In the latest episode of South Park's 27th season, titled 'Wok Is Dead', the show continues its aggressive satire of US President Donald Trump by depicting him in a sexual relationship with Satan. The plotline sees Satan becoming pregnant with Trump's child, setting up potential future chaos in the series.
The episode primarily focuses on the Labubu doll craze, a real-world trend of collectible plush toys sold in mystery boxes. In South Park, the obsession leads to satanic rituals among children, including poultry sacrifices and plague summoning, much to the dismay of Jesus, who serves as the school counsellor.
Throughout the episode, characters repeatedly state 'Donald Trump is fucking Satan', drawing a direct parallel to the show's controversial 2005 episode 'Trapped in the Closet', which similarly repeated a phrase about Tom Cruise. However, critics note that the Trump-Satan comparison may lack the same impact, as Trump might interpret being called Satan as a compliment rather than an insult.
The episode represents a shift from previous installments this season, which more directly targeted Trump's authoritarian actions, such as silencing media critics and using ICE agents as intimidation. Some suggest that the show may be running out of ammunition against Trump and broadening its satirical focus.
