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Seth MacFarlane's new movie "Ted" hits theaters today, and wouldn't you know it, an unlikely star is emerging from it for unlikely reasons: The stuffed bear who headlines the film is rapidly becoming objectified by the plushie community.
In case you're not familiar, plushies are folks who have a sexual fetish that involves stuffed animals. There are gatherings for plushies, and often plushies will dress up in something resembling a mascot uniform. According to TMZ, a representative from the porn site Clips4Sale has contacted MacFarlane and asked if he would consider pimping licensing Ted's image out to them. In a letter, they reportedly said:
"Not since Alf has there been this kind of excitement over a stuffed animal...We are very serious and would like to engage in talks with you at your earliest convenience."