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Pepsi cans Ludacris after complaints from O'Reilly, public
Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^
| 8-29-02
Posted on 08/29/2002 5:28:47 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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Ludacris came under fire from Fox News' Bill O'Reilly for his profane, violent lyrics.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Good job, Bill!!!!!
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posted on
08/29/2002 5:32:30 AM PDT
by
7thson
To: Oldeconomybuyer
i gotta 2x4 with that punk's name on it...
but judging by that pic, somebody already whacked him at least once
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posted on
08/29/2002 5:35:21 AM PDT
by
tomkat
To: tomkat
but judging by that pic, somebody already whacked him at least onceYep.
He fell out of the Ugly Tree and hit every branch!
To: Oldeconomybuyer
we've heard from a number of people that were uncomfortable with our association with this artistOkay,...here's their first mistake. ...Calling this clown an "artist".
To: 7thson
Aaaaahhh....the sweet smell of the voice of the people! Thank you, Bill!
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posted on
08/29/2002 5:51:23 AM PDT
by
smiley
To: tomkat; Constitution Day
And taking your criticism to the personal level on appearances achieves... what?
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posted on
08/29/2002 5:54:20 AM PDT
by
rdb3
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Another example where public outcry made a difference. I bet quite a few were Freepers.
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posted on
08/29/2002 5:56:58 AM PDT
by
Dante3
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Pepsi cans Ludacris?
This is the worst mistake since "new coke." I mean who would want to drink Ludacris? I hope they don't bottle him too!
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posted on
08/29/2002 6:03:08 AM PDT
by
RossA
To: rdb3
Where do you see he made his statement based on his appearances? Or are you going by appearances?
To: rdb3
And taking your criticism to the personal level on appearances achieves... what? prolly not much, in the end.
just felt like offering a gratuitous slap to one of the millions of thugs
who think that all their problems can be traced to honkies like me,
and who'd likely try to slit my throat if they thought they could get away with it ...
paraphrasing the genre
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posted on
08/29/2002 6:09:54 AM PDT
by
tomkat
To: RedBloodedAmerican
From tomkat: i gotta 2x4 with that punk's name on it...That's personal.
From Constitutin Day: Yep. He fell out of the Ugly Tree and hit every branch!
That's about appearances.
Can you not read?
Again, what did that achieve?
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posted on
08/29/2002 6:12:19 AM PDT
by
rdb3
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Too Late for Pepsi.
They crossed my dividing line. I bought Pepsi up until yesterday.
To: Ranger Drew
Okay,...here's their first mistake. ...Calling this clown an "artist". Surely his musicianship is up there with Midori, Vannesa Mae, Laura St. John. Why he is the Heifitz of crotch grabbing. Canto bella pudenda!
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posted on
08/29/2002 6:14:32 AM PDT
by
Wm Bach
To: Oldeconomybuyer
I think the problem lies more in the demographics of the people RUNNING THE COMPANY, as well as the music industry, television, and Hollyweird in general.
We're dealing with young turks on the rise here...Youthful executives who have been taught to go with focus group data over all else.
All they did was ask the opinions of a bunch of black youths & inner city white youths who want to mimic the black tastes in entertainment in order to fit in. WHAT DO KIDS THAT AGE KNOW??? Whatever it is, it isn't reflected in aptitude tests! The kids tell them "Ludacris", so Ludacris it is.
Maybe these young turks are still a little too green to warrent their stature and salaries. You'd think they would at least LISTEN TO THE ARTIST THEY'RE PICKING TO PROMOTE THEIR PRODUCT!!!
Who'll be next, Satan Hitler and the Jackboots?
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Is it just my imagination or does his name sound eerily similar to "ludicrous"? ;)
Regards, Ivan
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posted on
08/29/2002 6:15:39 AM PDT
by
MadIvan
To: Oldeconomybuyer
I believe Pepsi had previously used rappers in commercials last year or so. They had either 'Lil Kim or Foxy with some others. I can't forget it, because I thought the lines were kind of funny - she says something like "drivin through L.A., drinkin a pep-say". And Mountain Dew, a pepsi product, uses Busta Rhymes. They are all just as profane as Ludacris. Wonder why people started complaining now? I wonder if they started before O'Reilly brought it up.
To: RossA
This is the worst mistake since "new coke." I mean who would want to drink Ludacris? I hope they don't bottle him too!LOL.....I had the same impression when I first read the title; shows you how much I know about the rap industry.
Which is a good thing I guess. hehe
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Bill was absolutely correct. But I'll still drink Coke. Pepsi sucks.
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posted on
08/29/2002 6:18:33 AM PDT
by
rintense
To: rdb3
>>
And taking your criticism to the personal level on appearances achieves... what?It achieves the expression of his Constitutionally protected right to free speech and his opinion. Got any other politically correct "too much time on my hands getting worked up sticking my nose in other people's business" questions?
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