'Jersey Shore' Snookie Punch Is Viral Hit

MTV show draws fire for Italian-American portrayal
It's the clip everyone is talking about. MTV's new show 'Jersey Shore' had it's problems before this week; advertisers were backing off and outrage was building. Nothing could heighten the backlash more than this clip. One of Jersey Shore's stars, the pint-sized 'Snookie,' is involved in a fight on next week's show. After an argument over a drink, Snookie is punched in the face by a man at a local club. The man, a school teacher from New York, was later arrested. The incident occurs :18 into this preview clip for next week's episode.