Skins Advertisers Pulling Out Prematurely
by Free Britney at .MTV's new show Skins is under considerable pressure from critics, as well as from some advertisers who are pulling out faster than ... you know what, forget it.
Wrigley's, General Motors and H&R Block are all bailing on Skins, the controversial new show that lost Taco Bell as a major sponsor already last week.
"It was never our intent to endorse content that would offend consumers," Wrigley's said in a statement, responding to the backlash against Skins.
The Skins premiere Monday drew 3.3 million viewers, a strong number for a cable show, but received mixed reviews and a lot of harsh criticism.
Groups like the Parents Television Council have lambasted Skins for content "marketed directly to children" and calling it the worst show ever.
MTV, which faced similar criticism during the early days of Jersey Shore, hasn't blinked, feeling companies will come running back if it's a hit.
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Fuckin pull this under age orgie shit!!
Hey Lindsey- you lived like those teens, and now you're a success. Good for you. I lived like those teens too, and now I have a criminal record so bad I can't pass a background check for a job. Teens don't grasp the reality of their actions as it is, & now you think it's good they see a show of sexy teenage criminals above the law? Please......this show is nothing but trash
@Josh - you asked about a show talking about consequences?? Well, continue to watch the series, there are plenty consequences that reveal themselves.. Give the show a chance! (p.s. i only know this because it's an exact copy of the UK version which I have seen an entire season of)
I applaud MTV for putting this show out there for today's viewers. This is a great way for parents to see the real issues and situations faced by teenagers. Watch the show together and talk about it. If you're a neglectful or lazy parent, and you're letting your kid watch whatever they want and don't follow up about it, you should probably be worried about what else they're doing that you don't know about, much worse than watching television. Or if you're a parent who cares about your teen's morals, then you should be talking about these issues and know enough about their life to trust what they're doing regardless of what is on television. Your teen should know that these things go on and know how to respond the right way. Turning off your tv isn't going to change that.