Belvedere vodka slammed for posting ‘rape ad’ to Facebook
The company has apologized several times, but the ad—which was quickly pulled—enraged people on Twitter.
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This ad appeared on its website on Friday afternoon:
When people started tweeting their shock, the company pulled the ad and tweeted:
“We apologize to any of our fans who were offended by our recent tweet. We continue to be an advocate of safe and responsible drinking.”
Ah, yes, the ol’ half apology: Sorry if you’re offended. The Twitterati are having none of it, with many blasting the company and claiming they won’t drink it.
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