Here’s Why Pepsi Had To Pull That Kendall Jenner Protest Ad

It's always a bit sad when people do things with good intentions and the overall impact sends a message that is the complete opposite. And while I can't exactly say selling sugary drinks is the most noble cause, that's exactly what happened to Pepsi when they released their most recent ad, featuring Kendall Jenner. While it is a pity, there are far more people and causes toward which I can direct my sympathy. A billion dollar corporation like Pepsico will be aight. For those who haven't seen the ad, let's start with that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCiV6ysngU For one thing, it's all over the place. What does Kendall Jenner have to do with a protest? For which cause are these people protesting? And most importantly, how in the hell is a Pepsi going to make it all better. With all the instances of police brutality, murders at the hands of police, and the unjust arrests during the real life protests, this ad was just ill-timed, a bit hard to follow and completely deaf and blind to the real struggles that exist in this world. And chile, the good people of Twitter let Pepsi know just that. See what they said that eventually led the beverage company to issue an apology and pull the advertisement.

Pepsi: We're sorry. Me: *Money Mike voice* Don't be sorry, hoe. Be careful.

— Awesomely Luvvie (@Luvvie) April 5, 2017

@brokeymcpoverty She's an adult who got paid plenty and read the script first. "Pepsi used people of color as props, but at least poor Kendall is ok."

— Tim Sullivan (@t_t_t_timmy) April 5, 2017

If only Daddy would have known about the power of #Pepsi. pic.twitter.com/FA6JPrY72V

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) April 5, 2017

Between Nivea's "white is purity" ad and Pepsi's "Black soda matters" ad I think it's time to open my "Ask A Black person" consulting firm.

— Travon Free (@Travon) April 5, 2017

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— Pepsi™ (@pepsi) April 5, 2017

#PepsiLivesMatter So the truth is Trayvon Martin should've been drinking a Pepsi instead of Arizona pic.twitter.com/WbUWfcqTNC

— Icy⚓Píráte⚓ (@Icymindfreak) April 5, 2017

Coke: " class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />I'd like to buy the world a home and furnish it with love" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Pepsi: Give a cop a Pepsi so he won't shoot you.

— Charlie (@notcharchar) April 5, 2017

I forgot my @pepsi those nights we got tear gassed and pepper sprayed. Guess @pepsi would apologize to Ferguson police for that, though.

— Brittany Packnett (@MsPackyetti) April 5, 2017

The #Kardashian & #Jenner clan always miss the mark. Just because you're getting the D doesn't mean you're getting the point. #Pepsi

— Tricia S. (@latricialicious) April 5, 2017

For some people, it just wasn't enough.

idk why Pepsi thinks a simple apology will fix this lol y'all gotta pay off Morris Brown's debt or solve Tupac's murder or something @pepsi

— Jonathan (@jnthnwll) April 5, 2017

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This brave girl did not risk her life so some 21 year old model and a soda company could make money. #Pepsi pic.twitter.com/zX6I1MOKDP

— Liv. (@thefandom_fan) April 5, 2017

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