Mr T’s Snickers Ads pulled by Mars
Lovable “A-Team” actor Mr. T gained worldwide fame in the 80s for his Mohawk, his catch phrases including “I pity the fool!”, and for his excessive gold jewelry. Last year, Mr T starred in his own reality TV series. But Mr T’s newest project is catching flack from gay rights advocates.
According to UTalkMarketing.com, Mars has pulled its latest global campaign for Snickers featuring Mr T after complaints that the ads are homophobic.
In the “Speed Walker” commercial, Mr T is in a military 4×4 firing Snickers at a speed walker. “You’re a disgrace to the man race. It’s time to teach you to run like a real man!,” says Mr T.
As the man speeds off, Mr T shouts threateningly, “Do it again sucker and there’s going to be trouble with a capital Mr T.” The ad closes with the line, “Snickers. Get some nuts.”
It’s worthwhile to note that even though the ads are viewed worldwide, only the gay rights groups in America (who whine about every damn thing) are complaining.
In a statement, Mars said, “…we understand that humor is highly subjective, and it is never our intention to cause offense. Accordingly, we have pulled the Mr T Speedwalker ad globally.” (Source)
Photo: Pacific Coast News
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Homophobic? I don’t think so. Maybe borderline violent.
Are they serious?What’s homophobic about that???Lord, here we go again.
Get some nuts …. HAHAHAH .. Love it …
im sure mr t didnt write the ad, he just went in and read what they wrote and collected a check. hes not the reason for there need to be scene and heard.
The gay rights group needs to get some nuts and quit being so dayum sensitive. Unless the speedwalker is clearly gay, I dont see the connection.
yeah thats real gay pulling the ad oh did i say that they gonna come after my comments now lol
I thought he was dead.
@CandyCane:
So when there is a ad you think is racially insensitive and should be pulled, i’ll tell you to stop being sensitive and grow some nuts and you’ll just say “ok” and keep it moving?
@Auntie Sandra Hater
This ad is wrong on so many levels. The pulling of the ad as nothing to do with Mr. T, so why are you framing this post like it is?
This is not the first time the MARS company has made an offensive ave.
So, all speed walkers are gay? Get the f*ck outta here! That doesn’t make any sense at all!
No but like Sandra said Gay Rights Activist complain about everything. They’re like PETA.
I miss the old Archie Bunker/George Jefferson days!!!
What the??????????/
missnee Says:
@CandyCane:
So when there is a ad you think is racially insensitive and should be pulled, i’ll tell you to stop being sensitive and grow some nuts and you’ll just say “ok” and keep it moving?
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More than likely, I’m not very sensitive to things like that. People are going to say/do what they want.
I didn’t even know he was still around doing stuff. I haven’t seen his reality show and hope I never do. We have enough washed up celebs trying to revive washed up careers with washed up reality shows.
*sigh* what is gay the new black? I have never seen a group of people(outside of african americans) up in arms about everything completely irrelevent..there are other issues to be concerened about, this is not one of them..choose your battles damn
missnee Says:
This ad is wrong on so many levels.
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Seriously, HOW!?
I just watched the add and it don’t have sh!t to do with gay folks! The man speed walking don’t even “look gay”- he looked like a SPEED WALKER!