Charlie Kirk’s demise led Comedy Central to quietly pull a South Park episode as debate over satire and political violence intensifies.

Charlie Kirk turned the middle of a media firestorm after Comedy Central pulled a controversial South Park episode mocking him simply sooner or later after he was assassinated throughout a stay campus occasion at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (September 10).

The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” initially aired on August 6 and featured Eric Cartman impersonating Charlie Kirk as a loud, right-wing campus debater.

The storyline included a spoof “Charlie Kirk Award” and rapidly turned a speaking level on-line for its sharp satire.

Following Kirk’s demise—he was shot in entrance of greater than 3,000 attendees throughout a “Prove Me Wrong” debate—Comedy Central quietly pulled the rerun from its schedule. As of Thursday (September 11), the community has not stated whether or not the episode will return.

Before his demise, Kirk had publicly responded to the parody, saying, “They’re going to obviously make fun of me … but I think it’s kind of funny.”

But after the assassination, conservative voices on social media accused South Park of stoking political division and demanded the present be canceled.

The backlash has reignited debate concerning the boundaries of satire, particularly when it targets polarizing public figures.

The subsequent new episode of South Park is scheduled to air Tuesday (September 17), however no official remark has been made by the present’s creators or the community.

Authorities Confirm No Arrests Made In Connection To Charlie Kirk Shooting

Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA and was a distinguished supporter of former President Donald Trump. He was shot simply after midday by a sniper positioned on a rooftop, in line with legislation enforcement.

Footage confirmed him clutching his neck and collapsing. He was pronounced lifeless shortly after being transported to the hospital.

Authorities have questioned two people however launched them. No arrests have been made as of the most recent replace.

Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff by Sunday and supplied condolences to Kirk’s spouse, Erika, and their youngsters. 

Related