Jessica Simpson Responds To Being Called Fat
Posted on Oct 15, 2009 @ 08:14AM
Jessica Simpson broke her silence over a mean-spirited cartoon broadcast during Fox's Sunday football coverage in a segment sponsored by Burger King, just hours after the fast foot chain deflected the wrongdoing and Fox apologized Wednesday.
Simpson Tweeted: "i will never understand why people attack for a laugh. own your beauty and don't listen to the judgement" in response to the cartoon that implied that the ex- of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was so heavy, she could actually play for the football team.
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The clip featured animated versions of Romo, and Cowboys personnel such as coach Wade Phillips, running back Marion Barber, tight end Jason Witten and burly offensive lineman Flozell Adams.
"Man, I still can’t believe Tony [Romo] dated Jessica Simpson," the animated Barber said, "even after she blew up bigger than Flozell Adams!"
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The cartoon Witten then chimed in, "Unlike Tony, at least Jessica comes up big when it counts!"
Even the coach got in on the act, asking Romo: "Is Jessica around? We could use a defensive tackle!"
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In a statement to RadarOnline.com, issued Wednesday, a rep for Burger King said: “Burger King, Corp. has a long-standing relationship with Fox Sports, as well as an extensive media partnership with the network. The specific content for this sketch involving Jessica Simpson was not developed or aired by BKC or any of its agencies.”
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Fox also released a statement, saying: “Burger King Corp. 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.”
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Posted Thu, 11/12/2009 - 12:06am
Sheep.
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 7:48pm
If she doesn't want to be called fat then she needs to dress for her body type which isn't a size 4 anymore, just look at the back fat and cellulite in the photo above. JS you are not fat you're Fuller-thicker- more womanly looking
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 11:34am
Dear Jessica,
We here at FOX and Burger King are very, very sorry that you're fat. We have enclosed 5 booklets of Burger King Coupons for you to enjoy.
Sincerely,
FOX & Burger King
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 10:35am
There is no excuse for Fox Sports, Burger King & Dallas Cowboys Organization. No wonder society is so screwed up! No wonder young kids are so screwed up that they are killing each other. Look in the mirror people.
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 10:10am
"we deeply apologize to anyone who might have been offended.” They should've said...Miss Simpson, we're sorry, we're a$$holes.
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 9:55am
How can anyone think she if fat? Leave her alone!!!
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 9:31am
Poor Jessica Simpson. All this ridicule done nationally.
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 8:16am
I'm sick of women being criticized for their weight, Tony Romo has no looks he was lucky to have a beautiful woman like Jessica Simpson, but no one mentions how he looks, there are a lot of fat men stars!
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 7:56am
This was very mean spirited. Regardless of what you think of her career choices etc most of us would be thrilled to look half as good as this girl.
Posted Thu, 10/15/2009 - 7:31am