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From: transheuser-busch@gmail.com
On 13 Feb 2022, Steve Cummings posted some
news:subr52$195ge$83@news.freedyn.de:
> Fags pushed their luck and luck pushed back. Businesses have no roles
> in social engineering. Keep it up and we'll kill your fucking
> products and market.
Aphoto of an 18-pack of Bud Light on sale for $2.99 is being mocked on
social media.
Bud Light, brewed by Anheuser-Busch, has been hit with fierce criticism
online and a boycott from some conservatives after trans actress Dylan
Mulvaney partnered with the beer brand to promote a March Madness contest
in early April.
Twitter Spaces host Tara Bull, who boasts more than 312,000 followers on
Twitter, took to the platform on Sunday to share a photo of Bud Light at a
steep discount.
"An 18 pack of Bud Light is now selling for $2.99. The desperation is
real," the caption read.
At the time of publication, the photo had been viewed more than 244,000
times.
"Could be .09 and I wouldn't buy it! And that's what I used to drink
before this," one person commented, while a second asked, "How long until
they're paying people to drink it?" alongside several laughing emojis.
A third chimed in, "I saw this yesterday at a Walmart. Mostly stocked
shelf despite being cheaper than water."
Someone else added, "Do they really think people are going pay $17.99 and
send in for a 15 dollar rebate? That's just another slap in the face."
According to the photo, consumers could "get up to $15 back via rebate on
the purchase of one (1) Budweiser Bud Light, Budweiser Select or Budweiser
Select 55 15-pack or larger."
"Easy to enjoy Memorial Day weekend," the ad continued.
The conservative backlash against the brand began soon after Mulvaney
shared an Instagram video on April 1 announcing her partnership with Bud
Light.
"Happy March Madness!! Just found out this had to do with sports and not
just saying it's a crazy month!" she captioned the clip. "In celebration
of this sports thing @budlight is giving you the chance to win $15,000!
Share a video with #EasyCarryContest for a chance to win!! Good luck!
#budlightpartner."
The TikTok influencer rose to fame for her viral "365 Days of Girlhood"
series, which documented her transition. As a gift to commemorate the one-
year anniversary of her "womanhood," Bud Light sent her a personalized
beer can.
Several Hollywood stars commented on the post, showing their support for
Mulvaney. While Paris Hilton said, "Cheers," Jersey Shore star Sammi
"Sweetheart" Giancola wrote, "How awesome, cheers to you! @budlight."
Other celebrities and right-wing commentators, however, slammed the
partnership with posts of their own.
Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, called out Bud Light by
gunning down dozens of cans of beer.
"F*** Bud Light and f*** Anheuser-Busch," he said in the video shared to
Instagram on April 4.
Country singer Travis Tritt, meanwhile, announced on April 6 that he would
be dropping all Anheuser-Busch beers from his tour.
"I know many other artists who are doing the same," he said, though did
not give names.
In mid-April, Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth issued a statement.
"We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people. We are
in the business of bringing people together over a beer," he said, adding,
"My time serving this country taught me the importance of accountability
and the values upon which America was founded: freedom, hard work and
respect for one another. As CEO of Anheuser-Busch, I am focused on
building and protecting our remarkable history and heritage."
Mulvaney has also spoken out several times amid the backlash. Most
recently, she hinted she's writing a book.
"In my author era," she cryptically shared via Instagram on May 28.
Go jump off a bridge you fool.
https://www.newsweek.com/photo-bud-light-18-pack-sale-mocked-1803145
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