Demand Manwich Pull Violent Ads from YouTube

The Issue

Manwich launched a series of YouTube commercials featuring male characters who are interested in shopping, theater, and other non stereotypical male activities. Each commercial ends in a violent punch for the lead character and an over dub that says, "It's called a Manwhich."

Violence against gender non conforming men and women is a serious problem in our country and should not be used for lazy jokes in advertising. Every year thousands of men and women are victims of hate crimes because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. This commercial series glorifies those crimes.

These commercials should be pulled immediately and ConAgra Foods should issue an apology immediately.

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Joe MirabellaPetition StarterI am the Director of Campaigns for <a href="http://AllOut.org" rel="nofollow">AllOut.org</a>, an organization working to bring equality, everywhere. It is still a crime to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans in 76 countries, and in 10 countries the punishment is life in prison or death. We can change this.
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The Issue

Manwich launched a series of YouTube commercials featuring male characters who are interested in shopping, theater, and other non stereotypical male activities. Each commercial ends in a violent punch for the lead character and an over dub that says, "It's called a Manwhich."

Violence against gender non conforming men and women is a serious problem in our country and should not be used for lazy jokes in advertising. Every year thousands of men and women are victims of hate crimes because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. This commercial series glorifies those crimes.

These commercials should be pulled immediately and ConAgra Foods should issue an apology immediately.

avatar of the starter
Joe MirabellaPetition StarterI am the Director of Campaigns for <a href="http://AllOut.org" rel="nofollow">AllOut.org</a>, an organization working to bring equality, everywhere. It is still a crime to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans in 76 countries, and in 10 countries the punishment is life in prison or death. We can change this.

The Decision Makers

ConAgra Foods Corporate Media
ConAgra Foods Corporate Media
ConAgra Foods
Jeff Mochal
Jeff Mochal
PR Corporate, Commercial Foods, Trade Media
Stephanie Moritz
Stephanie Moritz
PR Grocery, Refrigerated, ConAgra Foods
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Petition created on April 7, 2011