Viewers of the Eagles versus Redskins game got a fourth quarter treat – a preview of the South Park fall premier.
Viewers of the Eagles versus Redskins game got a fourth quarter treat – a preview of the South Park fall premier.
In it, the character Cartman defends his right to name his company the Washington Redskins, while team bigwigs Daniel Snyder, Robert Griffin the third, and Jay Gruden protest.
In the real world, the Washington football club lost its trademark rights in January on the grounds that US officials of such matters deemed it "disparaging to Native Americans."
Cartman opens with that detail and later assures Redskins higher ups that when he adopted the name, “it was out of deep appreciation for your team and your people.”
For those who’ve been following the actual controversy surrounding the football franchise’s name, the exchange probably sounds quite familiar.
To see how the cartoon version of the drama unfolds and what the future holds for Cartman and his company viewers will have to tune in.
The episode marks the beginning of South Park’s 18th season and airs on Comedy Central Wednesday, September 24th.
