Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) It's shocking how such a large company can invest such large amounts of money to put forward such a Tone Deaf piece of advertising. http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/05/kendall-jenners-pepsi-ad-causes-twitter-storm-labeled-disrespectful.html Quote An advert for Pepsi featuring model Kendall Jenner handing a can of soda to a police officer at a peace protest has sparked a backlash online. In the ad, Jenner is seen posing in a blonde wig at a photo shoot, while a peace protest marches by. She then ditches the wig, grabs a can of Pepsi and joins the protest. Jenner gets to the front and hands the can to a police officer, who drinks as the crowd cheers. The description below the ad on Pepsi's Global YouTube channel states: "A short film about the moments when we decide to let go, choose to act, follow our passion and nothing holds us back." https://youtu.be/DSSCjj8uCFg You sell carbonated sugar water! No one has a cooler of Pepsi at a Protest! Kendall Jenner has probably never had a Pepsi in her life. AND! if you're trying, for whatever reason, to appeal to the professional protestor crowd don't have your main character give the imposing policeman a Pepsi. This ad manages to annoy everyone. How many people get fired over this? Edited April 5, 2017 by Boges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I can't keep up with you PC-mongers. What's offensive about this? The fact that there are protesters or a policeman drinking a pepsi? I'm completely at a loss as to why this would upset you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I'm not offended, I just think it's stupid. Horrible marketing. Who does this appeal to? Certainly not the Hipster, Anti Establishment crowd. . . Because you're selling PEPSI!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 It's the Pepsi Generation ® . At least Pepsi isn't spreading the dreaded Islamophobia like Coca Cola does with their logo mirrored backwards in French/Arabic...La Mohammad. La Makkah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Gee, an ad that shows, "we aren't your enemy, we are just citizens like you". And you are folks just like us, sick of all the lies of these right wing governments. We know you have jobs and families you need to protect or you would be marching with us." And Boges and DoP are offended. Telling isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, hot enough said: Gee, an ad that shows, "we aren't your enemy, we are just citizens like you". And you are folks just like us, sick of all the lies of these right wing governments. We know you have jobs and families you need to protect or you would be marching with us." And Boges and DoP are offended. Telling isn't it? By selling an unhealthy beverage? And Kendall Jenner with all her wealth is nothing "like you". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 The ad says, "we are sick of all the lies but in these times to speak out directly in addressing the deep evil is seen as an attack on the whole country, which is a lie, the BIG lie that has been perpetrated by the right, conservatives. Time to bring back honesty, time to hold these criminals to account." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Here's an explanation of why this ad is controversial. And it's not coming from the Alt-Right crowd. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/kendall-jenner-pepsi-advert-backlash-police-officer-model-can-protest-a7667251.html Quote The commercial is being criticised by people who have interpreted it as a co-opt of the resistance movement whilst featuring a privileged, white, famous young model using a drink sold by a massive conglomerate to create peace between activists and law enforcement. Again I'll say I'm not offended, just want to have a discussion about why the ad is so stupid. Edited April 5, 2017 by Boges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, Boges said: By selling an unhealthy beverage? Oh, the calamity! Quote And Kendall Jenner with all her wealth is nothing "like you". Obviously she is. And she stated that very clearly, didn't she? Off you will go on another wild tangent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Just now, hot enough said: Obviously she is. And she stated that very clearly, didn't she? I'm sure she did that ad Pro Bono for the good of humanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Boges said: I'm sure she did that ad Pro Bono for the good of humanity. Why should she? Why are you being such a communist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 1 minute ago, hot enough said: Why should she? Why are you being such a communist? Now who's going off on a tangent? Address the criticism I cited of the ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 That is silly. Not to mention hypocritical. You, a conservative, a big free market guy are suggesting she should do this for free. I am addressing the issue - your stunning hypocrisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Boges said: Now who's going off on a tangent? Address the criticism I cited of the ad. Don't worry. I don't think they're "co-opting" the resistance movement. I think they're just trying to associate political depolarization with their unhealthy beverage, which may be a bad thing but it's actually quite delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, BubberMiley said: but it's actually quite delicious. with rum, golden, stirred, not shaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, hot enough said: That is silly. Not to mention hypocritical. You, a conservative, a big free market guy are suggesting she should do this for free. I am addressing the issue - your stunning hypocrisy. No, I'm stating Financial Gain is more of an incentive than the actual "message" the ad is conveying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 If Bill Cosby can sell Coke and Jello Pudding, then certainly Jenner can sell Pepsi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, Boges said: No, I'm stating Financial Gain is more of an incentive than the actual "message" the ad is conveying. As is usually the case, without a lick of evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, bush_cheney2004 said: If Bill Cosby can sell Coke and Jello Pudding, then certainly Jenner can sell Pepsi. And quaaludes and other date rape drugs. Wholesome America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Just now, hot enough said: And quaaludes and other date rape drugs. Wholesome America! It works...Canadians are talking about an American soft drink commercial. Also fought the CRTC to see American Super Bowl advertising, which includes PepsiCo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, hot enough said: As is usually the case, without a lick of evidence. Where's the evidence of position you're taking? You've provided no links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 A rocket tangent! With a super booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 1 minute ago, bush_cheney2004 said: It works...Canadians are talking about an American soft drink commercial. Also fought the CRTC to see American Super Bowl advertising, which includes PepsiCo. Dude it's pop culture. The second link I provided was from the UK. And I don't think this ad is actually helping Pepsi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot enough Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, Boges said: Where's the evidence of position you're taking? You've provided no links. Try common sense, instead of just repeating right wing talking points, Boges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, hot enough said: Try common sense, instead of just repeating right wing talking points, Boges. Such as? How about the common knowledge that celebrities often peddle things they don't ever intend on using for the money. It's only especially galling when they peddle it with some sort of murky message about civil disobedience. I wonder why they didn't use a Black model to give the cop a Pepsi. Edited April 5, 2017 by Boges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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