Have you ever wondered why some people just can’t resist poking the bear? Well, when it comes to trolling, it’s like a never-ending cycle of chaos, and the creators of South Park are experts at it. They’ve once again proven how adept they are at stirring the pot, this time taking aim at the United States government, especially their favorite target: Donald Trump.

In their latest episode of Season 27, Trey Parker and Matt Stone unleashed a barrage of jabs, particularly at Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security. True to their style, they didn’t hold back, mixing personal attacks on Noem’s looks with her questionable history involving dog incidents and her tendency to seek attention in their satirical narrative. It’s wild, it’s chaotic, and it doesn’t pull any punches.

Now, you might think Noem would brush off the episode’s digs as just harmless fun. But instead, she took the bait—skipping over the more serious critiques about her actions and zeroing in on the appearance insults. She called their comments “petty,” which is a classic move when dealing with trolls. But here’s the kicker: engaging in a petty-off is basically a signal to trolls that they’ve got you right where they want you.

Meanwhile, South Park’s social media team has been gleefully capitalizing on the free publicity. They’ve even changed their avatars across major platforms to feature Noem’s Botox-enhanced visage, giving fans yet another reason to tune in. Sure, some might argue that this isn’t particularly clever trolling, but the relentless energy behind it is certainly captivating.

What’s fascinating here is how many satirists have seemed to tire of the Trump roast—few are pushing the envelope as vigorously as Parker and Stone. This “full court press” against political figures provides a refreshing jolt of humor amid a sea of more cautious commentary. But a lingering question remains: how long before the White House learns not to feed the trolls? My bet? We might be waiting a while, considering the company Trump keeps. But hey, miracles do happen!