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04/23/2012
Tony Perkins lashes out against Mike & Ike; Fun Dip and Lemonheads safe for now
I actually do believe that high fructose corn syrup poses a problem for our nation's kids. However, my reasons differ from those of noted TV pundit and Family Research Council president Tony Perkins:
These days, you can't get a sugar high without experiencing a cultural low. Hello, I'm Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. There's trouble in candy land. After more than 70 years together, Mike & Ike are calling it quits. The duo is staging a gay divorce as part of a new ad campaign to draw in younger customers. In this society, even candy has an agenda! From Facebook to Tumblr, the fruity pair says, "The rumors are true. We just couldn't agree on stuff anymore." Starting this summer, the company will spend $15 million on billboards and TV commercials that poke fun at the breakup. It's just another subtle example of society chipping away at the value of marriage. And I don't know what's more disturbing--that advertisers think divorce appeals to kids or that sexualizing candy will make people buy more. After a year-long build-up, the company will reveal if the couple reconciles. Until then, look for Mike & Ike to have a distinctly liberal flavor.
Washington Watch Daily Radio Commentary [FRC]
So far, neither Mike nor Ike have responded to the knocks against their relationship or the assumptions about their politics. I've put a call in with their press agent, Green M&M, so I'll let you know if/when she gets back to me.
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