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Brian Damage · 02-03-2007, 06:29 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline has issued an apology to anyone who is offended by his upcoming Super Bowl ad where he stars as a fast-food worker.

Federline was slammed by members of the National Restaurant Association last week, who claimed the ad was insulting to fast-food workers.

The 28-year-old insists he never meant to disparage anyone, explaining, "The commercial is completely intended for me, making fun of myself and my own situation.

"It has nothing to do with anybody in the fast-food industry at all. So, you know, if we've offended anybody, I'm really sorry about that."

Federline appears in a 30-second spot for Nationwide Mutual Insurance where he is daydreaming about being a rap star while cooking French fries at a fast-food restaurant.

He adds, "It's a Saturday Night Live skit on myself. Maybe it'll land me some good roles in Hollywood!"

Brian Damage · 02-03-2007, 06:30 PM

Why the heck should he apologize?

TJL · 02-03-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why the heck should he apologize?

I guess he's trying to protect his image.

He wants to be seen as a no-talent freeloading deadbeat babyfather with a conscience..

Lex Luthor · 02-03-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I guess he's trying to protect his image.

He wants to be seen as a no-talent freeloading deadbeat babyfather with a conscience..

I do agree that he really should not be apologising, if people in the fast food industry don't realize that it was in jest they need to get a life

TJL · 02-03-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

I do agree that he really should not be apologising, if people in the fast food industry don't realize that it was in jest they need to get a life

I guess no matter what kind of so called "menial" job they put K-Fed in at the end of the commercial, someone would have complained.
It's really a no win situation.

Courtnee · 02-03-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why the heck should he apologize?

My thoughts exactly.

Brian Damage · 02-03-2007, 10:35 PM

LOS ANGELES, Feb 2 (Reuters Life!) - His marriage to pop star Britney Spears is on the rocks, his debut album opened to dismal sales and he's making TV commercials playing himself as a fast-food cook.

Now, as if to dispel any lingering doubt about where his showbiz career is headed, Taco Bell Corp. has invited Kevin Federline to work for an hour behind the counter at one of its restaurants.

The offer from the Mexican-themed fast-food chain came in a letter sent to Federline days before the rapper, also known as K-Fed, is due to appear in a Super Bowl television ad on Sunday playing a burger restaurant worker dreaming of stardom.

The National Restaurant Association, an industry trade group, last week blasted Federline's 30-second TV spot for Nationwide Insurance, saying the ad is an insult to fast-food employees and demanding that the commercial be dumped.

Nationwide has stood by its ad, and Federline has shrugged off the controversy, saying on Tuesday the commercial pokes fun at himself, not the restaurant industry.

Capitalizing on the ruckus, Taco Bell president Greg Creed wrote to Federline on Wednesday, inviting him to come to work at an unspecified outlet "just for a one-hour shift."

"We'll get you a uniform, a custom name tag and show you what a great place Taco Bell is to work," the letter said, quoting Federline as having said last year that his own kids would work someday at Taco Bell.

"It is a genuine offer," Taco Bell spokesman Rob Poetsch said on Friday, adding that the company has received no response from the singer-dancer. Federline's publicist was not immediately available for comment.

Spears, 25, filed for divorce from Federline, 28, last November. He debut album has since failed to make a dent in the pop charts, and a number of dates on his U.S. tour were canceled due to lack of interest.

Asked how much Taco Bell, a unit of Yum Brands Inc., might pay Federline for an hour of his time, Taco Bell spokesman Poetsch said, "We really haven't discussed money."

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 02-04-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why the heck should he apologize?

Maybe because if you look at the details:
K-Fed = trash
K-Fed = working in fast food
Therefore they are saying:
working in fast food = trash

Janice · 02-04-2007, 12:34 AM

I'm so sick of people getting offended over everything and demanding apologies. People need to lighten up.

MsOrange · 02-04-2007, 12:52 AM

i thought the commerial was the only work by Kevin F. worth watching. I thought it was funny.

JuicyCoutureGirl · 02-04-2007, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why the heck should he apologize?

Thank you, I'm sorry, but NO ONE aspries to be a fast food worker. It's not insulting at all and I don't think he should apologize for it. My god, people should lighten up..

dawsongirl · 02-04-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why the heck should he apologize?

That's what I thought. Not like he wrote the ad.

dawsongirl · 02-04-2007, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

LOS ANGELES, Feb 2 (Reuters Life!) - His marriage to pop star Britney Spears is on the rocks, his debut album opened to dismal sales and he's making TV commercials playing himself as a fast-food cook.

Now, as if to dispel any lingering doubt about where his showbiz career is headed, Taco Bell Corp. has invited Kevin Federline to work for an hour behind the counter at one of its restaurants.

The offer from the Mexican-themed fast-food chain came in a letter sent to Federline days before the rapper, also known as K-Fed, is due to appear in a Super Bowl television ad on Sunday playing a burger restaurant worker dreaming of stardom.

The National Restaurant Association, an industry trade group, last week blasted Federline's 30-second TV spot for Nationwide Insurance, saying the ad is an insult to fast-food employees and demanding that the commercial be dumped.

Nationwide has stood by its ad, and Federline has shrugged off the controversy, saying on Tuesday the commercial pokes fun at himself, not the restaurant industry.

Capitalizing on the ruckus, Taco Bell president Greg Creed wrote to Federline on Wednesday, inviting him to come to work at an unspecified outlet "just for a one-hour shift."

"We'll get you a uniform, a custom name tag and show you what a great place Taco Bell is to work," the letter said, quoting Federline as having said last year that his own kids would work someday at Taco Bell.

"It is a genuine offer," Taco Bell spokesman Rob Poetsch said on Friday, adding that the company has received no response from the singer-dancer. Federline's publicist was not immediately available for comment.

Spears, 25, filed for divorce from Federline, 28, last November. He debut album has since failed to make a dent in the pop charts, and a number of dates on his U.S. tour were canceled due to lack of interest.

Asked how much Taco Bell, a unit of Yum Brands Inc., might pay Federline for an hour of his time, Taco Bell spokesman Poetsch said, "We really haven't discussed money."

I smell reality show.

Dutabi84 · 02-04-2007, 02:24 AM

I'm still waiting on an apology for being born.

JuicyCoutureGirl · 02-04-2007, 03:33 AM

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I'm still waiting on an apology for being born.

02-03-2007, 06:29 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Kevin Federline Sorry for Super Bowl Ad HOLLYWOOD - Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline has issued an apology to anyone who is offended by his upcoming Super Bowl ad where he stars as a fast-food worker. Federline was slammed by members of the National Restaurant Association last week, who claimed the ad was insulting to fast-food workers. The 28-year-old insists he never meant to disparage anyone, explaining, "The commercial is completely intended for me, making fun of myself and my own situation. "It has nothing to do with anybody in the fast-food industry at all. So, you know, if we've offended anybody, I'm really sorry about that." Federline appears in a 30-second spot for Nationwide Mutual Insurance where he is daydreaming about being a rap star while cooking French fries at a fast-food restaurant. He adds, "It's a Saturday Night Live skit on myself. Maybe it'll land me some good roles in Hollywood!"
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02-03-2007, 10:35 PM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Kevin Federline offered brief stint at Taco Bell LOS ANGELES, Feb 2 (Reuters Life!) - His marriage to pop star Britney Spears is on the rocks, his debut album opened to dismal sales and he's making TV commercials playing himself as a fast-food cook. Now, as if to dispel any lingering doubt about where his showbiz career is headed, Taco Bell Corp. has invited Kevin Federline to work for an hour behind the counter at one of its restaurants. The offer from the Mexican-themed fast-food chain came in a letter sent to Federline days before the rapper, also known as K-Fed, is due to appear in a Super Bowl television ad on Sunday playing a burger restaurant worker dreaming of stardom. The National Restaurant Association, an industry trade group, last week blasted Federline's 30-second TV spot for Nationwide Insurance, saying the ad is an insult to fast-food employees and demanding that the commercial be dumped. Nationwide has stood by its ad, and Federline has shrugged off the controversy, saying on Tuesday the commercial pokes fun at himself, not the restaurant industry. Capitalizing on the ruckus, Taco Bell president Greg Creed wrote to Federline on Wednesday, inviting him to come to work at an unspecified outlet "just for a one-hour shift." "We'll get you a uniform, a custom name tag and show you what a great place Taco Bell is to work," the letter said, quoting Federline as having said last year that his own kids would work someday at Taco Bell. "It is a genuine offer," Taco Bell spokesman Rob Poetsch said on Friday, adding that the company has received no response from the singer-dancer. Federline's publicist was not immediately available for comment. Spears, 25, filed for divorce from Federline, 28, last November. He debut album has since failed to make a dent in the pop charts, and a number of dates on his U.S. tour were canceled due to lack of interest. Asked how much Taco Bell, a unit of Yum Brands Inc., might pay Federline for an hour of his time, Taco Bell spokesman Poetsch said, "We really haven't discussed money."

02-03-2007, 06:30 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Why the heck should he apologize?

02-04-2007, 12:34 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm so sick of people getting offended over everything and demanding apologies. People need to lighten up.

02-04-2007, 12:52 AM	#10
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	i thought the commerial was the only work by Kevin F. worth watching. I thought it was funny.

02-04-2007, 02:24 AM	#14
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	I'm still waiting on an apology for being born.