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South Park Takes Aim at Prince Harry and Meghan
In the latest episode of South Park, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone set their sights on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a teaser clip for the show's season 26.
Titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour,” the episode follows the Prince of Canada and his wife as they seek privacy in a small mountain town.
The clip features Kyle expressing frustration, saying, “It's seriously driving me crazy, I'm sick of hearing about them, but I can't get away from them.
They're everywhere.
In my face.”
Stan responds nonchalantly, “Look Kyle, we just kinda don't care about some dumb prince and his stupid wife.”
The timing of this episode is notable, coming on the heels of Prince Harry's press tour for his memoir “Spare,” and amid the launch of the couple's Netflix docuseries and Meghan's podcast.
The couple's plea for privacy seems to have fallen on deaf ears, with the American media responding with mockery and ridicule.
This shift in tone marks a stark contrast to the support the couple received after their interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Prince Harry's memoir has stirred controversy, with revelations ranging from private family conversations to intimate details about his past experiences.
The fallout from these revelations has led to a decline in the couple's popularity, both in the UK and the US.
Mockery of the couple has become widespread, from late-night talk show parodies to award show hosts poking fun at the prince's book.
Commentators have noted a growing weariness among Americans towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Kevin O'Sullivan from TalkTV expressed that Americans are becoming tired of the couple's complaints and narratives.
The recent revelation about Harry losing his virginity in a field has further eroded the fairy tale image of the royals in the eyes of many.
Polls reflect a significant drop in favorability ratings for Prince Harry and Meghan in the US.
Prince Harry's rating plummeted by 45 points, while Meghan saw a decline of 36 points in a recent survey of eligible US voters conducted by Redfield and Wilton for Newsweek.
These findings indicate a notable shift in public perception towards the royal couple.
As the scrutiny and criticism intensify, Prince Harry and Meghan find themselves increasingly at odds with public opinion.
The portrayal of their quest for privacy in the media has been met with skepticism and fatigue, signaling a challenging period ahead for the couple.
The dynamics of their public image continue to evolve, shaped by ongoing revelations and reactions from audiences around the world.