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This special was quite good, I was actually kept interested throughout the episode. Some of the reoccurring jokes were funny, had a good premise for an episode, and made some absurdist humor that isn't often seen in South Park anymore. Kind of a happy medium of early season South Park and modern topics. And the episode ended on a good song as-well.

The previous specials have been alright, but had been hit or miss when it comes to certain things, such as pacing, and overall plot. In my opinion, this special did a lot better at those two things. Good plot, and good pacing.

The only bad thing about this special was a couple of the jokes didn't land for me, one of the jokes was a little outdated in my opinion. Otherwise, it's decent modern South Park.

Weight loss drugs are all the rage though obtaining them can be problematic. However, some of the mothers of South Park clearly have no problem in obtaining them, as Randy Marsh discovers. Meanwhile, Cartman is desperately wanting to lose weight and a weight loss drug would be ideal for him.

Another hilarious, topical, button-pushing South Park special from Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Not the most obvious subject for a comedy show but Parker and Stone have a knack for turning seemingly-unfunny topics into something hilarious.

Some hysterically funny moments and also a great indictment of the US healthcare system.

To be honest, I didn't know anything about semaglutide before watching this episode. After checking about it, I found that they showed everything kinda right and in a fun way. I like when they make the show Cartman-centric, showcasing all his bad sides. The good part is that this special has all five lead kids and Randy doing his crazy stuff like always.

I haven't heard any songs by Lizzo and don't know much about the cartoons of the sugary brands, but this episode was still fun for me.

Overall, it's a good, fun episode for South Park fans but probably not for Lizzo fans and Pakistani people.

I'm waiting for the 27th season of South Park. It's been more than a year-please just release it ASAP.

While latest south park episodes might not seen as good as the earlier to mid seasons, this special was really good especially compared to the recent seasons. I really liked kyle in this movie and he exactly acted like in the prime era of south park. We finally see more of kenny who was treated like a background character in the recent south park episodes. Cartman was iconic as always and butters is butters. I loved the jokes and we finally saw less of Tegridy randy. Randy reminded me much more of the prime era south park. Tegridy has been overused in the latest seasons so having a whole south park movie with only one mention of it is a relief. The moms were funny and i just hope south park continues to bring back the good ol south park. Let's hope season 27 will be as good as this special. I still love every episode but we gotta admit that season 5 to.season 13 was the prime era for south park.

I HOLLERED at the use of "It's my life!" in this special. No, not Bon Jovi. Remember Vennu Mallesh? Yep. THAT 'It's my life'. South Park ft. Vennu Mallesh is NOT what I had signed up for but boooooy, it was a surprise :D They have labs based out of Vishakapatnam, with signs saying 'Prayogshala' etc. (surprisingly written correctly 90% :O) in Hindi and.... Sanskrit..? XD Who comes up with the ridiculous stuff like this? LMAO.

"Rich people get get Ozempic, poor people get body positivity." The commentary on the American Medical system was hilarious and sadly still prevalent. I don't know anything about Lizzo's music and don't know if the criticism of the music was justified, but someone got a prescription to listen to Lizzo five times a day because they couldn't afford medicine and their insurance wouldn't allow claims. The Cereal Mascot acting like mob-bosses, LOL. Wut!? XD Leave it to South Park to come up with some of the most random things.

Classic South Park? No. But if you're a fan, it's enjoyable. If you know have heard of Vennu Mallesh, this is a must watch.

I don't have any especially strong feelings either way about the new South Park special, although I believe it's a fairly valid one. This time, the subject is the American healthcare system, insurance companies, and the maddening labyrinth that these entities will put people through.

However, it also concerns body positivity and uses Eric Cartman to represent something I've sometimes noticed within the body-love discourse. A lot of people simply want the thing that THEY are insecure about to get destigmatized so that they can then poke fun at other people's shortcomings from a position of superiority -- of not being "ugly" themselves. They want to be able to dish it out without having to take it.

Something similar happens in "gender wars" discourse: Many incels espouse that they should be worthy of love even if they are short or thin, but will gladly demonize fat women, while a woman who pushes for fat acceptance may readily use the very language she's decrying when it comes to small schlongs and "skinny b-itches". Both sides will tell you it's totally different when the other does it.

But I digress. How is the rest of the episode/special/"Paramount+ event"? Well, it has some laughs and it lets a lot of characters shine. (Randy, as per usual, gets a pretty funny B story where he gets in on the South Park moms' obsession with semaglutide drugs.)

Also, it has appreciably better cereal mascot gags (yes, cereal/sugar companies also become involved in the plot) than anything we got in Unfrosted.

"Rich people get get Ozempic, poor people get body positivity." It is simple. Nothing amazing, yet it had an effect on me to realize the truth. The medical insurance industry fights to make sure its customers stay sick and die. Providing less medical care is what generates greater profits for them.

Keeping us making phone calls, requesting authorizations, seeking medical care that we paid for, waiting for coverage reviews, and getting less medical treatment, or nothing. "Call back later" when the price is your life.

The rich get whatever they want. The poor on Obamacare get whatever the insurance company gives as the cheapest alternative. Body positivity instead of Ozempic. It is funny, and sad, and true.

My Mom spent several years fighting cancer. Every time she was prescribed an MRI or other expensive scan it took her months to get approved. Did that make it harder for her doctors to fight the cancer? Did it make it easier for her cancer to advance because of the delays?

The insurance company never had her health or her life on their list of priorities. Did her insurance authorization review agent get a quarterly bonus when my mother and other sick people died?

Every time a sick customer dies, the insurance company spends less money on doctors, hospitals, treatments, exams, scans, prescription drugs, etc.

HOLY MOLY IS THIS SPECIAL GOOD, I HAVEN'T LAUGHED SO HARD IN A LONG TIME THIS SPECIAL IS THE BEST PIECE OF SOUTH PARK MEDIA EVER. Every single part of this special is perfect, I literally can't begin to describe how amazing this is, you just HAVE TO watch it. From 🎵Navigating the US health care system🎵, to having the sickest Mad Max type of car chase scene EVER, this episode has everything. The commentary on how much sugar companies control and benefit of our healthcare is really great, and the ending is literally amazing. This special really feels like an old South Park episode to me, and I don't know how to describe it. I've heard other people talk about that online so I hope you understand what I mean.

So I just finished the new south park movie and I didn't think it was that good. It's not a bad movie by any means, just not one I wanna ever watch again. It was exactly how I thought it was gonna be from the moment I saw the trailer. I liked the stuff with the kids but hated Randy so much. I have no idea why he has a b plot in every paramount movie that takes up more runtime than the a plot, and it really ruins it for me. I think that the movie starts out good with the theme song remix, and the butters stuff because butters is the best character. That being said, I also liked the ending even if it was a bit too violent, I'm not against violence in movies but lots of the time South Park takes the violence too far (OH GEE I GOT OFFENDED BY A SHOW THAT WARNS ME I'M GONNA GET OFFENDED AT THE START OF EVERY EPISODE), oops I got sidetracked, but a good ten minutes compared to the other 40 minutes isn't a good thing. The movie isn't as bad as not suitable for children, but I can't decide whether it's worse or better than streaming wars. I'm gonna say better because streaming wars is 1 hour 40 minutes long (because it's a 2 parter) while this one is only 50 minutes. Also, the movie isn't very funny, but don't get me wrong, it has some very funny parts (butters song) but there few and far between. Also I know I've said this already, but I really just hate Randy recently? Don't get me wrong, I really like Randy as a SECONDARY character that's the main character of an episode every 2-3 seasons (because South Park seasons are 6 episodes long + 2 movies, and I don't like Randy now because he has more screen time then the actual kids, THE MAIN CHARACTERS OF THE SHOW. All this extra Randy screen time really shows how paper thin of a character he is, because he's just a Peter Griffin character but not as dumb. For example, Randy's *b* plot of the episode is that he starts doing weight loss drugs with other women to try and get with them and have an affair, but then he becomes really addicted to them and doesn't care about the other women anymore, just the drugs, so he and the women go to the place in India where they make the drugs, and kill all the people in a way too overly violent scene that is very hard to watch because the workers did NOTHING to deserve it, and Randy does learn his lesson at the end about the drugs but not the women, and he says the only GOOD drugs you should do is weed, now I'm not against drugs, and don't care if people do them, but that is just a STUPID moral. I also watch South Park because it's something different in adult animation, and isn't just a middle class family's wAcKy misadventures (probably because I binged 14 seasons of Family Guy), and South Park doesn't get that bad like Family Guy, just decreases a bit in quality. South Park shows that it can still be really good if it try's, with Panderverse and Post Covid, but Matt and Trey (creators) just don't try hard often but I can't blame them, because unlike with The Simpsons and Family Guy where the creators don't even bother making it, just doing the voices, Matt and Trey have been working on South Park for 27 YEARS NOW, pretty much 1/4 of a century! And not like with other shows that got bad when the creators left, South Park only had a drop in quality, which doesn't always apply, because of post COVID. I would say the same thing about Panderverse, but the *b* plot that takes up more time than the *a* plot of that one is dumb. Post Covid is my second favourite episode of the whole show (behind Bigger, Longer and Uncut) even though it only came out a few years ago! I know I got very off track there, but in conclusion, this movie is pretty mediocre, and has more parts that aren't that good with little actually good bits, and feels more like an extended episode than a movie. So here is my ranking of the movies so far from worst to best: 6. Not Suitable for Children, 5. Streaming Wars, 4. The End of Obesity, 3. Joining the Panderverse, 2. Post Covid, 1. Bigger Longer and Uncut. I would only recommend this movie if you were a big South Park fan like me, in which you would probably have already watched it.

Didnt talk about side effects of Ozympic or weight loss drugs in general, had lots of spots where i was asking myself where is the funny? Parts of this are brilliant like the american healthcare system skits the insurance company and the toned milf tummies and randys reaction, some parts didnt land or they could have been a bit more edgy it really feels like matt stone trey parker took the bark and bite out of SP since the 2010s and especially since the first movie in 1999, i wish i could say this was a return to form but its another hour long special of safe satire weve come to expect, its not great but its not terrible either.

I loved this one and I don't get why others didn't. But comedy is perspective I guess.

My favorite part was the opening theme. If you're a horror fan, you would recognize it as the same theme as Dawn of the Dead (which just passed its 20th anniversary). The tie between the cell mutation and mindless consumption, to a zombie like culture was perfection.

The word play was good, the realistic and unbearable hoops, and struggles with the health insurance industry, the multiple layers of roasts thrown at Lizzo, the vanity and constant need for validation by the moms. I personally enjoyed the show from beginning to end.

For the comments saying they didn't go far enough or the show isn't the same, I think that's a good thing. A show that does the same level of comedy on a constant basis will make the entirety of the show dull and predictable. Creativity is meant to change and flow in different directions. Some people just don't like change, and if you prefer the old episodes, then just put your device on loop and repeat the old episodes then. I remember when everyone who was mad about the opening theme to the series being updated.

This was a fun, and entertaining special. Totally worth the watch. Don't go in with a negative attitude and high expectations. Just relax and enjoy the show for what it is... making fun of everyone and the popular trends.

Six months after ripping into the Prime sports drink craze, South Park's back with another special, this time aiming at Ozempic weight loss drugs.

In true South Park fashion, Matt and Trey take a topical idea and ramp it up to absurd levels, culminating in a "Mad Max"-style road battle.

Firstly, let's get the one negative out of the way: the jokes at Lizzo's expense seem a little too cruel. While Lizzo's star has dimmed due to recent allegations over her behaviour, the shots at her 'body positivity' image and her music feels a bit lazy. Or, if you want to give Matt and Trey the benefit of the doubt, maybe their criticism is directed at all the keyboard warriors who love ripping into her on social media? Either way, it feels like Lizzo is an easy target.

The best thing about this special is Cartman's portrayal. We're so used to seeing the evil Cartman who cynically manipulates everyone to get his way. In this special he's genuinely vulnerable and almost resigned to a life of being teased about his weight. Even the rest of the boys - who usually love ripping on Cartman - do their best to help him, including navigating the almost impenetrable American healthcare system (with a nice little song from Butters) and Big Sugar (in the form of famous cereal mascots). And we get a nice happy ending with a genuinely satisfied Cartman.

It's also nice to see Randy in a different light. As one of the most popular characters, Randy can be massively overexposed (the Tegridy Farms stuff got old quickly), but here he actually grows: he starts out with selfish motives, and gets caught up in the Ozempic craze, but learns that he doesn't need that life. It's also nice to see him and Sharon actually being affectionate to each other.

In this special, South Park makes several statements about modern social trends, and they are all 100% accurate.

It draws attention to how horrible and hypocritical big pharma is, and also evilness of corporations that feed off the unhealthy lifestyle of middle, mid/low, and low class tiers. It also focuses on the plight of the average unhealthy American, and how it IS a choice for many to be overweight, but also how difficult it is to choose a healthier lifestyle. It teaches us acceptance, while farting in the face of social predator morons like Lizzo.

And the jokes are fantastic. There are blatant jokes, and sort of subtle jokes. I especially loved the random 1-sec long doo-wop singing of the classic "Golden Crisps" theme. It's a small, yet blaring piece of evidence that the brains of South Park still got it.

And let us not forget the CLASSIC and typical story arc and motivation of Cartman's character. It's on point, never-changing, and it's one of those episodes where he either gets his just desserts, or it ends with him winning and everyone else frustrated. Either way, it's a win for the audience, especially those of use who have been with the show for eons.

Only a few minor drawbacks to this special. For one, there are a few moments when it seems like they're either phoning it in, or trying too hard to be "typical South Park" (case in point, the side effect of "Lizzo" with the ears). But then again, maybe that's what makes South Park so "South Park" and they're merely sticking to the original recipe of the show.

This special features Cartman acknowledging the fact that he's fat and not big boned. Honestly, that's a big step for him. Kyle and the other characters sincerely try to help him, which is honestly a big step for Kyle too. They find out about a special drug that reduces obesity and manage to recreate it. They're opposed to not only moms who want to steal it, but sugary cereal mascots that want to destroy it. My only complaint is that the sugary cereal mascot parody thing has been kind of overdone. We get it, cereal is sugary.

Why wasn't Colonel Sanders in this? Cartman was eating KFC. Anyway, this could have used more jokes. The best part was when Butters got lost. The final showdown was really fast and action-paced too. It's great to see Randy and Sheila reconnect too. ***

One of the funniest and realistic South Parks of All time !!

I can't remember the last time i laughed throughout the entire show and this one deserves a thumbs up for originality and execution and Kept me engaged and drawn in from start to finish and the plot was genius !!

If your looking for one that represents all generations and can relate to the current times of weight loss influenced by medical pharma and your own struggles then this one will Knock your sox off without out a doubt if you have a soft spot for comedy !!

A+++ Highly Recommended For The Viewer Looking For a Great Laugh and Reset Above and Beyond The Current Times We Are In !!

You also kind of need to be very up on the current trends in Hollywood to get this episode, because Ozempic is making the current rounds amongst the Cali valley right now. It was never intended for weight loss but somehow is causing that and has become a craze. As well, out of nowhere Lizzo shockingly became a celeb somehow even though nobody seems to like her music or acting. She's somehow, for absurd reasons, become the figure for body positivity in America. Lol Any episode that features Cartman, I'm probably going to be a fan of. Once again, Trey and Matt hit that perfect balance of making fun of everyone in the world that deserves it. But the best and most brilliant part of the episode is showcasing how insane our American Healthcare system is.

I used to find SP hillarious, but this was rather lame. It started good and i thought it was going to get aggressive and funny as all hell, but all I got was this wattered down lemonade in a lipstick stained and cracked glass with no ice but with a few lemon pits in it. Just didn't do it for me. If your gonna make fun of obesity in america and the health care system, you gotta go hard at 'em and that s**t can get funny and weird and rediculous, but this was just tame and bland. Comedy that tastes like nothing is not what I expected, but that was what I got. However, watch it if you are a SP fan, but do not expect too much.

This show really is an empty husk of what it once was. It's not edgy or clever or funny anymore. Normally in South Park when they make fun of a celebrity, they depict said celebrity. Not the case with Lizzo in this one. Seemed tame and safe, maybe trying to avoid litigation or offending people? Then it got even dumber with the mafia of cereal characters. These characters haven't been relevant in decades, I doubt most people even recognize them.

The comedy wasn't clever. Everyone knows the American health care system is broken.. how is that comedic? You can make a joke about it, but find a more clever way then "we're navigating the complex american health system!". Everyone knows big sugar industry is making America fat. Again, how is this a joke? Commenting on what's already happening but using animated characters to do it isn't comedy.

Paramount manufactures this lazy slop to keep their stream slaves paying. You're not missing anything.

There's a few funny lines. But what's going on in the episode barely reflects any reality, and the climax is some over the top action sequence that has nothing to do with obesity. Sure the drugs are valuable, and hard to get, and being abused. But drug parties with free drugs is just neither accurate nor funny. It's abused by the huge number of obese people out there, not a bunch of soccer moms trying to lose 5 pounds (though I'm sure there are many of them too). The Lizzo bit could have been better developed and funnier, but with the end-moral, I'm guessing they didn't want to pick on Lizzo too much, which is so unlike South Park. South Park's comedy has been genius at times, and this time ain't it.