Metro Pulls Papal Parody Ad

WASHINGTON - An ad from Metro's Web site has been pulled after a conversation between Metro and the Archdiocese of Washington.

A video on Metro's Web site featured a bobblehead doll depicted as Pope Benedict XVI perched next to a commuter reading "Car and Pontiff" magazine. The bobblehead then rides an escalator.

The archdiocese thought the ad was in bad taste, and contacted Metro about removing it.

Metro spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said Metro learned the doll was a misrepresentation of the pope.

"What we didn't realize is that the bobblehead wasn't an accurate depiction of the Pontiff," says Farbstein. "Nor did we realize it was unauthorized merchandise."

The doll, which was purchased off eBay by Metro, was wearing improper Pontiff attire.

All who are planning to attend the Papal Mass are encouraged to use Metro.

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