After ‘Ice Barbie’ Kristi Noem Commented On Her South Park Appearance, The Animated Comedy Doubled Down

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The creators of South Park haven’t held back in Season 27 so far, as they’ve already included several political figure parodies in their two most recent episodes. One such target is Kristi Noem, who currently serves as the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and has been known as “ICE Barbie.” It appears that Noem wasn’t happy with her portrayal on the show, but South Park seems to be standing firm by continuing to mock her.

In the cartoon episode titled “Got a Nut,” Kristi Noem is portrayed as an agent of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). The animated representation of this public figure is shown arresting people who appear to be Hispanic, and she is also depicted as recklessly killing dogs. Furthermore, the animated version of Noem is shown to pay close attention to her appearance, participating in photo opportunities and using botox to maintain a youthful look, implying an avoidance of aging.

Following the U.S. secretary’s criticism of “South Park,” the series continued to express its unique perspective on her. The official Instagram account of the show shared an exclusive version of the second episode’s end-credits scene, previously only accessible to Paramount+ subscribers. In this additional scene, Noem is depicted shooting at a dog grooming salon, which Comedy Central viewers had not seen before: [Here is the scene]

That’s not the only way that South Park seems to be going all in on its critique of Kristi Noem. As of this writing, the show’s official Instagram account features a still of the animated Noem’s melting face as its profile photo. While reacting to the parody, the actual Noem took issue with the fact that the series would “criticize” her looks as opposed to simply chastising her job. Noem summed up the entire creative decision as “petty.”

In simple terms, during Season 27, not only the head of homeland security but also U.S. Vice President JD Vance was portrayed in a humorous way. In the second episode, he was shown as a small assistant to President Donald Trump. When he saw his face on a tiny animated character, Vance humorously stated on social media that he had finally achieved recognition.

More on South Park

Let me shift the focus a bit from South Park’s portrayal of President Trump, which has been a hot topic. Instead, let’s discuss another side-splitting and intense moment that the show presented.

Instead of dwelling on South Park’s representation of President Trump, which is widely discussed, let me bring your attention to another comedic and nerve-wracking scene in the series.

In the current season of South Park, the show has critically evaluated President Trump through various means. For instance, in the opening episode, an imagined portrayal of Trump clashes with the town’s residents, and later in the storyline, a character symbolizing Trump is shown sleeping next to the Devil. Additionally, there’s a scene where a naked Trump figure wanders through the desert. In response to these depictions, the White House stated (as reported by USA Today) that South Park has lost its relevance for over two decades.

As a movie critic, I find myself intrigued by the response to Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s beloved series, still a significant intellectual property for Paramount. The new CEO, David Ellison, has publicly lauded the series and its creators, labeling them as “equal opportunity offenders.” However, the recent controversy surrounding the caricature of Kristi Noem has left me questioning what twists and turns the rest of the season might hold.

On Wednesday, August 13, South Park makes its comeback with a brand-new episode that airs at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Don’t forget to explore the TV schedule for upcoming premieres in 2025, featuring other shows set to debut later this year as well.

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2025-08-12 18:02