- For other uses, see Brian (disambiguation).
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Brian Boitano is an Olympic gold-medalist figure skater, whose professional career has spanned two decades. He has been repeatedly referenced in South Park, usually preceded by the catchphrase "What would Brian Boitano do?" He is a fictionalized version of the celebrity, one of few to be portrayed in a positive light.
Appearance
Brian has small eyes, as well as a generally small head. He wears a red, v-neck shirt, white blouse, black pants, and dark gray ice skates.
Personality
He is portrayed as kind, caring and knowledgeable. He is also heroic, saving the world from various dangers in during the song "What Would Brian Boitano Do?" in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
Trivia
- Brian Boitano was the first celebrity to appear on South Park.
- Boitano provided the foreword to the book South Park Guide to Life.
- Brian Boitano now has a cooking show on the Food Network entitled What Would Brian Boitano Make?, a clear reference to the song "What Would Brian Boitano Do?".
- On South Park, it is believed he is capable of breathing fire and time travel, among other things.
Prominence
- The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa - At one point, Stan wonders: "What Would Brian Boitano Do?" Brian Boitano miraculously appears and gives a speech about how Christmas should be about being good to each other.
- "Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride:" - Brian Boitano is seen skating among the dancing figures during the boat ride.
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - An entire song is built around the catchphrase "What Would Brian Boitano Do?". As a result, they decide to form La Resistance and go rescue Terrance and Phillip.
- "A Very Crappy Christmas" (cameo) - A Brian Boitano cut-out can be seen when the boys visit Butters.
- "200" (cameo) - Seen with the other celebrities.
- "201" (cameo) - Seen with the other celebrities.
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