Meghan Markle is back in the hot seat, and this time, it’s *South Park* throwing the punches. In a recent episode, the show’s creators took a savage swipe at Meghan and Prince Harry, painting them as the “Prince and Princess of Canada” on a laughable “Worldwide Privacy Tour.” The satire cuts deep, spotlighting the couple’s glaring hypocrisy—preaching privacy while chasing the spotlight like it’s their full-time job. With Meghan’s latest venture, her lifestyle brand *As Ever*, crashing and burning amid logistical disasters, the timing couldn’t be worse. *South Park* didn’t just roast her; it held up a mirror to her contradictions—and the reflection isn’t pretty.
In the episode, Harry and Meghan’s cartoon counterparts parade around with signs screaming “We Want Privacy,” all while soaking up media attention. Sound familiar? It’s a dead-on jab at their real-life antics—think high-profile Oprah interviews, Netflix docuseries, and tell-all memoirs—while they moan about press intrusion. The show takes it further, branding Meghan’s character a “sorority girl, actress, influencer, and victim,” a biting nod to her knack for playing the underdog despite her A-list status. Meanwhile, her As Ever brand launch has been a total mess—disorganized, last-minute changes, and a team reportedly “over it,” despite big-name endorsements and hyped-up products like jams and teas.
Adding fuel to the fire, the brand’s marketing tricks have raised eyebrows. Reports say *As Ever* sold out in 30 minutes—impressive, until you realize they allegedly limited stock to fake the hype. It’s a slick move, but it’s left people questioning Meghan’s authenticity. How does this square with her privacy pleas? Take her exclusive New York Times interview inside her $21 million Montecito mansion—strict “no photos” rule, sure, but it was a blatant plug for her brand. Critics, including Meghan’s half-sister Samantha Markle, are eating it up. Samantha called the *South Park* episode “hysterical” and praised it for nailing the couple’s double standards.
But the hits keep coming. Hollywood legend Laurence Fishburne reportedly slammed Meghan’s latest product launch as “rubbish” and a desperate grab for relevance. Insiders say he attended an exclusive unveiling and was left unimpressed, calling it a soulless cash grab lacking vision. This isn’t new territory for Meghan—her Spotify podcast Archetypes flopped after one season, with execs dubbing her “difficult,” and her Netflix projects barely made a ripple. Post-royalty, her career’s been a string of overhyped misfires, and this brand flop might be the nail in the coffin.
Then there’s the royal family drama. King Charles III allegedly distanced himself from Harry amid a $50 million charity scandal, reportedly saying, “I don’t know him.” Meghan’s often blamed for driving a wedge between father and son, and now she’s reportedly spinning this mess to paint Harry as the wronged prince—while cashing in on their royal ties through Netflix deals and memoirs. Oh, and the cherry on top? The real owner of their Montecito mansion is demanding $21 million for full ownership, shining a harsh light on their shaky finances and lavish lifestyle.
South Park didn’t just mock Meghan—it exposed the gap between her “privacy please” mantra and her relentless media hustle. Her brand’s chaos, paired with Fishburne’s brutal takedown and royal fallout, paints a picture of a woman scrambling to stay relevant. Is this the end of Meghan Markle’s comeback, or just another bump in her rollercoaster saga? One thing’s clear: the public’s watching, and the hypocrisy’s hard to miss.