David Bridges
“South Park” took quick target at the comprehensive “human physique positivity” motion and applied Lizzo as its weapon.
The episode — titled “The Cease of Weight challenges” — utilizes the singer as the option to Ozempic. It solutions Eric Cartman in a doctor’s location of operate hoping to score some O, but he are not capable to afford it and insurance coverage strategy is not an choice.
The doc says, “I’m probably to create you a prescription for Lizzo. She’s a definitely incredibly fantastic singer who talks about all round physique positivity, and just becoming delighted with the way you seem. I want you to hear to Lizzo five moments a operating day, and verify out her videos just prior to bedtime. I’m concerned you will have to be on Lizzo for the rest of your everyday life.”
Then the episode will get all official, professing the Fda gave its stamp of acceptance, concluding … “Lizzo aids you take in all the issues you want, and continue to preserve physical action to a minimum….halt listening to Lizzo if you knowledge suicidal feelings. Significant aspect outcomes could possibly include pancreatitis, hypothermia, and practically s****ing out of your ears.”
Lizzo, unsurprisingly, has reacted to the episode, expressing … “that is outrageous. I just definitely really feel like damn, I am really that bitch.” Introducing, “I seriously showed the whole planet how to take pleasure in on your personal and not give a f**k to the situation exactly where by these gentlemen in Colorado know who the f**k I am and place it on their cartoon that is been all-about for 25 many years.”
The episode is streaming on Paramount+.
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Cameron Steel
Clara Hastings
