If You’re Like Most Americans, You Probably Haven’t Thought About The Show South Park over many years.
In fact, you might be surprised to learn that Comedy Central is still producing new episodes.
Sure, there was a time when Cartman and company dominated the pop cultural landscape, but the irreverent series hasn’t been a part of the zeitgeist since Obama was in office.
This week, however, angry weirdos across the pond are taking the opinion of Eric Cartman and company as a sign of how all Americans feel about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
In an episode titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour” that aired Wednesday, showrunners Trey Parker and Matt Stone skewered Harry and Meghan without ever mentioning the couple by name.
The story centers around a couple of Canadian royals, referred to as “the prince and his wife”.
In a clear nod to Harry’s memoir and the couple’s Netflix series, the episode finds the fictional Canucks seeking more privacy amid the media circling.
“My Instagram-loving bitch wife always wants her privacy,” Afflict Rajkumar says during a talk show appearance.
Next we see a copy of Prince’s new memoir, titled tiger,
As you can see, the cover closely resembles that of Harry’s memoir, Excessive,
“Isn’t it true, sir, that your suspicious wife has her own TV show and hangs out with celebrities and does fashion magazines?” the host asks.
“Okay, I guess some might say that your Instagram-loving b-tch wife really doesn’t want her privacy,” he continued.
“How dare you, sir!” shouted the prince in response. “My Instagram-loving b-tch wife always wants her privacy!”
At one point, the episode argues that Harry and Meghan could easily disappear from the spotlight if they really wanted to.
“If it’s what we really want we can really get away with it. No more magazines and Netflix shows. We can really live a normal life,” says Harry.
When Meghan fails to respond in character, the prince comments, “Yes, I’m sure you agree, dear.”
When she remains silent, Harry opens his head and finds it empty.
Needless to say, Parker and Stone were rather harsh in their assessment of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
On Twitter, fans of the Sussexes were divided, with some complaining that the episode had gone too far, and others pointing out that the roast was being South Park Has been a virtual imperative for A-listers for the past 26 years.
Harry and Meghan have not publicly responded to the episode, and it is unlikely they ever will.
This is probably a smart decision.
After all, to complain about receiving South Park The treatment is to open oneself up to further ridicule.