South Park's portrayal of Trump elicits laughter from Joe Rogan

In the world of television, few shows have the ability to consistently push boundaries and spark conversation quite like South Park. The long-running animated series is set to return for its 27th season, with rumours suggesting it will follow a similar format of six episodes.

The season premiere, titled "Sermon on the Mount," has already made headlines for its audacious humour, particularly its depiction of President Donald Trump. The episode sees Trump in bed with Satan, arguing about the size of his penis and engaging in a heated debate with the Canadian prime minister.

The controversial episode came a day after the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, had signed a $1.5 billion streaming deal with Paramount. The deal is said to extend the series to Season 30.

Joe Rogan, a well-known podcaster, described the premiere as "hilarious" and "the greatest show of all time" during a recent episode of his podcast. However, Rogan has been vocal about his criticism of the Trump administration's handling of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

The episode also references the "Epstein list," the alleged list of clients involved in Epstein's sex trafficking operation. This has caused a stir among Trump's fan base, who have been in revolt since the Department of Justice released a memo stating they found "no incriminating 'client list'" after an "exhaustive review" of government documents.

The creators of South Park took the stage at Comic-Con in California shortly after the episode-and the ensuing slew of headlines about it-aired. When asked about the reaction to the show, Parker and Stone jokingly responded: "We're terribly sorry."

The White House Spokesperson, Taylor Rogers, has since stated that South Park "Hasn't been relevant for over 20 years" and is trying to gain attention. This is a stark contrast to Rogan's endorsement of Trump for the 2024 presidential election.

It is worth noting that there is no available information about Rogan's current position on supporting South Park's humorous references to President Donald Trump. However, Rogan has spoken out against Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department's handling of its findings from the investigation into Epstein.

The 26th season of South Park featured six episodes, and it seems the creators are sticking to this format for the upcoming season. With its return after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, fans can expect more of the biting satire and controversial humour that South Park is known for.