South Park shocked viewers with a controversial scene showing former President Donald Trump stripping naked in the desert during their Season 27 premiere. Many thought it was an AI deepfake, but the show’s creators have now shared behind-the-scenes photos proving it was filmed practically.
The viral moment features Trump collapsing in the desert, revealing a googly-eyed micropnis before a narrator says, “Trump: His pnis is teeny tiny, but his love for us is large.” Fans were stunned to learn the effect was achieved using co-creator Trey Parker’s finger instead of digital effects.
How South Park Made the Trump Naked Scene
The scene was part of a fake PSA where Trump strips down while wandering the desert. The microp*nis was added with googly eyes, turning it into a separate character.
Behind-the-scenes photos posted on South Park’s Twitter show Trey Parker placing his finger near the actor’s groin to create the effect. The team avoided using AI or deepfake technology, despite their company Deep Voodoo specializing in such effects.
“They said, ‘OK, but we’re gonna blur the pnis,’ and I said, ‘No you’re not gonna blur the pnis.’”
— Trey Parker at Comic-Con
The decision to make the scene unblurred was intentional, with Parker and Matt Stone insisting on keeping it visible. They joked that adding googly eyes made it a “character” rather than just a body part.
White House Reacts to South Park’s Trump Episode
The White House criticized the episode, calling South Park irrelevant and desperate for attention.
“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
The episode also mocked Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit involving CBS News. In the show, Trump sues the town of South Park, forcing them to create pro-Trump ads—including the infamous desert PSA.
Fan Reactions and Controversy
The behind-the-scenes reveal surprised many fans who assumed the scene was AI-generated. Reactions were mixed, with some finding it hilarious and others calling it distasteful.
“What is even the joke here? Matt and Trey have tarnished their legacy as sell-outs.”
— Fan comment on X (Twitter)“For those complaining, South Park literally makes fun of EVERYONE. Learn to laugh!”
— Another fan defending the episode
The episode also included other controversial jokes, such as Trump in bed with Satan and references to political lawsuits. Despite earlier claims that they were done mocking Trump, the creators brought him back for this scorching satire.
South Park’s New Deal With Paramount
The episode aired just after Parker and Stone signed a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount for 50 new episodes and streaming rights. The show continues to push boundaries, proving it remains a major force in comedy.
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Credits: Compiled from reports by Variety, The Daily Beast, BuzzFeed, and Sportskeeda.
