South Park takes on the Washington Redskins' nickname controversy

Comedy Central's South Park is promoting its 18th season by taking aim at the Washington Redskins' nickname. •Etsy will no longer allow Redskins merchandise In

Comedy Central's South Park is promoting its 18th season by taking aim at the Washington Redskins' nickname.

•Etsy will no longer allow Redskins merchandise

In a one-minute spot featuring caricatures of owner Dan Snyder, coach Jay Gruden and quarterback Robert Griffin III, South Park takes full advantage of the fact the team had its trademark revoked.

•Redskins' owner Dan Snyder gave a game ball to Kevin Durant​

According to The Washington Post, the ad ran during the fourth quarter of Washington's game Sunday against the Eagles.

- Dan Gartland