UMVA has learned that the creators of the hit animated series South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have revealed the secrets behind their infamous depiction of Donald Trump's micropenis.
The duo appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where they spilled the beans on how they created the prop of Trump's genitals for the live-action shots in their show. According to Parker, they used a "deepfake" technique, employing an actor to play Trump in a fake public service announcement.
In the PSA, a lifelike depiction of Trump wanders through a desert, strips off his clothes, and writhes in the sand. Suddenly, a finger-sized figure rises between his legs, complete with cartoon eyes and a mouth. The figure declares, "I'm Donald J. Trump, and I endorse this message," before being labeled "teeny-ttiny."
Parker pulled out a small piece of fake foreskin and put it on his finger, which had little eyes drawn on it. He quipped that it was "very sophisticated technology" and joked that it cost them "$300 million" to make.
The episode, which aired last July, sparked controversy, with the White House slamming it as a "desperate attempt for attention." However, viewers couldn't get enough, with one declaring it the "best episode ever," while another said they "went straight for the jugular."
Within days of its release, the episode drew in 5,900,000 viewers. The creators reportedly signed a deal worth $1.5 billion to keep the show on the air for another five years, with the upcoming 29th season set to start on September 16.
The show's irreverent humor and willingness to push boundaries have made it a critical and commercial success, with five Emmys and a Peabody Award under its belt. With 338 episodes released since its debut nearly 30 years ago, South Park continues to be a cultural phenomenon.
