South Park Changes Name to South America
The famous cartoon South Park has a new name. The new name is South America. The creators are making a joke about President Donald Trump. Trump wants to change many names to America. He wants to change New Mexico and Lake Ontario. The new season of the show starts on September 16.
There is a famous television show. The name of the show is South Park. It is a funny cartoon. Now, the show has a new name. The new name is South America.
Matt Stone and Trey Parker make the show. They are funny men. They change the name today.
Why do they change the name? They change the name because of Donald Trump. Donald Trump is the president. He wants to change many names. He wants to use the word America.
For example, Donald Trump wants a new name. He wants to change New Mexico. He wants the name New America. He shows a video on the internet. He puts the word America on a sign. But he cannot change the name of a state.
Donald Trump also wants to change other names. He wants to change Lake Ontario. He wants the name Lake America. Two big technology companies are Apple and Google. These companies change the name for him.
Now, the creators make a joke. They say they are very brave. They change the name of the show. The new name is South America.
The new season starts on September 16. People can watch the show on Paramount+.
The show is very old. It starts in the year 1997. It always makes jokes about leaders. It makes many jokes about Donald Trump.
The parent company of the show is Paramount. Paramount is a very big company. Many people watch these funny cartoons. They love the jokes.
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What is the new name of the television show?
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- 01“It is a funny cartoon.”
- 02“The new season starts on September 16.”
- 03“They love the jokes.”
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🔑Key Phrases
Used to describe a change in the title of a program or show.
My favorite show has a new name this year.
Explains the reason behind an action, pointing to a specific person.
The news is busy because of Donald Trump.
Describes people creating something humorous or satirical.
In this episode, the creators make a joke about technology.
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South Park Changes Name to South America
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you like watching cartoons? Why or why not?
Personal - 2
Is it good to make jokes about famous leaders?
Opinion - 3
Do you watch television shows on the internet?
Personal - 4
Why do people like funny shows?
Opinion - 5
What is your favorite television show?
Personal - 6
Is changing names of places a good idea?
Opinion - 7
Do you know other funny shows about politics?
Personal - 8
Should technology companies change names on maps?
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