Lizzo‘s Halloween costume has caused quite a stir as the fictional alternative to Ozempic! The rapper decided to embrace a joke South Park made about her earlier in the year, and fans love it! Though many jokes have been made about her weight over the years, Lizzo seemingly takes it all in stride.
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You may recall in May 2024, South Park aired an episode, that cracked a joke about Lizzo’s weight. In the episode “The End of Obesity,” the characters discussed not caring about their weight — like Lizzo. A box resembling weight loss drugs like Ozempic was pictured. However, the box read “Lizzo.” The episode went on to make more references to the singer/songwriter with a doctor prescribing patients the “Lizzo” product.
“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. I want you to listen to Lizzo five times a day, and watch her videos just before bedtime. I’m afraid you’ll have to be on Lizzo for the rest of your life,” a character says in the show.
The hit Comedy Central cartoon went a step further to make the anti-weightless product seem real, including a FDA side effects message as well.
“Lizzo helps you eat everything you want, and keep physical activity to a minimum….stop listening to Lizzo if you experience suicidal thoughts. Serious side effects may include pancreatitis, hypothermia, and literally s****ing out of your ears,” the show joked.
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According to TMZ, the “Truth Hurts” singer took the joke well with more of her on-brand optimism. She took to social media to laugh along with viewers.
Tthat’s crazy. I just feel like damn, I’m really that b***h,” she stated. “I really showed the world how to love yourself and not give a f**k to the point where these men in Colorado know who the f**k I am and put it on their cartoon that’s been around for 25 years.”
Lizzo Dresses Up As Lizzo For Halloween
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Lizzo is bringing the South Park joke back to light for the Halloween season! The singer recently posted her costume to Instagram, and it may be funnier than the South Park episode. The “About Damn Time” singer was pictured dressed in a box that resembled the box from the cartoon. However, she opted to add a measuring tape for a belt.
Pulling the focus away from weight loss, Lizzo’s Halloween costume focused on self-love in her mock ad. She included slogans like “lose guilt, gain confidence.” The caption was rather simple as she marked the beginning of Halloween.
“Ok Halloween… you can start now,” she wrote.
The use of the South Park joke for her Halloween costume comes after the 36-year-old showed off her weight loss. After taking a little time off of social media, the singer returned and revealed the work she has been putting in at the gym. Still, Lizzo is the body positivity queen! Though she lost weight, she stated she looks good with or without the extra weight.
“Fine both ways,” she wrote in the caption of her post.