NFL Skit Takes Aim At Jessica Simpson's Weight, Singer Speaks Out

Access Hollywood - October 14, 2009 6:26 PM PDT
Story photo: NFL Skit Takes Aim At Jessica Simpson's Weight, Singer Speaks OutJessica Simpson attends the 16th Annual QVC Presents FFANY Shoes On Sale event at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC, October 13, 2009 Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jessica Simpson is once again under fire for her physique. But this time, it's not from the tabloids - it's from the NFL.

In a new animated short which aired during "FOX NFL Sunday" on October 11, sponsored by Burger King, cartoon versions of Tony Romo's teammates and coach take turns taking shots at the quarterback's ex-girlfriend.

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"Man, I still can't believe Tony dated Jessica Simpson, even after she blew up bigger than Flozell Adams!" an animated version of Cowboys running back Marion Barber says, referring to offensive lineman Adams, who is 6'7" and 338 pounds.

A caricature of Cowboys tight end Jason Witten then chimes in with another jab at the pop star.

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"Unlike Tony, at least Jessica comes up big when it counts!" the cartoon character said.

A cartoon of Cowboys coach also jumps in on the act, suggesting Jessica could suit up for the team.

"Say Tony, is Jessica around? We could use a defensive tackle!" the character says, referring to a position that typically tips the scales at over 300 pounds.

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A spokesperson for FOX issued an apology on Wednesday over the skit.

"Burger King Corp. did not have any editorial input in the creation of the animation that ran last Sunday, and no one from Burger King Corp. approved it before it aired. Upon reflection, our poor attempt at humor was insensitive and we deeply apologize to anyone who might have been offended," the statement issued to Us Weekly said.

When contacted by Access Hollywood, reps for Jessica and the NFL were not immediately available for comment.

But on Wednesday evening, Jessica herself chimed in via her Twitter account.

"i will never understand why people attack for a laugh," she Tweeted. "own your beauty and don't listen to the judgement."

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  • Carol
    I LIKE THE COWBOYS BUT COME U IDOITS LEAVE JESSICA OUT OF THIS SHE DIDNT DO ANYTHING WRONG COME ON COWBOYS BACK OFF LEAVE THE JESSICA ALONE !!!!!!!
    report abuseposted October 22, 2009 2:04 PM PDT
  • Carol
    I LOVE JESSICA LEAVE HER ALONE PLEASE SHE IS A BEAUITFUL GIRL INSIDE N OUT SHE WILL ALWAYS BE A CELIBRITY SHE CAN GET ANY GUY SHE WANTS LOOK AT HER COME ON SHES BEAUITFUL TONY ROMO REALLY MESSED UP THERE JESSICA JUST BE U DONT LET NO ONE TELL U WANT TO DO IGNORE THE CRITICS U WILL BE FINE JESSICA YES SCREW BURGER KING THAT WAS CRAZY WHAT U GUYS DID SHE DID NOT DESERVE THAT !!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted October 22, 2009 2:00 PM PDT
  • maria
    You can't be mad at the Cowboys! They had nothing to do with the skit! To say you hate them because of the skit is stupid.
    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 1:48 PM PDT
  • KeithJ
    I think I officially hate Tony Romo and the Cowboys.
    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 10:41 AM PDT
  • Deaina
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    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 8:13 AM PDT
  • Joann
    OMG!! If what SHE weighed when she was "FAT" is overweight, then this world has gone crazy!!!! oh and when is the skit gonna show about ROMO the HOMO???? FTP!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 8:09 AM PDT
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    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 6:48 AM PDT
  • Amelia
    Unlike most of the Cowboy player that come & go, with the exception of a "few greats", (Tony not being one of them), she will still be a celebrity. There have been many, many great stars that gain weight & lose weight and continue with their careers! The American public has move past the " perfection demands" and we realize everyone is human and
    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 5:21 AM PDT
  • Susan
    THIS IS DOWNRIGHT VICIOUS! LEAVE THE GIRL ALONE...SHE IS A SWEET GIRL AND DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE TREATED THIS WAY! Are you idiots trying to drive her to suicide? that's what I want to know. I HOPE YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT! P.S. SCREW BURGER KING!!!
    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 3:56 AM PDT
  • Susan
    THIS IS DOWNRIGHT VICIOUS! LEAVE THE GIRL ALONE...SHE IS A SWEET GIRL AND DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE TREATED THIS WAY! Are you idiots trying to drive her to suicide? that's what I want to know. I HOPE YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT! P.S. SCREW BURGER KING!!!
    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 3:56 AM PDT
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