‘South Park’ offers vulgar response after Homeland Security uses cartoon to promote ICE job openings
“South Park” responded with its trademark vulgarity after the Department of Homeland Security publicized ICE job openings by using images of agents depicted on the popular cartoon.
Homeland Security’s tweet came two weeks after a White House spokeswoman said the edgy show “hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years” in response to “South Park” showing a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan during its 27th season premiere.
The “South Park” account on X suggested Homeland Security using an image of the animated mouth-covered ICE agents contradicts the White House’s earlier point.
“Wait, so we ARE relevant?” the account tweeted along with a vulgar hashtag “eatabagofd—-.”
“South Park” co-creator Trey Parker feigned remorse during San Diego’s Comic-Con International over the anger caused by the show’s season premiere, which also included a naked and overweight animated Trump wandering in the desert.
The episode led the administration to attack the cartoon.
“This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention,” White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in the statement, according to the Associated Press. “President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country’s history – and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.”
Homeland Security’s tweet included a link to job openings at ICE including deportation officer and criminal investigator.
“America has been invaded by criminals and predators,” the website reads. “We need YOU to get them out.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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