South Park’s ‘Turkey Trot’ roasts Saudi-funded events and Trump in bold satire
The latest South Park episode, Turkey Trot, takes aim at the controversy around performers accepting money from Saudi Arabia. The penultimate instalment of the show’s 28th season also revisits its ongoing Trump storyline—though with less graphic humour than in recent weeks.
The episode satirises the backlash faced by comedians and athletes who participated in Saudi-funded events like the Riyadh Comedy Festival. While no specific names are mentioned, the show references real-world discussions and debates, such as Jessica Kirson returning her fee and Tim Dillon’s uninvited status. Using its signature both sides approach, South Park weighs the ethics of Saudi funding, joking that accepting money might still be better than the alternative—alluding to the country’s record on press freedom.
The episode continues South Park’s tradition of mocking cultural and political debates. By targeting Saudi-funded events and revisiting Trump, it keeps the season’s themes alive. The penultimate instalment sets up the finale while maintaining the show’s provocative tone.
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