South Park mercilessly mocks Lizzo in ‘the end of obesity’ episode centered around celeb-favorite Ozempic
South Park took aim at Lizzo when the animated series ruthlessly mocked Lizzo in an episode where celebrities used Ozempic.
The newly released episode is titled ‘the end of obesity’ and was released this week just as it was revealed which weight loss drug Scott Disick is taking.
The 36-year-old singer β born Melissa Viviane Jefferson β was castigated on the long-running adult animated series.
In the special episode, fan favorite Eric Cartman β whose comedy comes from his size β heads to the doctor’s office in hopes of scoring Ozempic amid the weight-loss craze.
However, he runs into a problem because his health insurance does not cover the drug for diabetes patients, nor does he have the money to buy it.
South Park has targeted Lizzo as the animated series mercilessly mocked Lizzo in an episode where celebrities used Ozempic
The doctor feels sorry for Eric and tells him, “I’m going to write you a prescription for Lizzo.” She’s a really good singer who talks about body positivity and just being happy with the way you look.
βI want you to listen to Lizzo five times a day and watch her videos right before bed. I’m afraid you’ll have to use Lizzo for the rest of your life.’
Since becoming a household name, Lizzo has promoted the message of body positivity through her public appearances, social media posts, music and the launch of inclusive sportswear brand Yitty with Fabletics.
Later in the episode, however, Cartman declares, “Rich people get Ozempic, poor people get body positivity.”
The special South Park: The End Of Obesity is now streaming on Paramount+.
In recent years, many celebrities have seen very drastic changes when it comes to weight loss, as Rebel Wilson, Amy Schumer and Oprah Winfrey are among those who have admitted to using semaglutide GLP-1s to aid in their body transformations.
The South Park episode comes months after the maker of blockbuster weight-loss drugs urged Hollywood stars to stop taking Ozempic and similar drugs due to shortages.
In a bizarre 30-second advert on television, Eli Lilly β which makes the weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound β urged those who are not obese to avoid the weight-loss drugs.
In the special episode, fan favorite Eric Cartman β whose comedy comes from his size β heads to the doctor’s office in hopes of scoring Ozempic amid the weight-loss craze.
However, he runs into a problem because his health insurance does not cover the drug for diabetes patients, nor does he have the money to buy it.
The doctor feels sorry for Eric and tells him, “I’m going to write you a prescription for Lizzo.” She’s a really good singer who talks about body positivity and just being happy with the way you look. βI want you to listen to Lizzo five times a day and watch her videos right before bed. I’m afraid you’ll have to use Lizzo for the rest of your life.”
Since becoming a household name, Lizzo has promoted the message of body positivity through her public appearances, social media posts, music and the launch of inclusive sportswear brand Yitty with Fabletics; she appeared at the Met Gala earlier this month
However, later in the episode, Cartman declares, “Rich people get Ozempic, poor people get body positivity.”
The special South Park: The End Of Obesity is now streaming on Paramount+
It said they had only been tested and approved for people who are overweight or obese β who are at higher risk of other conditions such as heart disease and cancer β or who have type 2 diabetes.
A caption on the ad read: βSome people have taken medications that were never intended for them. For the smaller dress or tuxedo. For a big night. For vanity.
‘But that’s not the point. People whose health is affected by obesity are the reason we are working on these medications.β
Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks also recently told CNN, βWe have an opinion about the way these drugs are being used.
βThese drugs were invented for people with serious health conditions; they weren’t invented to make a famous person look a little better.’
Blockbuster weight loss drugs β which cost about $950 a month out of pocket β have been in short supply for months due to rising demand.
Prescriptions for weight-loss medications in the US have increased by more than 2,000 percent since 2019 β compared to 230,000 prescriptions in 2019.
The drugs, given as a weekly injection, work by mimicking a hunger hormone in the body, making a person feel full even if they haven’t eaten recently.
Ozempic is a diabetes drug, but it is also sold privately for weight loss, and has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years (stock image)
Chelsea Handler previously said she lost a few pounds on the drug, but stopped taking it after realizing it was Ozempic, saying it should be left to diabetic patients.
Other celebrities, including Chelsea Handler, Elon Musk and Patti Stanger, have admitted to using Ozempic, amid speculation about other stars using it.
Chelsea previously said she lost a few pounds on the drug, but stopped taking it after realizing it was Ozempic, saying it should be left to diabetic patients.
She said, βI’m not into it anymore. That is too irresponsible. I injected about four or five of my friends with Ozempic because I realized I didn’t want to use it because it’s stupid. It’s for heavy people.’
Tesla CEO Elon also said he lost almost 30 pounds (13.6 kg) while taking the drug, saying his transformation was due to “Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy + no good food for me.”
Sharon Osbourne also revealed that she used Ozempic, but said she lost so much weight on the drug that she had to “gain the weight back.”
The 71-year-old started taking the drug last December when she weighed 64.4kg and lost more than 20kg on the medication, but then her weight dropped to 43kg.
She told Women magazine: ‘You can lose so much weight and it’s easy to become addicted to it, which is very dangerous.
‘I couldn’t stop losing weight and now I’ve lost 42 pounds β and I can’t afford to lose any more.’