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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death of George Floyd has rd riots. se riots have taken over globe as netizens are protesting against brutal display of racism in USA which took life of African-American. During such a time, old Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad resurfaced on social media and Twitterati is calling out in light of 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. commercial begins with Jenner talking a walk in slow motion and mingling with all people in protest. She crosses over to side of policemen and hands a Pepsi can to officer. cop takes a sip and whole crowd cheers in appreciation as ir problems seem to have vanished by that one sip of Pepsi.
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However, 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. resurfacing of Pepsi ad and subsequent criticism against it has w forced company to pull off ad altoger.
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Many people are also calling out Kendall Jenner for her lack of response on George Floyd riots. Her fans also seem disappointed with Kendall since she had aligned herself with protestors in Pepsi ad. Here's a look at criticism that Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad is facing on Twitterverse:
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Meanwhile, George Floyd riots have taken over many major cities in US. situation is turning ugly as protests escalated to shocking heights with police using riot gear on protesters. Curfews have been anunced in many cities while some even shut down essential services. People are raising ir voice against brutal killing of African-American George Floyd by a police officer who kneeled down on Floyd's neck while latter kept screaming and pleading that he could t brea.
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Many celebrities have also raised ir voice against injustice. Lady Gaga called out US President Donald Trump in a post tagging him as "fool" and "racist". Ors like Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift have also openly addressed matter on ir respective social media:
Also Read: LeBron James Shares Video Of Peaceful Protest In Colorado In Light Of George Floyd Killing
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18:52 IST, June 1st 2020