Friday, August 1, 2008

Anti-Speedwalking

Quite recently my brother-in-law, Kirby, was in a commercial for Snickers. In it was the great and wonderful Mr. T...."I pity tha Foo" who don't know Mr. T. But this commercial was much anticipated by the whole family, everyone couldn't wait to see it on the television screen. Especially when Kirby told us that he would be sporting some short shorts. We knew that Kirby would pull it off well. About a month ago, Kirby sends everyone a site address to view this wonderful commercial, and it was HILARIOUS!! Definately superbowl commercial material in my eyes. However, some didn't think it was too great.... The commercial was first debuted down in the UK. This is where the trouble began. The commercial which has a speedwalker, and Mr. T who shoots him down with snicker bars telling him to get some nuts, was deemed homophobic. By the voices of the gay community, the commercial was then pulled. It's sad cause I really wanted the commercial to air in the United States! But I guess if it wasn't pulled for being homophobic, then it would be pulled due to the voices of the ASW (Association of Speed Walkers). Below is the commercial and please, don't be shy, tell me what you think.

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Karli said...

mandi... i'm liking the new background. oh and that is a funny commercial! i like it!