During a recent episode of the Bad Friends podcast featuring Louis C.K., hosts Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino opened up about their experiences with weight loss medications. During the podcast, they specifically discussed the popular GLP-1 d**gs that have become increasingly common in Hollywood.
The conversation began when Bobby Lee mentioned he brought five cheeseburgers from Bob’s Big Boy to the studio, prompting Louis C.K. to ask if he could eat one later. Bobby’s response was immediate: “No, I’m on Ozempic.” This simple statement sparked a revealing discussion about the weight loss stuff that has become ubiquitous among celebrities and comedians alike.
Louis C.K. chimed in, noting the cultural shift around these: “I like that being on Ozempic is like being kosher or something.” This observation highlighted how taking weight loss stuff has become a defining characteristic, almost like a dietary restriction or lifestyle choice that needs to be announced and accommodated.
Andrew Santino agreed with him, saying: ” I mean, he did throw up for the first two weeks he was on it.” This admission revealed the less glamorous side of these that often gets overlooked in celebrity endorsements and casual mentions.
Bobby Lee then revealed the challenges he faced, explaining his journey. “I had to switch from Ozempic to Wegovy,” he said, adding that “it was tough” during the transition period.
When Santino asked Louis C.K. if he would consider taking these, Louis was emphatic in his refusal: “Never. I don’t know. I would if it was a good idea, but I don’t think it’s terrible.” He then added his primary concern: “I think you’re going to die from that.”
Bobby Lee pushed back, asking if Santino truly believed that, to which Louis C.K. clarified: “No, I don’t. Of course not.” However, he explained his deeper reservation about it: “I was being an a88hole. No, I don’t like I get nervous about things like that that change how you feel or that change you neurologically.”
Louis C.K. elaborated on his philosophical approach to weight management, saying, “And also I like the fight I’m in with weight and stuff. Like it. It’s something to lean against, you know.”
Ultimately, the episode exposed the unspoken pressures and contradictions of Hollywood’s obsession with weight.