ESPN To Remove Offensive Shaq Ad

Officials at the ESPN network have agreed to remove a commercial that many are calling offensive and homophobic. A recent promotional ad featuring Shaquille O'Neal and Mike Breen has Breen attempting to fist bump Shaq. However, Breen instead asks Shaw for a "fist kiss." Shaq responds "You're a weirdo man. Stay over there. Fist kiss. Disgusting. Shaq then proceeds to mock Breen for the idea of a "fist kiss."

Representatives from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation say ESPN not only agreed to remove the ad, but that an apology is forthcoming.

On another note ... the ad sucks.

(Photo: Getty Images)

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Buddy Early is the editor in chief of Compete, the only gay sports magazine in the United States.

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