Response from Board of Directors of Pepsico, Indra Nooyi's "5 Finger Speech" Columbia U.

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[Mr. D]

Dear Mr. Laughter,

Thank you for contacting us about Indra Nooyi’s recent commencement speech at Columbia University, which has created a difficult situation.

Please know how sorry we are for disappointing you – and how much we appreciate your input. Feedback such as yours has been shared directly with Indra, and she clearly regrets this unfortunate episode. With that in mind, Indra has asked us to share this statement with you:

"Following my remarks to the graduating class of Columbia University's Business School in New York City, I have come to realize that my words and examples about America unintentionally depicted our country negatively and hurt people.

I appreciate the honest comments that have been shared with me since then, and am deeply sorry for offending anyone. I love America unshakably -- without hesitation -- and am extremely grateful for the opportunities and support our great nation has always provided me.

"Over the years I've witnessed and advised others how a thoughtless gesture or comment can hurt good, caring people. Regrettably, I've proven my own point. Please accept my sincere apologies."

-- Indra Nooyi

Thanks once more for taking the time to contact us here at PepsiCo. We truly value your very conscientious point of view, and promise to work just as diligently at regaining your trust and confidence.

Sincerely,

PepsiCo

[NCSteve]

Could be. I eat both. Mrs. NCSteve claims if she lays off the Splenda, the problem goes away. I like my Splenda so much I can't go without it long enough to tell.

Mrs. NCSteve seems to think continuous farting is un-ladylike. I suppose she has a point...

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

It IS un-ladylike. But I also think it's unattractive in men. But then, there's that old double standard ....

[DennisR]

There are probably five things on that list that interest me - and I do not eat them that often, anyway. So, I guess I am already boycotting Pepsi!

[schwing_wifey]

You know, you're perfectly right.

If only there was a sure-fire way to make the source of such nonsense pay instead of the working stiffs who are trying to make a living (instead of sucking off welfare).

At least the perp's "good name" is getting slammed on the "Net".

[Riptides]

You are an ignorant fool.
No true American who really loves this country would have written what this turd wrote.

These people will kick you when you are down, pour gasoline over you, throw a match at you and then say "oh, I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean that"

Wake up!!!!

[NCSteve]

Try reading what I wrote before you call me names. It will help you not to look quite so stupid. I never defended what she said, but I guess that fine point would be lost on a brain-dead lemming like you, wouldn't it?

Have a great day.

[Riptides]

I repeat what I said: You are a an ignorant fool.

Have a nice day.