On Sunday, FOX ran a cartoon on its NFL pregame show making fun of Jessica Simpson for being fat and Tony Romo for dating a fat chick. Hilarity did not ensue. And after reflection, on Wednesday FOX apologized.
FOX issued a statement saying it shouldn't have run the cartoon, and making clear that no one should blame Burger King for any involvement in the cartoon. FOX's statement, via the Dallas Morning News:
"Burger King did not have any editorial input in the creation of the animation that ran last Sunday, and no one from Burger King Corp., approved it before it aired. Upon reflection, our poor attempt at humor was insensitive, and we deeply apologize to anyone who might have been offended."The whole skit was incredibly stupid, and I agree with Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that FOX should really be apologizing for the fact that it wasn't funny.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
10-15-2009 @ 9:29AM
Brody said...
I beg to differ - I think it was amusing. Get off your high horse.
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10-15-2009 @ 10:00AM
Pat said...
One more example, from a seemingly inexhaustible supply, of the Fox Network being repulsive.
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10-18-2009 @ 11:13AM
golfnut527 said...
If you are going to whine, watch another channel!
10-18-2009 @ 11:33AM
jds926 said...
Yes, I agree. Fox must have the most ignorant people running the station.
10-18-2009 @ 12:14PM
jberfuliii said...
Stop drinking the cool-aid Pat!
10-18-2009 @ 12:29PM
Donna said...
Just to make it CLEAR....FOX NETWORK is the same channel that also airs shows like The Simpsons & Family Guy. It is NOT the FOX NEWS channel!!! I never liked either one of those shows (Simpsons & Family Guy). The are affiliated with 20th Century Fox.
10-18-2009 @ 3:07PM
jerinkelley said...
Donna -- Just to actually make it clear, the FOX network and FOX News are both owned by News Corp. Your belief that they have nothing to do with each other is simply wrong. The fact that they produce entertainment programs which are consistently based on negative, anti-family humor on the one hand, while purporting to support "family-values" on the other should tell you something.
10-15-2009 @ 11:02AM
davedduchene said...
I'd date Jessica Simpson.
She looks pretty good to me.
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10-15-2009 @ 11:16AM
George said...
I'd love to see what the execs who approved the cartoon look like.
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10-18-2009 @ 6:03PM
Tracy said...
That's exactly what I was thinking. They should post photos of them so we can all make fun of their appearance. I'm sure Jessica Simpson is much better looking than they could ever hope to be.
10-15-2009 @ 12:21PM
greatqb44 said...
Ive seen MDS make worse jokes
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10-15-2009 @ 12:24PM
damien said...
One more example, from a seemingly inexhaustible supply, of the Fox Network being repulsive.
well you can always watch teen orgies on the cw
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10-18-2009 @ 6:45AM
livn2whelz2dwnd said...
WGAS!!! waaaaa...i'm a star and that offended me...waaaaa grow up all of you....nothing to see here...another bs story...i want that minute back!!
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10-18-2009 @ 12:12PM
Theresa said...
Some people don't know the difference in whats a joke and whats not. Thats how sad our society has become. I feel terrible for our kids.
10-18-2009 @ 7:35AM
Vic said...
I think Jess looks great. Only ingorant jerks like Brody think this cartoon ad was funny. He should climb back into his crib.
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10-18-2009 @ 7:48AM
alesiagaddie2 said...
I'd like to see the Fox execs jump on the scale to see what they weigh!! Seems like Fox doesn't realize or care that if this ignorance and utter disrespect of people continues, they will continue to lose viewers!!!
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10-18-2009 @ 8:12AM
matthewg96 said...
....she's not fat, she's fluffy
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10-18-2009 @ 8:13AM
Wawas said...
I wish I looked as good as Jess ! These IDIOT'S that made fun of her is one of the reasons some end up being ANOREXIC !! I'd like to see the ones behind the voices, does anyone know their names ?
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10-18-2009 @ 8:46AM
ranger4791 said...
pretty tasteless and unprofessional, fox isn't known for having tasteful programming.
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10-18-2009 @ 9:01AM
crossrabbswitch said...
Well, it must of been something else about her that kept Romo from concentrating on the game.
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