In South Park, the town is abuzz with the latest high-profile trial: Donald Trump is being tried for “falsifying business records.” with no proof. The trial takes a bizarre turn when Judge Merchan appoints the infamous underpants gnomes as the jury.
The scene opens in the courtroom with Judge Merchan smiling. The Bailiff yells… “Oyez! Order in the court!
And the trial lawyer talks to the jury, Lil’ gnomies, please rise! Ya don’t gotta agree on the bad thing Trump did. Just reach a ‘GUILTY’ verdict!” he proclaims. The underpants gnomes, known for their illogical business plan, are eager to get started.
One top gnome, holding a flowchart, confidently explains, “Okay, step 1: Trump did sumthin’ bad, step 2: ???, step 3: GUILTY!” Another gnome chimes in, “I don’t know what phase 2 is, but phase 3 says GUILTY, so let’s do it!” The gnome lawyer, standing at a podium addresses the jury, “Alrighty, lil’ gnomies, remember: Step 1, Trump did sumthin’ bad. Step 2, ???. Step 3, GUILTY! Let’s get this done!” Finally, a gnome excitedly declares, “Phase 3 means squash him like a bug!” Like the South Park episode. Even Forbes Magazine talked about the gnomes philosophy.
Chaos and hilarity ensue as the gnomes navigate their way through the trial with their nonsensical logic, ultimately reaching a unanimous “GUILTY” verdict. The episode humorously highlights the absurdity of the situation, drawing parallels to real life judicial processes and its flaws.