South Park creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, recently discussed the Canadian royal family in an interview with Today.
The duo revealed that they have received numerous complaints over the years for their satirical portrayal of various public figures, including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The controversial episode in question depicted a privacy-seeking couple from Canadian royalty embarking on a worldwide privacy tour, bearing a striking resemblance to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The animated show has a long history of pushing boundaries and facing legal repercussions for its parodies.
Parker and Stone, who are considered the highest paid entertainers in Hollywood according to Forbes, recalled one of their most infamous episodes from 2005, titled “Trapped in the Closet and Coming Out of the Closet.”
This episode centered around Tom Cruise and his affiliation with Scientology, a topic known for its litigious nature.
The creators admitted that they purposely provoked legal action with this episode, testing the limits of what they could say about openly litigious individuals.
Despite the uproar caused by the South Park episode featuring the fictionalized version of the Sussexes, the couple has denied any plans to sue the show’s creators.
A representative for Meghan and Harry dismissed the episode as “nonsense” and “baseless,” emphasizing that they found it uninteresting and refused to watch it in its entirety.
However, rumors suggest that the couple’s lawyers will be monitoring future episodes for any potential attacks on them.
In a surprising twist, it has been alleged that Prince Harry attempted to have the episode blocked before it aired.
According to sources, he reached out to the producers of South Park through MTV entertainment studio in an effort to prevent its release.
However, his request was met with refusal, leaving him without success.
Some speculate that this incident reflects Harry’s disregard for free speech, as he seemingly prioritized his own interests over the show’s creative expression.
The controversy surrounding South Park’s portrayal of public figures is nothing new for Parker and Stone.
Throughout their 26 years of writing for the Comedy Central show, they have faced numerous complaints and legal challenges.
Despite the backlash, the creators remain undeterred by lawsuits, emphasizing that they have become accustomed to such situations.
It is evident that South Park’s satirical take on the Canadian royal family has caused quite a stir.
While Meghan and Harry deny any intention to take legal action, the episode continues to generate discussions and debate.
As the show’s creators continue to push boundaries, it remains to be seen how their future parodies will be received by both the public and the subjects of their satire.