The Pastiche of Patriotism: South Park's Sartorial Satire The premiere episode of South Park's Season 29, "South American Biker Gangs," is a clever exercise in satirical bravado.
However, its underlying impulse – to lampoon the mercurial whims of President Trump – raises more profound questions about the nature of patriotism and national identity.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone's long running cartoon has consistently proven itself to be a canny barometer of the cultural zeitgeist.