Anger has erupted over the latest KartoonTV channel show for under 12's. The show, titled Phatpimp, has enraged many, including a significant number of real pimps. The show portrays the supposedly hilarious antics of the eponymous character 'Phatpimp', a bumbling and idiotic sex industry figure with a weight problem and a history of chronic substance abuse.

Concerned parents have expressed deep misgivings with regard to the shows content. Carl Dulfer, from Georgia state, echoes the feelings of many:

"Parents tend to turn a blind eye when shows that are based on real life sometimes cross the lines. We all know that vampire slaying and people with televisions in their stomachs are interesting subjects for our under twelves. But this show, with it's cute and comical view of prostitution, is way beyond the pale. Our kids, especially the boys, will have enough dealings with whores when they grow up and enter politics. It's just foolishness to introduce children to this material at such an early age."

With names such as Harry Boner, Pimp Swarthy and Republican Homo, other characters in the show are also set to cause many people offence. But Gil Severin, CEO of KartoonTV and the shows producer, thinks the angry reaction may well be a storm in a teacup:

"Kids are more aware now than ever before" Severin maintains. "Phatpimp is child-centric in the best of ways. By taking a complex and difficult social and moral subject and culturally cretinising it, we can reach younger audiences with some important issues."

Many real life pimps have been shocked and dismayed at the shows take on their world. Pimp Regal D, of the East Washington Bobsleigh Posse took some time out to explain:

"It's exceptionally difficult keeping common prostitutes happy at the best of times, and this show does nothing positive for the perception people have of our work. The rather simplistic plotlines and substandard narrative serve to cheapen a profession that is alive with promise and fresh perspectives. Frankly, it's woeful."

The last word goes to Bobby Robbins, a fifth grader at Wilmott High, Virgina. As one of a growing number of young Phatpimp fans, Bobby can see little wrong with the show:

Phatpimp is too sick. All the bitches in my class love the show. We don't know why parents want us to stop watching, it's just funny and cool. Most of the girls I know want to be hoes anyway.

Gil Severin and KartoonTV will have their work cut out stemming the tide of protest, but something tells me this is one show that isn't going away.