Ep 5. Fat Butt and Pancake Head
- TVMA
- April 16, 2003
- 22 min
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8.4 (3,417)
In South Park season 7 episode 5, entitled "Fat Butt and Pancake Head", Eric Cartman creates a Jennifer Lopez hand puppet, which he calls "Miss Lopez", in order to win a bet against Kyle that the singer is not talentless. However, Cartman goes on to use the puppet to spread outrageous lies about Jennifer Lopez, leading to her arrival in South Park with her lawyers to confront Cartman.
Meanwhile, the residents of South Park become infatuated with the new celebrity in town and take part in a variety of absurd activities, such as a J-Lo block party and the creation of a giant pancake sculpture of her likeness. However, tensions between Cartman and J-Lo escalate, leading to a final showdown that puts Cartman's life on the line.
The episode tackles themes of celebrity culture, media manipulation, and the consequences of spreading misinformation. It also features some hilarious moments, including a J-Lo song that gets stuck in everyone's head and an absurd car chase scene. Overall, "Fat Butt and Pancake Head" is a standout episode of South Park that has remained a fan favorite for its memorable characters and sharp satire.