Because of a pickle--a phallic one!

Billboard and radio ads for Ivanabitch, a Russian vodka, banned by Viacom Outdoor, ClearChannel Outdoor, a because of a pickle.

Ads, with cocktail glass, vodka and a pickle were turned down by Viacom and ClearChannel;

radio spots in which a female states that she likes her vodka "with a pickle," were banned by certain radio stations.

The company was asked to show the pickle chopped up and on the side, rather than in the drink.

Ivanabitch "Vodka with Attitude," targeting 21- to 35-year-olds. Source Media Post Feb 23, 2005