J.C. Penney is being accused of sexism once again. Earlier this month, the department store faced harsh criticism for a shirt it was selling that read, Im too pretty to do homework. The store apologized and pulled the sh...

J.C. Penney is being accused of sexism once again. Earlier this month, the department store faced harsh criticism for a shirt it was selling that read, Im too pretty to do homework. The store apologized and pulled the shirt, but now an ad has people up in arms again. Today, the company confirmed that its pulled its commercial targeting male viewers that features ESPN personality Kenny Mayne. The commercial opens with Mayne saying, J.C. Penney realizes you dont like advertising for clothes. Who does? He goes on to make the viewer a deal If you look at these smart fashion choices from Van Heusen, were going to show you this. Thats when rock music starts playing and the commercial cuts to the iconic scene from the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High of Phoebe Cates climbing out of a pool in a red bikini. The commercial closes with Mayne saying, It is seriously hot in here.

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