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Britney's New Look

  • Episode aired Mar 19, 2008
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.6K
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Jessica Makinson in South Park (1997)
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Distraught over the media's nonstop coverage of her, Britney Spears attempts to commit suicide, but survives despite blowing the top half of her head off. Disgusted by this treatment of her,... Read allDistraught over the media's nonstop coverage of her, Britney Spears attempts to commit suicide, but survives despite blowing the top half of her head off. Disgusted by this treatment of her, the boys attempt to help, only to learn the secret behind the media's cruel scrutiny of c... Read allDistraught over the media's nonstop coverage of her, Britney Spears attempts to commit suicide, but survives despite blowing the top half of her head off. Disgusted by this treatment of her, the boys attempt to help, only to learn the secret behind the media's cruel scrutiny of celebrities.

  • Director
    • Trey Parker
  • Writers
    • Trey Parker
    • Matt Stone
    • Brian Graden
  • Stars
    • Trey Parker
    • Matt Stone
    • Jessica Makinson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    3.6K
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    • Director
      • Trey Parker
    • Writers
      • Trey Parker
      • Matt Stone
      • Brian Graden
    • Stars
      • Trey Parker
      • Matt Stone
      • Jessica Makinson
    • 13User reviews
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    • Stan Marsh
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    • Kyle Broflovski
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    Jessica Makinson
    Jessica Makinson
    • Britney Spears
    Mona Marshall
    Mona Marshall
    • Hilary Clinton
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    9ezzedd

    Different Done Right

    This is a perfect example of a classic South Park episode, however it gets its classic status not just due to the sheer comedy, but the fact that they tried something different and did it spot on! Unlike many other episodes Brittany's new look explores the serious matter of celebrity Harrrasment and over the top crticticm with a hilarious South Park style approach.
    3tonyhammer

    Not a Fan of Shock Gore

    This review is more about the way Britney is displayed post-shot, and less about the story itself. I'm 59, and I've never been a fan of shock gore. Some would argue that this is not gore, but to me, yes, it is. It's repulsive. I avoided looking at her while first watching this particular episode, and I don't watch any reruns of it. The creators do this pretty often, and I realize there is an audience for it, but I'm just not into it. I don't like the story so much either. It doesn't appeal to me because I don't like decent people being mocked in such a way. I'm not a fan of hers but I don't think she's a mean person either.
    9wyrihu14

    A Love It Or Hate It Episode

    ...And I loved it! A beautifully dark, depressingly real portrait of the reality celebrities like Britney Spears have to go through. Honestly, if someone told me the whole plot twist of the episode was real - it sadly wouldn't even be too shocking. 8.9/10
    8qazaqi555

    South Park at its best

    This really is classic South Park and it's refreshing to see somebody stick up for Britney Spears for a change. Anyone who dislikes this because they don't find the suicide idea funny is missing the point. This isn't meant to be funny and its supposed to show people how the paparazzi will relentlessly break you down. This serious point is well made and just because South Park is a comedy it doesn't mean that every single part has to be for comedy.

    This episode was a terrific parody on the media's almost barbaric thirst for humiliating celebrities. "Britney's New Look" is a typically original South Park episode which is also predictably hilarious. The portrayal of one photographer as a whaling monster was particularly funny.
    7quadrospazed

    A little perspective...

    I think as this episode seems to be in 'support' of Britney, or her situation, people are critical of it. Granted, its not the best episode ever created, but there are some excellent moments and the mood change towards the end was brilliant. Remember; South Park is a comedy show, not the central vein of opinion. I think people can get far too involved in things like this and as soon as something hits slightly below the high standard South Park enjoys, there is an outcry from the hardcore fans. This episode in no way deserved one star, its not Family Guy. Just appreciate how good South Park is in comparison to most other things on T.V. Not every episode can be a Cartoon Wars or Imagination Land; just take each episode as it is!

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    • Trivia
      Among the people in the angry mob are Gene Hackman, Crocodile Dundee, the World of Warcraft Guy, and Kyle's Rabbi.
    • Goofs
      News reporter Robert Pooner says "South Mark," instead of "South Park" during one of the Britney Spears "Spears Watch" segment on purpose.
    • Connections
      Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 South Park Episodes (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      South Park (theme song)
      Music by Primus

      Lyrics by Trey Parker and Matt Stone

      Performed by Les Claypool, Trey Parker and Matt Stone

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    • What part of Britney Spears did the censors censor out the picture showing Britney Spears in a crouching position peeing on the ground while camping in South Park?

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2008 (United States)
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      • 22m
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      • Stereo
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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