Puppet showing cleavage a no-no for Colorado Springs bus shelter posters
By APTuesday, February 23, 2010
Puppet cleavage a no-no for Colo. bus shelter ads
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Puppet cleavage has been ruled out for advertising posters in Colorado Springs bus shelters. Lamar Advertising rejected posters for a touring production of the Broadway show “Avenue Q” because they show the cleavage of a fuzzy pink puppet.
Lamar account executive Jeff Moore says the company takes a conservative approach in Colorado Springs. The city is known for its political conservatism, and some conservative Christian groups have headquarters in the city.
The poster has been replaced by one showing the face of another puppet.
“Avenue Q” is a Tony-winning musical about twentysomething New Yorkers, both human and puppets, searching for life and love.
Information from: The Gazette, www.gazette.com
