Summary
Lizzo has posted a live reaction toSouth Park’s recent parody of her, and it’s not the reaction a lot of people might have expected. Rapper and singer Lizzo rose to fame with the release of her third studio albumCuz I Love Youin 2019, which went platinum in the United States. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone,South Parkdebutedon Comedy Central in August 1997, and has become an enduring part of American popular culture. The animated sitcom has garnered a reputation for satirizing various celebrities and organizations.
Lizzo recently became the latest celebrity to get the show’s parody treatment, with the singer finding herself the subject of satire in the recent specialSouth Park: The End of Obesity, which aired on May 24. On her Instagram,Lizzostreamed her live reaction of the episode.Check out the video below:
She began with, in a deadpan tone,“I’ve been referenced in a South Park episode. I’m so scared,“before reacting with shock and humor to clips from the special discussing a fictional body positivity drug titled “Lizzo.” Eventually, she concluded proudly,“I’m really that b*tch. I really showed the world how to love yourself.”
Why Lizzo Should View Her South Park Parody As A Positive Thing
Lizzo Has Achieved A New Level Of Fame
South Parkhas developed notoriety through the years for mocking, parodying, and satirizing celebrities in a variety of clever and cutting ways, but this is not always seen as a bad thing.Many celebrities now view it as a badge of honor to be targeted by the show. Lizzo being the subject of an episode illustrates how far she has come and helps to cement her status as a global icon, and withSouth Parkseason 27renewed, there are bound to be more public figures who will be targeted by the show.
Lizzo has become something of a figurehead for the modern body positivity movement, with fans defending the musician from body shaming in the past, and many viewing her as an inspirational figure. While the show makes it clear that it is poking fun at Lizzo,the songstress seems to have taken the parody welland saw the positive in what could have been a very negative situation. While it is unclear whether Parker and Stone are fans of the singer, it is likely they would react positively to Lizzo taking the jokes in her stride.
One of the defining elements ofSouth Parkis that the show has developed a reputation formaking fun of people from all sides of the political spectrum. It is not afraid to feature big names in its episodes, with Disney famously taking the brunt of jokesinSouth Park: Joining the Panderverse. Whether Lizzo will feature again in the show remains to be seen, but her success and celebrity status make her a prime target forSouth Park, as a show that doesn’t pull any punches.
South Park
Cast
South Park follows the irreverent misadventures of four grade-schoolers—Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny—that take place in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado. The animated series explores various social and political issues through its characters' humorous and often absurd escapades.
