Posted on 06/02/2020 11:18:15 AM PDT by C19fan
As protests over the loss of life of George Floyd in police custody elevated throughout the nation final week, Adidas did what manufacturers usually do: It posted on Instagram, the place the corporate’s account has nearly 26 million followers. “Together is how we move forward,” one of many firm’s statements learn, below the phrase “RACISM” crossed out.
Some followers praised the German sportswear retailer, reacting with clapping and heart-eyes emojis. Others famous that the submit didn’t point out Mr. Floyd or police brutality, containing principally unspecific aphorisms.
“You did it adidas you stopped racism,” one follower sarcastically replied.
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Did they say ‘thanks for the advertising’?
Adidas got looted a few days ago..I wonder if they are happy that all the shoes are gone
I suppose this will be the new normal.
Old TV ad: “We are having a 20% off sale.”
New TV ad: “Stop racism! Burn, baby, burn! We are having a 20% off sale.”
another brand I don’t own
And yea, we aren’t doing this because we know we will be looted anyway! Just a coincidence we boarded up!
You mean “liberated” the shoes were “liberated” from the retail prison that kept them from being put in the deserving hands of our struggling and oppressed brothers and sisters.
Leave the doors unlocked. Let them waltz in and take whatever they want. It won’t satisfy them and they’ll be back next riot.
Shrinkage losses are deductible.
FWIW, I’d nix that if it were up to me.
If they’re not leaving their stores open to be looted, they can’t really say they support the rioters.
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