‘South Park’ Latest Episode Mocks Russian President Vladimir Putin Amid War in Ukraine

Comedy Central’s animated series South Park is known for its brutal honesty. From mocking big tech personalities like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, to anti-vaxxers, the creators of the adult animated series, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, don’t shy away from calling a spade a spade. So it should come as no surprise that in its recent episode, South Park, which is in its 25th season, mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin and his idea of masculinity. As Russia invaded Ukraine in February, millions of Ukrainians have found themselves displaced. The ongoing war in the East European country has been condemned by the international community and many artists. South Park registered its protest against the Russian President and his invasion of Ukraine through its unfiltered humour.

The episode titled Back To The Cold War, which aired on Wednesday, mocked Putin for getting older and being more aggressive because his male genital organ “does not work the way it used to.” The plot of the episode shows how one of its main characters, Butters, is participating in an equestrian competition against a Russian student. As Butters participates in the game the episode shows how the parents perceive the implications of who wins. It should be noted that major sporting organisations including the Olympics, FIFA, and UEFA have banned Russian players from participating in their events.