Carl's Jr. Pulls Ads After Protest by Italian-Americans
- 11.06.2009 – Carl’s Jr. Suspends Ad Campaign
After Protest by Italian-Americans
SACRAMENTO, November 6, 2009 -- The California Italian-American Task Force and the National Italian-American Federation today applauded Carl’s Jr., for discontinuing its advertising campaign for a new chicken parmesan sandwich that depicted Italian-Americans as mobsters and garbage men. The Task Force said Carl’s Jr. has promised to end the ads, which aired prominently during the World Series, this week.
"We are pleased that Carl’s Jr. is yanking these advertisements that are offensive to the Italian-American community and our heritage," said Bill Cerruti, chairman of the California...
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