Celebrity Justice
Mr. T -- I Pity the Homophobic Fool!

The ad never aired in the US, but a Snickers commercial starring Mr. T, a speed walker and a pair of snug short shorts caused a huge homophobic stink for the Mars candy company.

After an outcry from the Human Rights Campaign, who say the UK spot "conjured up stereotypes of gay men," Mars pulled the ad -- which featured Mr. T firing snickers from a cannon at a man who was speed walking in what the HRC calls "an exaggerated manner." Obviously, they've never seen a real-life speedwalker before.

Calls to Mr. T's reps for comment were not immediately returned -- but we can't wait to see what he has to say!



Tags: mr. t, Mr.T, snickers

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31. "If you can take a penis you can take a joke"

Posted at 8:41PM on Jul 29th 2008 by Fernando Valenzuela

32. The ad was extremely rude and uncalled for. Very homophobic. To top it all off, I can't believe people believe "RACEWALKING" (correct terminology) is gay. Some of these people need to try it some time. It is actually an Olympic sport. In fact, many racewalkers can go faster than runners. There are some people here that really need to be educated.

Posted at 8:40PM on Jul 29th 2008 by Craig

33. Oh, get some nuts, people! This ad is hysterically funny and not homophobic at all. Even gay people don't think so! Everyone needs to get off their high horse and stop finding stuff to complain about!

Posted at 11:40PM on Jul 29th 2008 by jc

34. Okay! Bananas!!!!!

That was funny as hell! I see no disrespect but that's just me! But it was funny as hell! I half expected Hannibal, Murdock, Frankie and Faceman to jump out somewhere along the line and start shooting up the block!

Too hilarious!!!!!!

Posted at 8:18PM on Jul 30th 2008 by TytianaCS

35. i though this was funny. I like the soccor one too. That was even funnier! When the guy is lying on the ground pretending he is hurt after being tripped and mr t, comes crashing in with a army tank. And throws a snickers bar at him and tells him to get some Nuts

Posted at 1:40AM on Jul 30th 2008 by abbi76

36. This is what happens when people get sick of homophobia. When fools can let go of their homphobic tendancies, and there aint bad things happening to good people, then, then we can laugh at our differences When were all equal. These are the things that will justify the cotinuation of todays attitude. In todays politcal climate, dont expect people to be pleased and buy your products, when they feel your making fun of them. I liked the advert myself, but a child watching that might just get the impression that its ok to be mean to people that are a little camp. I liked what TMZ did with the queestions, they contradict each other. Figures dont lie, and when the figures in the questions are different, thats when we can show camp people being bullied for a laugh.

Posted at 2:38PM on Jul 30th 2008 by Anthony

37. Mr. T is the man and pulling the ad is stupid! I mean what year do we live in, last time I checked it was 2008 for pity sake.
I just downloaded Mr. T’s voice from Navtones.com for my GPS and I love it. But my question is, am I meant to get offended every time I make a wrong turn and he calls me a fool or something? On that note, I also go Kim Cattrall from Navtones, can I claim she is sexually harassing me when she says, “Lets just pull over and get in the backseat, thats bigger enough for us two, or maybe three”?
The Snickers ad is just an ad and with them pulling it, it’s probably getting more attention than it would have if it just came out. (Pun)
“Get Some Nuts.”

Posted at 3:08PM on Jul 30th 2008 by Slipstream

38. I'm still laughing. Why isn't this commercial on here in the states? Can I be offended by those who are so easily offended? Why do we cater to those who cry, whine and complain? Grow up, be offended, suck it up and go on with your day.

Posted at 6:40PM on Jul 30th 2008 by PeeWee

39. What, is HRC two gay guys in a garage with a fax machine? Puleeez, is everyone offended by everything these days? Get some nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:35PM on Aug 8th 2008 by socalguy

40. this is dumb. no where in the ad do the reference the man walking as gay. actually the gayest thing about this is when Mr. T says "get some nuts."

Posted at 11:41PM on Aug 8th 2008 by Jenny

41. This is in no way homophobic. There was absolutely nothing homophobic about this. Basically they visually depicted someone trying to get physically fit while power walking which is definitely not homo erotic either. To think that this depicted anything in such a case is beyond me as a human, and obviously an intelligent human apparently. Today's society is so fueled by looking for negativities instead of just relaxing and enjoying good fun. The commercial it self made no reference to the "victim" of a .50 caliber Snicker doodling he just said, "walk like a real man" and if that meant there were demeaning words to homosexuals then the vast majority of the male population should be considered gay, as men in their own egotistical and natural pride have always held their own high opinion on what is "manly" and what isn't.

Posted at 7:04PM on Aug 9th 2008 by North!

42. This ad is awesome best ever, I demand they play it or I will protest

Posted at 2:29PM on Aug 10th 2008 by that guy

43. Im a gay man and I dont see how thats offensive or homophobic in any way. Nobody in the commercial mentioned gay anywhere, All I saw was a guy speedwalking.

Posted at 2:39PM on Aug 12th 2008 by Chris

44. Monte: It's spelled "through", not "threw".

Posted at 2:22PM on Aug 25th 2008 by Victoria C

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