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The overarching theme is a sense of disillusionment with modern comedy and satire. Critics argue that South Park, once a benchmark for edgy humor, now often produces content that feels superficial or cringeworthy. The humor has shifted from incisive social critique to mere spectacle, reducing the show's overall impact.
The recent episode’s failing to truly criticize powerful regimes—despite poking fun at other countries' sponsorships—exemplifies this decline. It’s become increasingly clear that, despite its willingness to satirize global politics, South Park perhaps kowtows to powerful interests or fears alienating lucrative stakeholders.