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Just in case you're wondering what the American Family Association (AFA) is boycotting this week, look no further than Ben & Jerry's new limited batch ice cream flavor, Schweddy Balls.
Based on the legendary Saturday Night Live skit featuring Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer, and Molly Shannon, the new flavor has become a target for AFA affiliate OneMillionMoms, which is calling on their members to boycott all products distributed by the ice cream giants.
In an email, the AFA -- who over the years has threatened boycotts against everything from Pepsi to Pampers -- complains that "the vulgar new flavor has turned something as innocent as ice cream into something repulsive. Not exactly what you want a child asking for at the supermarket."
The also took a jab at another Ben & Jerry's flavor, Hubby Hubby -- a special edition of Chubby Hubby -- that celebrates marriage equality.
Sean Greenwood, spokesman for Ben & Jerry's, says the company has "always been about having some irreverence and having some fun ... We're not trying to offend people. Our fans get the humor."
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