Video: Cavaliers Promo Causes Negative Reaction
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- The Cavaliers probably didn't think their latest promo video all the way through.
During Wednesday night's playoff game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls, a parody of a United HealthCare ad and Dirty Dancing spin off was shown on the jumbo-tron.
The problem, however, is the promo video shows a Cavs fans catching his girlfriend and throwing her to the ground upon realizing she is wearing a Bulls shirt.
You can watch the video below:
Here is the original United HealthCare ad:
On Thursday, the Cavs released a statement:
"During a timeout at last night's Cavaliers vs. Bulls playoff game at The Q in Cleveland, we ran a 1-minute in-arena video that was intended to be a humorous spoof on a popular commercial centered on a song and dance from the classic movie 'Dirty Dancing.' While the video was not intended to be offensive, it was a mistake to include content that made light of domestic violence.
"Domestic violence is a very serious matter and has no place in a parody video that plays in an entertainment venue. We sincerely apologize to those who have been affected by domestic violence for the obvious negative feelings caused by being exposed to this insensitive video.
"The Cavaliers organization has a strong and lengthy track record of supporting domestic violence-related causes and efforts. We will continue to proudly work with our regional partners at the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center in support of their numerous programs to end domestic violence in our country once and for all."