South Park Withdraws Episode After Tragic Charlie Kirk Assassination

SHOCKING TWIST: South Park Pulled from Cable After Charlie Kirk Assassination

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Comedy Central has removed an episode of the adult cartoon South Park from its nightly cable lineup amidst the outrage following the tragic assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

Kirk, 31, was gunned down at Utah Valley University while taking questions from the crowd during his American Comeback Tour. The shocking incident sent shockwaves throughout the nation, with President Donald Trump declaring that all American flags would be lowered to half-mast until Sunday evening in honor of the passionate podcast host.

But what's got everyone talking is how South Park's latest episode, titled "Got a Nut," managed to spark outrage and accusations that the show somehow inspired violence against Kirk. The episode, which aired in early August as part of Season 27, Episode 2, saw school counselor Mr. Mackey pursue a career with ICE after losing his job due to federal budget cuts.

However, it's the character of Eric Cartman that takes center stage in this scandalous episode. Cartman launches a podcast and starts debating "woke, liberal students" – eerily mirroring Kirk's own combative style. The character even imitates Kirk's physical features, sparking accusations that South Park's creators were targeting the conservative commentator.

One particularly biting scene shows Cartman fighting with a college student on the topic of abortion, complete with a toilet bowl cameo that some have interpreted as a dig at Kirk himself. In another cringe-worthy moment, "master debater" Cartman takes over a rally hosted by another Kirk-esque influencer – all while clutching a Bible.

Kirk's reaction to South Park's depiction of him? He laughed it off on his podcast, even claiming the show "accidentally ends up spreading the gospel." But critics are having none of it. "South Park gets a $1.5 billion deal and suddenly turns into a mouthpiece for woke globalists," one X user fumed. "They do an episode which is basically a hit piece on Charlie Kirk, and a couple weeks later he's murdered. [Show creators] Trey Parker and Matt Stone, you are sellouts and have blood on your hands."

The controversy has sparked a heated debate online, with some accusing South Park of inciting violence against conservatives. "Every single liberal person" they know, one user claimed, has been cheering online about Kirk's murder – allegedly inspired by the show.

While Comedy Central has pulled the episode from its nightly lineup, it can still be streamed on Paramount+. The FBI is frantically searching for the culprit behind Kirk's assassination, with two people arrested so far but released after authorities ruled them out as suspects.

As the nation mourns Kirk's untimely passing, leaders across party lines have spoken out against the senseless act of violence. President Trump has been leading tributes for Kirk, one of his strongest allies, while House Speaker Mike Johnson requested a prayer in his honor – only to be met with chaos among the House of Representatives as Democrats and Republicans blamed each other for the assassination.

"We are deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah," Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on X. "Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family... Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence."

In a statement about Kirk's passing, Trump declared, "Charlie inspired millions, and tonight, all that knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror." As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, one thing is clear: South Park's latest episode has left a lasting impact – for better or worse.

Sources:

• AZ Central