"South Park" Season 27 Episode 5: Trump, Prediction Markets, and Netanyahu
The latest episode of "South Park," Season 27 Episode 5, features a blend of political satire and absurd storylines. Kyle Broflovski and his mother confront prediction market apps, while Donald Trump inadvertently terrorizes FCC Chair Brendan Carr in a bizarre plot involving his "butt baby" with Satan.
Prediction Market Apps Cause Chaos at South Park Elementary
South Park Elementary is consumed by prediction market apps, described by Stan Marsh as "social platform betting." Students are placing bets on various events, including the girls' soccer team's performance and even a controversial wager about Kyle's mom attacking Gaza. Kyle, angered by the antisemitic nature of the bet, seeks to find the culprit, leading him to Brendan Carr and the FCC.
Trump's Misguided Attempts to Eliminate His "Butt Baby"
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is preoccupied with eliminating his unborn "butt baby" with Satan to maintain his extravagant lifestyle. His attempts to harm Satan continually backfire, with Brendan Carr becoming the unintended victim. Trump's schemes involve a rope and grease, poisoned stew, and even dumping kitty litter, all resulting in Carr landing in the hospital.
JD Vance's Sinister Plot
While visiting Carr in the ICU, JD Vance expresses delight at Carr's critical condition. Vance sees Carr as an obstacle to his own presidential ambitions and threatens him to minimize his interference, implying a sinister plot to remove him from power. The doctor warns that toxoplasmosis could affect his freedom of speech.
Kyle's Mom Confronts Benjamin Netanyahu
Back in South Park, Kyle's mom investigates the origin of the bet about her attacking Gaza. Her search takes her to Israel, where she confronts Benjamin Netanyahu about the Palestinian conflict. She accuses him of using Judaism as a "shield from criticism" amidst the ongoing violence.
"There you are, Mr. Netanyahu! Just who do you think you are, killing thousands and flattening neighborhoods, then wrapping yourself in Judaism like it’s some shield from criticism?" - Kyle's Mom
Episode Delay and Previous Controversies
The release of Episode 5 was delayed by a week, with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone acknowledging that they "didn't get it done in time." This follows a previous episode, "Got a Nut," which parodied Charlie Kirk and was removed from Comedy Central's schedule after his death, though it remains available on Paramount+.
Trump's Relationship with Satan Continues to Unfold
The previous episode on September 3 covered the Labubus trend but also updated viewers on Trump's relationship with Satan. Fox News relentlessly pursued the story of Trump "fucking Satan," leading to the revelation that they are expecting a child. Satan expresses his dissatisfaction with the relationship but acknowledges his forced commitment due to the pregnancy.
"You think I don’t want to leave? I am bound to him! I want to leave him, but I can’t because I’m pregnant. I am forced to stay in this situation for several more years." - Satan
