In a world where political absurdity and cultural fads collide, South Park Season 27, Episode 4, titled “Wok Is Dead,” delivers a masterclass in irreverent satire, blending biting commentary with over-the-top humor that only creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone can muster. Aired on September 3, 2025, on Comedy Central, this episode takes aim at former President Donald Trump, portraying him in a scandalous relationship with Satan, who drops a bombshell revelation: he’s pregnant with Trump’s baby. Meanwhile, the fictional town of South Park is gripped by a frenzied obsession with Labubu dolls, the viral collectible plush toys from Chinese toymaker Pop Mart that have taken social media by storm. This chaotic mix of demonic romance, consumer mania, and political jabs encapsulates South Park’s fearless approach to tackling real-world issues with a lens of absurdity, making it a must-watch for fans of sharp social commentary and boundary-pushing comedy.
The episode opens at South Park Elementary, where the Labubu craze has reached fever pitch, sparking a fistfight between two students over whose plush toy is authentic. These collectible dolls, created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung and sold in blind boxes, have become a global phenomenon, fueled by TikTok hype and celebrity endorsements, with prices soaring due to their limited supply. In the show, the conflict escalates to the point where Jesus Christ, the school’s bewildered new counselor, steps in to break up the brawl. Clueless about the trendy accessory, Jesus is brought up to speed by a colleague who shows him a TikTok unboxing video featuring South Park Elementary student Kelly Bronson. “Hey, guys, this is another Labubu unboxing video,” Kelly announces, verifying her doll’s authenticity with a QR code. “I got this Labubu online. I’m pretty sure it’s not a Lafufu. We’re gonna see what we got. Hope it’s a rare one.” Her excitement peaks when she unveils a rare Labubu, but the tone shifts as she draws a pentagram, vomits chicken blood onto the toy, and brings it to life in a chilling, found-footage-style ritual that sets the stage for the episode’s darker themes.
As the Labubu mania unfolds, the episode weaves in a parallel storyline that’s quintessentially South Park: a media frenzy surrounding rumors of Donald Trump’s romantic entanglement with Satan. Fox News anchors, depicted with the show’s signature exaggerated flair, obsess over the question, “Is Donald Trump fucking Satan?” Their speculation reaches a fever pitch as reporters confront Trump and Satan outside Air Force One. “No! I’m not fucking Satan!” Trump bellows, while Satan casually deflects, “We’re just sort of hanging out.” The Fox News crew remains unconvinced, with one reporter cheekily remarking, “That guy’s definitely fucking Satan. What a stud.” The network’s coverage takes a darkly comedic turn as they gleefully explore the logistics of the relationship, complete with animated reenactments of the 6’3” Trump and the towering Prince of Darkness, poking fun at both conservative media and Trump’s larger-than-life persona.
The episode’s climax brings these threads together in a gloriously absurd fashion. A group of girls, led by Kelly, attempts another ritual with a rare Labubu, hoping to summon demonic forces. Instead, they accidentally conjure Trump and Satan, who descend upon South Park in a surreal spectacle. Jesus, determined to rid the town of the “evil” Labubus, confronts Satan and demands he leave Earth with the cursed toys. But Satan reveals a shocking truth: “You think I don’t want to leave? I am bound to him! I want to leave him, but I can’t because I’m pregnant. I am forced to stay in this situation for several more years.” The camera pans to Jesus, stunned, holding a positive pregnancy test, as Satan confirms he’s carrying Trump’s “butt baby.” The revelation sends Fox News into a tailspin, with their “science expert” theorizing about demonic pregnancies, while Kid Rock, a vocal Trump supporter, weeps tears of joy, and Vice President J.D. Vance appears as a cut-out head offering Satan a shoulder to cry on.
This jaw-dropping plot twist builds on Season 27’s relentless satirical assault on Trump, a recurring target throughout the season. Earlier episodes set the stage for this wild narrative: the premiere, “Sermon on the ’Mount,” featured Trump begging Satan for sex while a deep-faked PSA showcased a talking micro penis, a jab at his ego that sparked outrage from the White House. Episode 2, “Got a Nut,” portrayed Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, as a puppy-murdering ICE leader with a melting face, while Trump attempted to orchestrate a threesome with Satan and Mr. Mackey in a Fantasy Island parody. Episode 3, “Sickofancy,” saw politicians lining up to bribe Trump with gifts, each reassuring him about his anatomy. The White House fired back, with spokesperson Taylor Rogers decrying the “Left’s hypocrisy” for praising South Park after years of criticizing its offensive content. Noem, too, slammed the show as “lazy” and “petty” on Glenn Beck’s radio show, arguing it failed to critique her job performance substantively.
The Labubu storyline, meanwhile, serves as a biting commentary on consumer culture and the economic fallout of Trump’s tariff policies. Butters, a fan-favorite character, is roped into the craze when his sort-of girlfriend, Red (aka Kelly), demands a rare Labubu for her birthday. He visits a pop-up store—housed in the former City Wok, now a “Shitty Pop-Up Asian Store”—where the owner, a stereotyped character, informs him that a blind box costs $85 due to tariffs. “You gotta pay tariff. You think I pay tariff?” the owner snaps, later raising the price to $120 as costs climb. Butters, undeterred, uses a claw machine to win the coveted doll, only to learn at Red’s party that her invitation to “do it” upstairs refers to a demonic ritual, not romance. The girls sacrifice a live chicken, chant, and open a portal, inadvertently summoning Trump and Satan. Jesus bans Labubus, TikTok, and cell phones from the school, but the episode leaves viewers wondering how the pregnancy storyline will unfold.
South Park’s ability to weave real-world issues into its absurd narratives is on full display here. The Labubu craze mirrors real-life toy fads like Cabbage Patch Dolls or Beanie Babies, with fake “Lafufus” flooding the market and sparking playground disputes. The show’s take on tariffs, tied to Trump’s real-world policies, highlights their impact on consumers, particularly children caught up in the hype. Social media platforms like TikTok, which fueled the Labubu craze in 2025, are skewered as catalysts for mindless trends, while the Trump-Satan relationship serves as a metaphor for political spectacle and media obsession. The episode’s scattershot approach—blending tariff critiques, consumer satire, and outrageous personal jabs at Trump—ensures it resonates with audiences in the U.S. and beyond, from Colorado’s fictional South Park to global fans streaming on Paramount+.
Trey Parker, who penned and directed “Wok Is Dead,” leans into South Park’s legacy of provocative humor, drawing parallels to the 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, where Satan was romantically linked to Saddam Hussein. The show’s rapid production process allows it to comment on current events with near-real-time precision, a feat that sets it apart in the television landscape. Despite a bi-weekly release schedule for Season 27, which has sparked fan frustration over delays, the episode’s record-breaking viewership underscores its cultural impact. Joe Rogan, on The Joe Rogan Experience, called the season “f****** hilarious,” praising its fearless approach. The next episode, set to air on September 17, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET, promises to explore the fallout of Satan’s pregnancy, potentially setting the stage for an apocalyptic arc.
For now, South Park remains a lightning rod for controversy and a beacon for those who revel in its unapologetic satire. From Singapore to Los Angeles, fans can stream the episode on Paramount+ the day after its Comedy Central broadcast, immersing themselves in a world where Labubu dolls summon demons, Fox News cheers for scandal, and Satan navigates a toxic relationship with Trump. As the season unfolds, one thing is clear: Parker and Stone have no intention of letting up, delivering a wild ride that’s as thought-provoking as it is absurdly entertaining.
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