NotDarkYet Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 In light of the anti-Trump ad shown at the superbowl, I will not be consuming Budweiser products. Note that Anheuser-Busch doesn't just make Budweiser and Bud Lite - they also brew.... 2.Michelob 3.Rolling Rock 4.Busch 5.Shock Top 6.Natural 7.Johnny Appleseed 8.LandShark Lager 9.Craft Partnerships 9.1 Goose Island Brewery 9.2 Blue Point 9.3 10 Barrel 9.4 Elysian Brewing Company 9.5 Golden Road Brewing 9.6 Four Peaks Brewery 9.7 Breckenridge Brewery 9.8 Devils Backbone Brewing Company 9.9 Karbach Brewing Company 10. Malt liquors 10.1 King Cobra 10.2 Hurricane
sicrobb0 Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 NO PROBLEM, I don't like any of those in the first place, but I will let all my friends know that. also, don't under any circumstance buy an AUDI!
Anuojat Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 Oh wow. Why do companies still think this is a good idea? XD Not ENOUGH boycot? Fortunately i dont drin alcohol.
NotDarkYet Posted February 6, 2017 Author Posted February 6, 2017 Going to have to go without my Natural Lite. (seriously, I like Natural Lite)
shirgall Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/02/02/budweiser_s_super_bowl_ad_casts_adolphus_busch_as_an_immigrant_success_story.html
Tyler H Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 What are the criteria for boycotting? In order to apply to other companies.
shirgall Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 What are the criteria for boycotting? In order to apply to other companies. That was my question, too. I didn't have any difficulty identifying the objection to the Audi advertisement. This one kinda confused me. I guess the beef is that the individual portrayed did not actually have the rough life that was shown? How many people knew that before reading the article I posted?
WasatchMan Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 That was my question, too. I didn't have any difficulty identifying the objection to the Audi advertisement. This one kinda confused me. I guess the beef is that the individual portrayed did not actually have the rough life that was shown? How many people knew that before reading the article I posted I think the beef is pretty obviously about immigration. Given the current climate there is pretty strong pro-immigrant emotional propaganda embedded in this while trying to smear anti-immigration people as anti-progress assholes. To me the moral reads "Immigrants are great, attractive, fearless people. If you aren't for immigration you are evil and you will lose out on their greatness and innovation."
shirgall Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 I think the beef is pretty obviously about immigration. Given the current climate there is pretty strong pro-immigrant emotional propaganda embedded in this while trying to smear anti-immigration people as anti-progress assholes. To me the moral reads "Immigrants are great, attractive, fearless people. If you aren't for immigration you are evil and you will lose out on their greatness and innovation." He came to America to brew beer, not spread Sharia.
Gavitor Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 People are getting pissed for nothing... and the person who started the boycott couldn't even spell Budweiser correctly. Honestly there is nothing wrong with the commercial but because its got immigration as the theme it must be anti Trump. People are worried about commercials? Commercials that don't even serve their purpose (they don't make me want to buy anything). It's sad how many people are worried about dumb commercials played during the stupid bowl.
WasatchMan Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 He came to America to brew beer, not spread Sharia. So what? It's the story's underlying message - not every single detail. Of course we know how they aren't comparable to Islamic migration, but a lot of people don't, or don't want to admit it, or are looking for any excuse possible to continue to hold their emotional position. Propaganda sets a tone, it doesn't make arguments.
NotDarkYet Posted February 7, 2017 Author Posted February 7, 2017 Clearly this is an anti-trump, pro-islamic 'refugee' statement.
Tyler H Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 Maybe it's a pro-Trump, pro-white European immigrant commercial reminding people that immigrants used to come here to make something of themselves not leech off of the existing society. I didn't see any muslims in the commercial. Why aren't you boycotting the lumber company? Their commercial was far more blatantly representative of the kind of immigration that is "destroying western civilization" compared to the uplifting example expressed in the Budweiser ad. It's not immigration that's the problem, it's the state. If there's no coercive welfare state, if there's no forced imposition of will through democracy, then there's no problem with immigrants. It's fine to stop and clear the road, but don't lose sight of the real issue.
shirgall Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 So what? It's the story's underlying message - not every single detail. Of course we know how they aren't comparable to Islamic migration, but a lot of people don't, or don't want to admit it, or are looking for any excuse possible to continue to hold their emotional position. Propaganda sets a tone, it doesn't make arguments. But, to me, the propaganda's message was "if you want to be an entrepreneur come to America" not "America benefits from immigration".
MRAllen440 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 I boycotted Budweiser a long time ago. Their beer tastes like horse pee. A boycott is no problem for me. I just cannot believe how many companies hang themselves, by becoming political. Nordstrom's is the latest: http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/08/exclusive-women-nationwide-boycott-political-decision-drop-ivanka-trump-line/
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