by Emily Moulton
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October 2, 2008

Sexy PETA Super Bowl Ad Banned by NBC

January 28, 2009 11:23 AM EST (Updated: January 28, 2009 11:51 AM EST)
views: 1515 | rating: 9.5/10 (15 votes) | comments: 43

A sexy PETA commercial deemed "too hot for the Super Bowl" is has been banned by NBC, the network airing the game. The PETA Super Bowl ad shows a bevy of scantily clad models practically making love to vegetables. The PETA ad ends with the tag-line, "Studies show vegetarians have better sex."

PETA is firing back at NBC, saying its reason for banning the commercial (overt sexual content) is ridiculous. PETA is currently pitching other networks to run the ad. I must admit, the PETA ad is too racy for me to share here on Gather. If you’d like to check it out, you can find it on YouTube.

PETA has always subscribed to a "sex sells" philosophy. Who could forget those famous "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" ads? What do you think? Should the sexy PETA ads be allowed to air during the Super Bowl?

 
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Comments: 43

Rob Appell Jan 28, 2009, 11:29am EST
It's not PETA decision to make. The networks are independent companies who have a right to accept or reject whatever they want from airing during their programming. As with all businesses, they have the right to pick and choose who they want to do business with, as long as something isn't turn away illegally. Since the Super Bowl is a family affair, I don't think an ad of this nature is appropriate for children who will be watching. Sure, sex sells...but 'pornography' doesn't.
Some G. Jan 28, 2009, 11:30am EST
"Making love"? Is that what you're calling it?

I can think of another word for it. And it has four letters...
Christine K. Jan 28, 2009, 11:30am EST
No I don't think so! Alot of families watch the Super Bowl! I know we do!
Peter Joseph Swanson Jan 28, 2009, 11:35am EST
ha ha
Tammy N. Jan 28, 2009, 11:51am EST
I bit over top for a mid day sporting event!! But only slightly more so then the Viagra/Cialis/ED, Victoria Secrets, etc.....
Tammy N. Jan 28, 2009, 11:52am EST
.... and is it just me... Does this picture seem to promote cannibalism? Hmmm...
Cheryl W. Jan 28, 2009, 12:00pm EST
wow...I would say this is definitely over the top.
Alex In Wonderland Jan 28, 2009, 12:02pm EST
As long as there are no half naked chicks practically humping cool guys who drink the right beer then I am all for the commercial not airing. NBC and many others are very confused when it comes to controversy. Some things are okay and some are not yet they are all similar.
I do think that PETA is a little too aggressive.
John S. (arizona) Jan 28, 2009, 12:16pm EST
PETA should spend money taking care of animals, not what they have become.
Alex In Wonderland Jan 28, 2009, 12:46pm EST
There were some pretty inappropriate shots in the commercial. I actually thought the girl stirring the vegetables in the hot tub was funny. Take away the girl dragging a vegetable down her naked body and the woman who was about to have sex with some asparagus and it would have been a typical Victoria's Secret commercial.
Ashley Prince Jan 28, 2009, 12:47pm EST
I'm glad its banned. Who wants to be watching the superbowl with their KIDS and have that crap on tv?? Not I!! ;(
Wendy Wright Jan 28, 2009, 12:56pm EST
I think the press from the ad being banned will probably turn into almost as much viewership on YouTube as they would have received during the Superbowl ... and they don't have to pay for it! Maybe they are smarter than we think??
Alex In Wonderland Jan 28, 2009, 12:59pm EST
Wendy...you might be right. That IS smart! Forget paying for Superbowl commercials- start a controversy and stick it on YouTube.
Chris Bauer Jan 28, 2009, 1:32pm EST
At least Victoria's Secret is selling underwear, that I get! Asparagus in a hot tub? Oh my...
Erik Edson Jan 28, 2009, 1:33pm EST
I can't say I'm surprised that this was banned.
Karl Leuba Jan 28, 2009, 1:40pm EST
Should be allowed. The game itself is nothing more than state sanctioned assault and battery. But then what is Peta doing? Vegetarians are not stereotyped as BIG, BRUISING FOOTBALL LINEMEN.
michelle c. Jan 28, 2009, 2:43pm EST
Doesn't PETA and GoDaddy do this all time? They get more publicity for the ads that don't air than the ads that do make it.
Sassy Cat Jan 28, 2009, 2:57pm EST
Good for NBC!
Tanya R. Jan 28, 2009, 3:39pm EST
Yikes! That commercial was too weird for me. They make vegetarians look like sluts. Lol.
Charles C. Jan 28, 2009, 4:00pm EST
If they want to eat vegetables, why do the call themselves People Eating Tasty Animals?
Charles C. Jan 28, 2009, 4:02pm EST
I appears that the add has been pulled from You Tube.
Melissa S. Jan 28, 2009, 4:30pm EST
The ad's still on YouTube - just saw it. Now, I'm not a prude, but DANG!!! There's a lot that's wrong with that ad, and I don't need to see it again. There are better ways to make a point.
Donna T. Jan 28, 2009, 4:56pm EST
Kids should not see this. And I have to say I'm sick to death of the viagra/cialis commercials. They are embarrassing if you are watching a sport with a child/young adult/teenager.
Robin G. Jan 28, 2009, 6:13pm EST
They probably figured they would get a boat load of publicity by getting the ad banned, and not have to pay huge Super Bowl ad fees.
Marilyn M. Jan 28, 2009, 6:42pm EST
Good for NBC. That's not what we need for Super Bowl commercials.
David S. Jan 28, 2009, 7:12pm EST
I definitely don't think it should, but there are other ads that probably shouldn't have made it through as well, such as many Victoria's Secret ads, if this is what PETA thinks is a good way to teach people to treat animals right I think they are insane (not that I didn't already).
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Jan 28, 2009, 7:21pm EST
I heard about this on the View this morning
Becky M. Jan 28, 2009, 7:23pm EST
GoDaddy's aired commercials are never *that* bad. They're risque, but nothing more than you'd see on a sitcom and usually funny (or stupid). PETA could have gotten the same message across by showing hot, underwear clad women drooling over and stroking vegetables. They didn't need to show a woman raping a head of broccoli.
Erin O'Riordan Jan 28, 2009, 7:41pm EST
Probably not appropriate for a family show on network TV, probably a good call by NBC. Maybe that was PETA's plan all along, to start a buzz campaign and have everybody watching the ad on YouTube.
Spartan * Jan 28, 2009, 10:35pm EST
Good for NBC! PETA is nothing but a collection of misguided lemmings being led by their Cult Leader, Ingrid Newkirk. PETA is responsible for MORE animals being put to death annually than any other Animal Rights Group. PETA also supports AND funds Domestic Terrorists like Rodney Coronado, who is responsible for millions of dollars in property damage in the US!
THANK YOU, NBC!
Janna R. Jan 28, 2009, 11:52pm EST
Emily asked: "What do you think?"

I would have chosen cucumbers or zucchini over asparagus and broccoli.
Kerrell g. Jan 29, 2009, 12:05am EST
PETA is nothing more than a bunch of zealot bullies who, were it up to them, would force everyone to eat vegetables. No meat (source of protein) or dairy (which would prevent brittle and broken bones) would be their agenda. Here's my suggestion for PETA... send them to Antartica, with my misbehaving highschoolers and LEAVE THEM THERE!
Lisa C. Jan 29, 2009, 12:15am EST
It's a little much. I'm glad it was pulled.
gaelyn k. Jan 29, 2009, 12:24am EST
To much for an event that may have young children present or young teens.
Janet H. Jan 29, 2009, 12:38am EST
Where does PETA get all that money to buy a Superbowl game ad? Do you know what those ads cost? A lot of animals could be helped with that amount of money. How about if they use the money to help dogs and cats at some shelters.
Vivian A. Jan 29, 2009, 12:59am EST
Ridiculous attempt at drawing a line that they stepped over ages ago. Great PR for PETA though so honestly, PETA makes out without having to pay the exorbitant ad fee.
Savo Heleta Jan 29, 2009, 3:37am EST
The publicity they will get after being banned is way better than actually airing the ad during the game and they will save money in the process.
John S. (arizona) Jan 29, 2009, 8:26am EST
People send PETA money because they have a neat sounding name, without looking into the group closely. It's run by fanatics just wasting money people think will go to good things. That donated money would be better spent at your local shelter or other reliable foundation.
Ginny H. Jan 29, 2009, 9:02am EST
Nice to know where the money is going.
mark b. Jan 29, 2009, 9:53am EST
It's amazing to me that an organization that is supposed to be fighting for animals rights, and the prevention of abuse to animals, would run an ad like this. If this same ad was for some strip club or adult movie, womens rights groups would be protesting all over the place, about them taking advantage of and degrading women, and how these women were just being used.
Bernard N. Jan 29, 2009, 9:53am EST
So it's ok to show ads for erectile dysfunction drugs, women practically having orgasms over deserts, and flatulent horses, but this isn't ok?
Robert G. Jan 29, 2009, 10:11am EST
I loved it,but I do understand why they won't show it.
Kerrell g. Mar 1, 2009, 1:56pm EST
Bernard, I'd take the woman having the orgasm over desserts than the PETA zealots.

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