South Park’s 27th season premiere has reignited controversy after airing a scene featuring a naked Donald Trump in bed with Satan — a moment that quickly drew the ire of the White House.

What did Trey Parker say at Comic-Con about the controversy?

Co-creator Trey Parker responded with trademark deadpan humour at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, delivering a brief “We’re terribly sorry,” followed by an exaggerated pause and comedic stare. The moment swiftly went viral online.

Why did the White House lash out at ‘South Park’?

The backlash from Washington came swiftly after Wednesday’s broadcast. White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers issued a scathing statement, saying, “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.”

Is Paramount’s $1.5 billion deal fuelling more risk-taking?

The episode did more than just parody Trump. It also mocked Paramount, the network behind South Park, which recently settled a $16 million lawsuit with Trump. In a meta twist, the plot centres around Trump suing the town of South Park after locals object to Jesus Christ being in their elementary school. Jesus advises a settlement, citing the abrupt cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show after he criticised Paramount’s handling of Trump’s lawsuit.

Did ‘South Park’ really argue over blurring Trump’s pe***?

During the Comic-Con panel, Parker also shared a tongue-in-cheek behind-the-scenes anecdote. “They said, ‘OK, but we’re gonna blur the pe***,’ and I said, ‘No you’re not gonna blur the pe***,’” he revealed, highlighting the show’s boundary-pushing nature.

Parker and Matt Stone recently inked a monumental $1.5 billion deal with Paramount for 50 new South Park episodes and streaming rights. Known for its lightning-fast turnaround, the creators admitted they only finalised the premiere’s content days before airing. “Even just three days ago, we were like, ‘I don’t know if people are going to like this,’” Parker said.

With political satire sharper than ever and no signs of slowing down, South Park remains a cultural lightning rod — even 27 seasons in.