Animated Frog's Genitals -- Okay for TV?
 

(submitted by gekkogecko)

Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Despite complaints from 60 people,
Britain's advertising regulators said Wednesday there
is nothing inappropriate about the genitals of an
animated frog whose high-pitched squeals are sold as a
mobile phone ringtone

Television adverts of the motorcycle-riding Crazy
Frog, who is drawn with a broad smile and a tiny
penis, run frequently on British television, amusing,
baffling and annoying viewers.

"While unusual for an animated model of this type to
be shown with genitalia, no sexual or inappropriate
references were made about its anatomy," the UK's
Advertising Standards Authority said.

Twenty-two people complained they were worried
children might see the advertising, which also
promotes screen savers and mobile videos. Five parents
said they were embarrassed by questions their children
had asked.

Other viewers simply found the commercial annoying and
thought it was shown too often.

"We appreciate that the frequent broadcast of the
same, or similar commercials can be annoying to some
viewers," the ASA said. "However, it is for the
advertiser and broadcaster to decide how often a
particular advertisement is shown."

Because the ads contain a text number to place an
order, they are barred from being shown during
children's programs, and the ASA said there were no
reports of children being concerned by the advert.

The ads were created by Germany's Lorena Medienagentur
GmbH for Jamba! AG, trading as Jamster.

/me zips my lips and chucks the key over my shoulder

Has anybody ever seen a pecker on a frog in real life? :rolleyes2

Yes, as you know CGT I have seen two! :devilish:

That would be...yes. But then, I work as a wildlife rehabilitator.

Well I'm sure it doesn't look like a mans pecker! LOL

And damn it IS bloodywell annoying!!

I swear if i hear anyones phone make that bloody sound i'm gonna slap em hard!!

...makes a note to avoid THAT ringtone!

Please tell me that's not what you were attempting to give physical therapy to! :eek:

No, but we've had a snapping turtle with a prolapsed hemipenis.

Oh, for the record, CGT is right...since frogs fertilize externally, a frog's penis doesn't look aything like a human's.

I just know all your sick litle minds were dying to know that.