Twilight Advertising Sparks Controversy in Gay Community

The California Supreme Court is due to hand down their decision on a landmark case today. In the wake of advertisements for the latest addition to the Twilight saga, Frank and Steve Murphy have filed suit against several companies citing sexual discrimination.

The couple claims that anyone who aired commercials or printed advertisements based on the concept of "Team Edward or Team Jacob" has ignored the gay community's right to representation. They say that businesses should have included an option of "Team Edward or Team Bella" with the idea that one of the two should end up with Jacob.

Frank Murphy told the New York Times, "Jacob is the hottest of the three characters, so we shouldn't have to decide between him and Edward. Beyond the obvious physical reasons, this really boils down to allowing everyone an equal voice in the community."

Various gay rights groups have come to the legal aid of the Murphy's. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) offered their top lawyers including former OJ Simpson case lawyer Robert Shapiro. In a statement released Thursday, Shapiro said it was "time to send advertisers a message about equal rights." Just how well that message has been received may be determined as the court announces its decision.