I had no idea until now. It all makes sense.
A group that advocates "traditional family values" claims it has the signatures of 500,000 people who have pledged to boycott Pepsi over what it says are the company's activities promoting gay rights.Boo. Soft drinks love man sex. Boo.
The American Family Association, which boasts "2.5 million online supporters," "asked PepsiCo to be neutral in the culture war and not support the homosexual agenda," it said in a press release Tuesday. "PepsiCo refused. The company continues to give financial support to homosexual organizations."Come on, Pepsi. Be the Switzerland of soft drinks in the Gay War.
In particular, the AFA decried PepsiCo's donations to groups that funded the effort against California's Proposition 8 last year. The AFA said PepsiCo gave $500,000 to the Human Rights Campaign, which had worked to defeat Proposition 8.Wow. Pepsi is such a fucked up company, wanting people to have equal rights and shit.
The Pepsi boycott seems to be having some effect within the Christian conservative community. Last month, the Westboro Baptist Church, of "God hates fags" fame, protested in downtown Atlanta with signs that read "God Hates Diet Pepsi."That is the greatest sign of all time. You guys win.
Last month, Bell Shoals Baptist, a mega-church in Brandon, Florida, removed its Pepsi vending machines and replaced them with Coke machines.OH SNAP. You guys totally win!
2 comments:
Huh. I don't even like Pepsi - I prefer Dr. Pepper - but I have this sudden urge to go out and buy several cases of Pepsi products now.
Why did they protest Pepsi in downtown Atlanta? It's the home city of Coca-Cola (I'm a native). I mean... most people will sneer at you in Atlanta if you offer them a Pepsi. I would. Seriously.
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