Simpsons Showrunner Matt Selman Praises South Park’s Bold Political Humor
Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman lauded South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker for their courageous political commentary, admitting, “I’m not as brave as Matt and Trey.” He further described them as “brave American heroes,” while hum
Matt Selman, showrunner of The Simpsons, has praised the “brave” political approach of its contemporary long-running animated show South Park. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Selman clarified his earlier comments about avoiding political statements, saying The Simpsons addresses broader themes because of its longer turnaround times. He also called himself a “coward” compared to South Park…
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_Originally reported by [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/09/the-simpsons-showrunner-praises-south-park-political-humor/)._
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