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CNN Pulls Racy Pam Anderson PETA Ad From Airport Network

by Caleb Johnson on September 10, 2009 at 04:21 PM


After that notorious homemade video, it's hard to call any other video featuring Pamela Anderson "racy." But, the animal-loving Anderson's new PETA advertisement stirred up so much controversy that CNN has reportedly pulled it from its airport network.

Hollywood blog The Wrap reports that CNN was concerned about youngsters viewing the 'Cruelty Doesn't Fly' promo, which was scheduled to show in 48 U.S. airports. In a statement to PETA, CNN reportedly wrote that the matter was "particularly sensitive because children make up part of the demographic in airports." The video (shown below) does feel a little like a weird porno clip. Anderson, of course, is dressed like a stripper who is dressed like a security guard (yes, hot pants, halfway-buttoned shirt and corny hat included). She checks passengers for leather or fur products. Along the way, she rips off a shirtless guy's belt, stares at a nude couple's backside, and lastly, slaps a set of handcuffs on a fur-coated woman that's being escorted by Andy Dick.

After watching this advertisement, it's clear CNN made the right call. We wouldn't want our kids to see this while waiting on a flight. And just imagine the awkward situations that could ensue: the sweet old couple sitting next to you at the gate gasping, or the guy wearing a suit dabbing his forehead with a handkerchief. No thanks. [From: The Wrap, via The Daily Beast]

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