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Fox Apologizes for Jessica Simpson Weight Jokes

Calls cartoon a 'poor attempt at humor'

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(Newser) – Fox sucked it up and apologized for an NFL Sunday skit in which cartoon versions of the Dallas Cowboys made fun of Jessica Simpson’s weight. “Upon reflection, our poor attempt at humor was insensitive,” Fox said in a statement to US Weekly. It also pointed out that segment sponsor Burger King “did not have any editorial input.”

BK also issued a statement disavowing any responsibility. The cartoon doesn’t actually feature Simpson; it depicts a fictional chat in the Cowboys locker room in which other players mock Tony Romo for dating her. “Say Tony is Jessica around? We could use a defensive tackle!” quips the cartoon Wade Phillips.

Singer Jessica Simpson on Oct. 13.
Singer Jessica Simpson on Oct. 13.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
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Doctor_Zaius
Oct 15, 09 1:31 PM CDT
This is what Fox chooses to apologize for? Reply
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myvoice
Oct 15, 09 1:37 PM CDT
hahahahahahahaha
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JoeQ
Oct 15, 09 1:38 PM CDT
Exactly. By apologizing for SOMETHING irrelevant they muddy the waters. Never let it be said that Fox News doesn't admit a mistake.
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Jayster999
Oct 15, 09 1:53 PM CDT
See, they FOX admitted it when they did wrong. Now, when does the left start--since they are wrong about pretty much everything? Reply
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Stasis
Oct 15, 09 2:10 PM CDT
Right after the Right admits they were wrong about Terry Shiavo...
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