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Finally! A Carl's Jr. Ad That's Not Super Sexist!

But is it enough?

It's a truth universally acknowledged -- that an MMA fighter in possession of an undefeated record must be in want of a breakfast sandwich. At least that's what Ronda Rousey's new commercial for Carl's Jr. would have us thinking.

The UFC bantamweight fighter, who inspires us all not to be a D.N.B., is starring in a new campaign for the Carl's Jr. Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Breakfast Sandwich (say that five times fast) that is decidedly more badass and less blatantly sexist than the ads we're used to from the fast food chain.

Carl's Jr. has a reputation for sexed up commercials that have more to do with scantily clad women washing cars or strolling naked through farmers markets than the burgers they're trying to sell. They made mushrooms look like butts! But Rousey, while definitely sexy, has a lot more to show off than just skin.

The commercial cuts from Rousey staring down a delicious-looking breakfast sandwich to her wailing on her opponent in the ring. The editing almost makes it look like the sausage, egg and cheese between two pieces of French toast is responsible for her badassery. (Somehow we think the sandwich would probably just make us want to take a nap instead of win an Olympic gold medal.)

The commercial still features the slow-motion bites and finger-lickin' smiles that make a Carl's Jr. ad feel oddly pornographic. And they made sure to mention that Rousey has a "sweet side," because of course kicking butt all the time isn't feminine. But there's no denying that Rowdy Ronda tough, beautiful and a total inspiration.

So, do you think Carl's Jr. is headed in the right direction with its ads? Let us know below.

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