Season 27 opener to Comedy Central's South Park:

South Park Responds to Homeland Security Using Show to Promote ICE

Earlier this week, Noem's crew of masked lackeys believed that it could counter South Park by trying to be part of the joke instead of the joke. How did they do that? By using a still from an episode promo to promote their website. See? Because that's funny! Now laugh! At least Noem didn't hold a press conference dressed like Kenny. Of course, South Park has already responded on social media, sharing a look at the Department of Homeland Security's desperate attempt to be anything else than what they are.

"Wait, so we ARE relevant?" reads the caption to the tweet, mocking Trump's White House talking heads for claiming the show wasn't relevant when the Season 27 premiere first aired. But that wasn't all that South Park Studios had to share, offering some hashtag advice moving forward: "#eatabagofdicks." Here's a look at the response from South Park Studios:

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