Sat Aug 02 10:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the “South Park” creators’ response to the controversy surrounding their Season 27 premiere:

**’South Park’ Creators Respond to Trump Episode Backlash with Tongue-in-Cheek Apology**

SAN DIEGO – Just a day after the controversial premiere of “South Park” Season 27, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone addressed the uproar with a mix of humor and defiance at Comedy Central’s Comic-Con animation panel.

The premiere episode took aim at President Donald Trump, depicting him in a sexually explicit manner with Satan. The episode also referenced Paramount’s settlement with Trump, the “60 Minutes” controversy, and the surprising cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

The episode was met with immediate criticism, with White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers labeling “South Park” a “fourth-rate show that hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years” in a statement to USA TODAY.

“We’re terribly sorry,” Parker quipped, alongside Stone, “Beavis and Butt-Head” honcho Mike Judge and “Digman!” creator Andy Samberg at the panel. Parker also noted the breakneck speed of today’s topical comedy. “It’s not just ‘SNL’ anymore,” Stone said.

Addressing the show’s future, Parker revealed the unpredictable nature of their process. “Right now we don’t know,” Parker said regarding the content of the next episode, admitting that creating topical comedy under pressure is “super stressful.” He also confessed to changing aspects of the premiere episode up until the very last minute.

When asked about the future direction of the season, Parker stated “my whiteboard’s blank, dude,” emphasizing the uncertainty of their creative process. Stone sarcastically stated, “No politics. We’re not doing any of that (stuff).” Instead, he expressed a sense of competition with online content creators, stating that they find much of their entertainment on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. “We have a great gig, but I’m jealous. You see someone do something in their front yard, and it’s really funny.”

The panel discussion offered a glimpse into the minds of the comedic duo as they navigate the challenges of creating relevant and provocative content in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

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