Remember Tegridy Farms? Of course you do. They’ve been a recurring feature on the iconic South Park series for years, frequently used not only for laughs, but to expose all kinds of injustices. Now, the fictional marijuana farm has made a new appearance, this time to contribute its two cents to the current cannabis rescheduling saga in the US.
For years, the United States has been locked in a tug-of-war regarding the plant’s legal status. Currently, the possibility of changing its classification as a drug is being considered, from Schedule I (a category shared with substances that are truly dangerous, such as heroin) to Schedule III (reserved for lower-risk drugs, used medicinally). This reform had remained an unfulfilled promise under the previous administration.
Now, President Trump is once again hinting at rescheduling, an initiative included in his campaign promises. However, he has also contradicted himself several times regarding his position, depending on the current political climate and, some argue, his convenience. In his latest statement on the issue, he assured that a decision will be reached “in the coming weeks.” His cabinet is, likewise, divided on the matter.
This week’s South Park episode was right – Cannabis should not be a Schedule 1 drug – a prediction for an upcoming change? $msos pic.twitter.com/nGfiswBngL
— Steven Feldman (@WallBayHoweSt) August 22, 2025
South Park and its acidic portrayal of Trump and the cannabis situation
These twists and turns have not gone unnoticed by the creators of South Park, who decided to get involved in the matter via their already renowned Tegrity Farms. The episode begins with a raid on this crop; perhaps an allusion to the recent real-life case of Glass House Farms, which suffered a major crackdown at the hands of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). As in real life, the …
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Author: Marian Venini / High Times
