Lizzo reacts to South Park joke about her in episode about Ozempic | Ents & Arts News

Lizzo says being mentioned in an episode of South Park is her “worst fear” and shared her reaction to the joke in real time on social media.

The pop star’s name appeared in the latest episode of the long-running cartoon, The End of Obesity, which parodies the popularity of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro.

lizzo shared a clip from the show along with her reaction to the scene, opening the video by saying, “I’m so scared.”

The clip features a conversation between Sharon and Sheila, Stan and Kyle’s mothers.

Sharon says her doctor wouldn’t prescribe any weight-loss injections because she doesn’t have diabetes, but she says “there’s a whole new anti-obesity drug for those of us who can’t afford Ozempic and Mounjaro.”

“I controlled all my cravings to be thinner with ‘Lizzo,'” she says, prompting the singer to cover her mouth with her hand.

The clip then cuts to a fake “Lizzo” ad, which says the drug makes users “feel good.” [their] weight”, stating that 70% of those who took it “no longer cared how much they weighed.

“Lizzo helps you eat whatever you want and keep physical activity to a minimum,” the voiceover says.

“Some patients report constipation while listening to Lizzo. Stop listening to Lizzo if you are having suicidal thoughts.”

At the end of the ad, the voiceover asks, “Do you live with concerns about obesity?”

Sharon turns to the camera and says, “Ask about the power of not giving a fuck – with Lizzo” – as the singer looks on with wide eyes and mouth.

“That’s crazy!” Lizzo says as the clip ends.

“I really showed the world how to love yourself and not give a damn, to the point where these men [South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone] in Colorado they know who the hell I am and they put it in their cartoon that’s been around for 25 years,” he says.

“I’m really that bitch, and I show you how you don’t give a damn and I’ll keep showing you how you don’t give a damn.”

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Lizzo is known for championing body positivity and is no stranger to fat shaming.

It has been attributed to her changing the narrative around plus size womendenouncing dimensionist behavior and refusing to conform to industry stereotypes.

However, last year the singer faced claims she is guilty of weight shaming and sexual harassment – allegations she denies – and three of her former singers filed a lawsuit against her.