Mothers Boycott J.C. Penny For Pro-Gay Spokesperson

Though she claims not to pay attention to her haters, Ellen DeGeneres nonetheless has addressed a pro-family organization's plea to have her replaced as the new spokesperson for JC Penney.

On an episode of her show today, DeGeneres speaks at length about the online boycott launched by OneMillionMoms.com, a division of the American Family Association, who have pressed the retail chain to replace the talk show host because she is an outspoken lesbian.

"They wanted to get me fired, and I'm proud and happy to say that JCPenney stuck by their decision to make me their spokesperson," she says. "Which is great news for me because I also need some new crew socks."

Reading through several comments written in her defense on the group's Facebook page, she goes on to note, "I usually don't talk about stuff like this on my show, but I really want to thank everyone who is supporting me."

JC Penney's CEO, former Apple executive Ron Johnson, explained why the company chose DeGeneres as part of a multifaceted company makeover in an earlier interview with the Associated Press. "I think Ellen is someone we all trust." he said. It is usually considered a dangerous business decision to use controversial people as spokespersons for your company. They usually alienate more customers than they attract. OneMillionMoms.com will continue its boycott and that can't help the struggling company. See Chick's SIN CITY.