SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The national office of the Council on Decency in Broadcasting has issued a letter to NBC demanding that male contestants on the popular show 'The Biggest Loser' keep their shirts on during the show. Traditionally, male contestants
will remove their shirts during the weigh-in portion of the program, attempting to save precious ounces on the scales. The Council contends that the practice violates regulations on nudity.
"These guys have breasts bigger than a lot of women." said Irene Gillman, Executive Director of the council. "I don't think NBC is sending the right message by exposing them on national television. It's not like that t-shirt is going to make much
difference anyway - affecting the weigh-in, I mean."
Fans of the show interviewed by The Daily Redundancy had mixed feelings on the issue. "I think its disgusting." said Heather Bancroft, aerobics instructor and part-owner of the Tofu 4U Vegetarian Deli. "I know they're men, but they need to cover
those things up. They look like a big candle melting in the sun."
"The reality is that a lot of people look like that." said Henry 'Bubba' Green, short order cook at Steakburger's on Melson street. "We're not all underwear models."
Officials at NBC could not be reached for comment.
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