Weight Gain 4000 is a fictional brand of protein shakes that only appeared in the Season One episode, "Weight Gain 4000".
Background[]
Eric Cartman begs his mother for Weight Gain 4000 after seeing the commercial on TV. Thinking it will enhance his personal appearance for the Kathie Lee Gifford award show, without physical exercise, but instead he ends up looking like an overweight "fatass".
Cartman shouts the catchphrase "Beefcake!" mimicking the commercial whenever referring to the product. During "City on the Edge of Forever (Flashbacks)", Cartman remembers he looked more in shape and muscular during the Kathie Lee Gifford award show.
Appearance[]
The product is a green can with a black lid. On the face of the can, there is an image of a muscular man and the words "WEIGHT GAIN 4000" printed in yellow text.
Video Games[]
South Park: Big Wheel Death Rally[]
The Weight Gain 4000 is used as a power up, turning the character into a giant which can overcome obstacles on the track.
South Park: The Stick of Truth[]
A can of Weight Gain 4000 is essentially a "strength potion" which boosts attack and defense during combat. It can be purchased in most stores in Canada for C$2.48. The can is colored blue and only has the number "4000" imprinted against a silhouette of the muscular man.