Tell Nickelodeon to Apologize for Making Fun of Homeless People

The Issue

iCarly, a popular Nickelodeon kids show about a teenager who creates an online show, features a running joke about 'hobos'. The show's website even has a photo album of the main character dressed as a 'hobo' because, the site explains, "At iCarly we LOVE hobos. So we had ourselves a hobo party! Check out our new iSnaps gallery to see iCarly all hobo-fied." 

 Please write to the CEO of Viacom, which owns Nickelodeon, and let them know you don't approve of making fun of homeless people. Ask them to apologize for these insensitive jokes. Our children shouldn't be taught that it is okay to mock people because of their financial situation.

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Taylor LeakePetition StarterI am a long time activist who is dedicated to working for positive social change. Most recently I worked for the Wake Up Walmart campaign and learned a lot about the labor movement. I love ultimate frisbee, cooking good food, drinking coffee and craft-brewed beer, reading and poetry.
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The Issue

iCarly, a popular Nickelodeon kids show about a teenager who creates an online show, features a running joke about 'hobos'. The show's website even has a photo album of the main character dressed as a 'hobo' because, the site explains, "At iCarly we LOVE hobos. So we had ourselves a hobo party! Check out our new iSnaps gallery to see iCarly all hobo-fied." 

 Please write to the CEO of Viacom, which owns Nickelodeon, and let them know you don't approve of making fun of homeless people. Ask them to apologize for these insensitive jokes. Our children shouldn't be taught that it is okay to mock people because of their financial situation.

Photo credit: Loren Javier

avatar of the starter
Taylor LeakePetition StarterI am a long time activist who is dedicated to working for positive social change. Most recently I worked for the Wake Up Walmart campaign and learned a lot about the labor movement. I love ultimate frisbee, cooking good food, drinking coffee and craft-brewed beer, reading and poetry.
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Philippe P. Dauman
Philippe P. Dauman
CEO, Viacom
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Petition created on February 11, 2011