All articles tagged with #political satire
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Consequence of Sound
Toby Morton, a former South Park writer, has launched a satirical website for the Trump-Kennedy Center, featuring a provocative mission statement and upcoming events, including a New Year’s Eve performance, as a humorous commentary on political and cultural themes.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Jimmy Kimmel delivered a provocative alternative Christmas message on the UK’s Channel 4, criticizing Donald Trump and highlighting issues of free speech and tyranny in America, while recounting his show's suspension and return amid political controversy.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Guardian
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers humorously critique Donald Trump's surprise primetime address and recent controversial White House interviews, highlighting the spectacle and political absurdity surrounding Trump's actions and statements.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Saturday Night Live's cold open humorously depicts Trump ignoring an emergency in the Oval Office to complain about election results and Democratic winners, including Mamdani, while making satirical comments on current political issues and his administration's challenges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Late-night hosts criticized Donald Trump's extravagant Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, held as millions of Americans lost SNAP benefits, calling it tone-deaf and over-the-top, with jokes highlighting its disconnect from national struggles.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Vulture
Saturday Night Live's cold open featured a mayoral debate with celebrity cameos, including Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani, Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa, and Miles Teller as Andrew Cuomo, with political satire and humorous portrayals of candidates.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by LateNighter
Saturday Night Live's episode hosted by Miles Teller was a mediocre outing with some standout sketches like the absurd police press conference, but overall lacked energy and sharpness, reflecting a season in a rut with minimal risk-taking and relevance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Saturday Night Live's cold open featured a satirical depiction of New York City politics, including a parody of Zohran Mamdani's campaign, with appearances by Miles Teller as Andrew Cuomo, Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa, and James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump, highlighting topical political humor and upcoming episodes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by HuffPost
South Park's Halloween special humorously depicts U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi with a persistent brown substance on her nose, symbolizing her fawning over Trump, in a satirical take on political loyalty and media portrayal.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The latest South Park episode, a Halloween special, satirizes political events including Trump's White House demolition, conspiracy theories, and current political chaos, blending humor with social commentary and highlighting the show's evolving approach to topical issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AV Club
South Park's latest episode features a meme coin called 'South Park Sucks Now,' referencing a domain secured since 2006 that redirects to Comedy Central, while the show continues its satirical critique of politics and modern finance, including Trump and crypto scams.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
In its 2025 Halloween episode, South Park humorously admits it 'sucks now' due to political controversy, featuring a plot where Melania haunts Trump and the characters create a 'South Park Sucks Now' crypto meme, with the episode satirizing recent political and social issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel humorously critique Donald Trump's lavish South Korea visit, highlighting his desire for royal treatment, his comments on China's efficiency, and the humorous gifts he received, all while mocking the political and diplomatic antics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AV Club
The Department of Homeland Security has shifted its recruitment ads from Halo to Lord of the Rings, using popular culture to appeal to specific audiences, which has sparked criticism due to the controversial political implications and the complex symbolism associated with Tolkien's work.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TheWrap
Stephen Colbert humorously compared Donald Trump to a grandpa wandering off during a Japanese ceremony, highlighting his behavior as amusing and reminiscent of a mall visit, while also joking about the gifts Japan gave Trump for America's 250th birthday.