Published 18:52 IST, June 1st 2020
Fans say, "Where's Kendall Jenner?" slamming the model over old ad amid George Floyd riots
American model, Kendall Jenner was slammed by the Twitterverse for her 2017- Pepsi ad which resurfaced on the internet once again during the George Floyd riots.
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The death of George Floyd has raged riots. These riots have taken over the globe as netizens are protesting against the brutal display of racism in the USA which took the life of the African-American. During such a time, the old Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad resurfaced on social media and Twitterati is calling out in light of the recent events. Here's what it is about.
Kendall Jenner slammed on Twitter over old Pepsi ad
Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad is from 2017 which shows an idyllic version of protests and march. The commercial begins with Jenner talking a walk in slow motion and mingling with all the people in the protest. She crosses over to the side of the policemen and hands a Pepsi can to the officer. The cop takes a sip and the whole crowd cheers in appreciation as their problems seem to have vanished by that one sip of Pepsi.
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However, the Twitterverse is calling out Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad for supposedly trivialising and appropriating such a grave social issue for a corporate cause. Many seem to agree that Pepsi and Kenner's version of protests will never be a reality. The resurfacing of the Pepsi ad and the subsequent criticism against it has now forced the company to pull off the ad altogether.
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Many people are also calling out Kendall Jenner for her lack of response on the George Floyd riots. Her fans also seem disappointed with Kendall since she had aligned herself with the protestors in the Pepsi ad. Here's a look at the criticism that Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad is facing on Twitterverse:
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Meanwhile, the George Floyd riots have taken over many major cities in the US. The situation is turning ugly as the protests escalated to shocking heights with police using the riot gear on the protesters. Curfews have been announced in many cities while some even shut down essential services. People are raising their voice against the brutal killing of the African-American George Floyd by a police officer who kneeled down on Floyd's neck while latter kept screaming and pleading that he could not breathe.
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Many celebrities have also raised their voice against injustice. Lady Gaga called out US President Donald Trump in a post tagging him as "fool" and "racist". Others like Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift have also openly addressed the matter on their respective social media:
Also Read: LeBron James Shares Video Of Peaceful Protest In Colorado In Light Of George Floyd Killing
18:52 IST, June 1st 2020