Attack on T-Mobile Is a Real Drag for Sprint

An attack ad funded by Sprint to oppose AT&T's proposed takeover of T-Mobile, featuring a man in a dress patterned like the T-Mobile spokeswoman's, has been pulled after accusations of transphobia. The ad, which ran Tuesday in some newspapers and on political websites, carried the headline, "It makes sense if you don't think about it," which is a line from T-Mobile's latest campaign. But having a guy wear a dress and suggesting such behavior is only acceptable if you shut off rationale thought, didn't go over so well.