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In London,
despite complaints from 60 people, Britain's advertising
regulators said there is nothing inappropriate about the
genitals of an animated frog whose high-pitched squeals
are sold as a mobile phone ringtone.
Television
adverts of the motorcycle-riding
Crazy Frog, who is drawn with a broad smile and a tiny
penis, run frequently on British television, amusing, baffling
and annoying viewers.
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"While unusual
for an animated model of this type to be shown with genitalia,
no sexual or inappropriate references were made about its anatomy,"
the UK's Advertising Standards Authority said.
Twenty-two
people complained they were worried children might see the advertising,
which also promotes screen savers and mobile videos. Five parents
said they were embarrassed by questions their children had asked.
Other viewers simply found the commercial annoying and thought
it was shown too often. "We appreciate that the frequent broadcast
of the same, or similar commercials can be annoying to some viewers,"
the ASA said. "However, it is for the advertiser and broadcaster
to decide how often a particular advertisement is shown." Because
the ads contain a text number to place an order, they are barred
from being shown during children's programs, and the ASA said
there were no reports of children being concerned by the advert.
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