Playboy Sucks At Excuses

First of all, our apologies for the computer blur over the Virgin Mary’s … err, the Virgin of Guadalupe’s … err … Mexican Playmate Maria Florencia Onori’s nipple.

We’ve been told that actually showing a nipple on our website would give some ammunition to all those angry politicians who insist this is nothing but a porn site. And God forbid we do that.

Anyway, following up on Mande’s report about the latest spat between Catholicism and anything resembling a sexual thought, it appears that things got so hot for Playboy over this controversial Mexican cover that the magazine felt it necessary to do what most major corporations do in such circumstances – issue an incredibly evasive and intelligence-insulting apology.

From Reuters:

In a statement, Chicago-based Playboy Enterprises Inc said the Mexican edition of the magazine is published by a licensee, and the company did not approve or endorse the cover.

“While Playboy Mexico never meant for the cover or images to offend anyone, we recognize that it has created offense, and we as well as Playboy Mexico offer our sincerest apologies,” the statement said.

Raul Sayrols, publisher of Playboy Mexico, said in a statement, “The image is not and never was intended to portray the Virgin of Guadalupe or any other religious figure. The intent was to reflect a Renaissance-like mood on the cover.”

Sheesh. A “renaissance-like mood?” Really?

Come on, dude.

As they say in Red Bank, S.C., “We’re not smellin’ what you’re steppin’ in.”

If you’re gonna be controversial, go all out and don’t back down. Don’t hide behind B.S. and “a licensee.”