partner with Mulvaney for a promotional campaign, in which the actress and singer appeared in a TikTok video, clad in black gown and gloves, drinking a Bud Light, as part of a “March Madness” promotion during the annual NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament.Bud Light sent Mulvaney a commemorative can with a picture of Mulvaney’s face on the exterior, celebrating the first anniversary of her “Days of Girlhood” video series documenting her gender transition.Mulvaney also appeared in an online ad where she sat in a bubble bath, clad in a bathing suit, while sipping Bud Light.Even though the commemorative gift can was never made available for sale to the public, the mere use of a transgender spokesperson offended many conservatives, including, apparently, a significant chunk of Bud Light’s loyal consumer base.An informal boycott of Bud Light — and of any products produced by its parent company, Anheuser-Busch — ensued, with some complaining that the company was pushing an “agenda” of “indoctrination” by having a transgender person featured prominently in a marketing campaign.
‘The View’ Hosts Mock ‘Dumb’ Outrage Over Dylan Mulvaney-Bud Light Campaign: ‘Republican Hypocrites Were Against Cancel Culture’
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their non-apology for a Bud Light ad campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney earlier this month, the hosts of “The View” weighed in on the situation Monday, calling the initial outrage outright “dumb.”“I wanna know, what are you so angry about? Beer does not have a — I mean, it’s not a Democrat or a Republican, it doesn’t have a belief system,” Whoopi Goldberg said to kick off the Hot Topics discussion. “It’s just beer!”As her co-hosts collected themselves after laughing, host Sunny Hostin chimed in, first calling out the blatant transphobia coming from conservative critics.“I think that these people that were destroying their own beer, which is also kind of dumb, they also are making this out to be — this is a transphobic issue, right?” she said.
“We know this country is highly transphobic.”But then, she called attention to the logic flaws in the backlash — particularly for those claiming the ad campaign was un-American.“People are saying ‘This is an American beer!’ This is a Belgian company,” Hostin mocked. “Anheuser-Busch is a Belgian company that doesn’t only sell Bud Light, but sells like, beer in like 130 countries and stuff and like, all over the world, and all kinds of beers.
So that’s why it’s so dumb to me.”Host Ana Navarro cut in at that point arguing that, even if Anheuser-Busch is a Belgian company, Dylan Mulvaney and trans people around the country are American themselves. She then turned her ire on the NRA’s annual convention, which boasted photos of young children in attendance.“In the meantime, we’ve had 19 mass shootings since last Saturday.
‘The View’ Hosts Defend Met Gala’s Karl Lagerfeld Theme: ‘It’s Honoring the Art’ Not the Man
expressed some hateful views prior to his death (including the derision of the #MeToo movement). But during Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” the hosts argued that the annual gala honored Lagerfeld’s work, not the man himself.The subject led the day’s Hot Topics discussion, after moderator Whoopi Goldberg explained that “The View” will be continuing on amid the writers strike that officially got underway on Tuesday.
Sunny Hostin Reacts To Grievances From Former ‘The View’ Co-Host Meghan McCain & Suggests She Join ‘The Real Housewives’
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Dylan Mulvaney Speaks Out For First Time Following Bud Light Backlash!
Dylan Mulvaney is speaking out.
‘The View’ Hosts Torch ‘Staggering Hypocrisy’ of Nikki Haley’s ‘Crass’ Ageism Toward Biden: ‘So Tacky’ (Video)
Just a few weeks after outrage at Don Lemon for calling Nikki Haley “past her prime,” the presidential hopeful herself is now making a similar claim about President Joe Biden. So, on Friday’s episode of “The View,” the hosts dragged Haley for her “staggering hypocrisy.”During a recent television appearance, Haley said that “if you vote for Joe Biden, you really are counting on a president Harris, because the idea that he would make it until 86 years old, is not something that I think is likely.”For host Sunny Hostin, the comment was “completely crass,” and particularly unnecessary considering that Haley actually appeared to be trying to insult Vice President Kamala Harris.“It’s terrible. Because what she wanted to do is, really, throw a dig at Kamala,” Hostin said.
Sunny Hostin Reveals Whoopi Goldberg Passes The Most Gas Among ‘The View’ Co-Hosts
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Dylan Mulvaney Breaks Her Silence On 'Cruel' Backlash Over Bud Light & Nike Deals
Dylan Mulvaney has returned to social media.
Dylan Mulvaney Addresses Firestorm Of Hate Sparked By Bud Light Endorsement For The First Time
Saying at first she “decided to take the back seat and let them tucker themselves out,” Dylan Mulvaney posted a video to TikTok today announcing she’s had a change of heart. Mulvaney, of course, is the transgender influencer who promoted a Bud Light March Madness contest on her accounts and sparked a firestorm.
‘The View’ Hosts Say Trump’s ‘Making Another Case Against Himself’ by Posting About E. Jean Carroll: ‘It’s the Dumbest Thing’ (Video)
As twice-impeached and once-indicted former President Donald Trump finds himself in the middle of another lawsuit, the hosts of “The View” couldn’t help but mock his tactics on Thursday morning. According to the women, he’s actively “making another case against himself.”Earlier this year, Trump was indicted on 34 counts of felony business record falsification and is the target of at least four other investigations.
John Oliver Roasts Budweiser’s New Ad After Dylan Mulvaney Backlash: Like Giving AI ‘America, Freedom, I’m Sorry’ Prompt
wave of backlash to partnering with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Anheuser-Busch has released a new ad for Budweiser, relying on its signature Clydesdales and even invoking memories of 9/11. So on Sunday night, John Oliver scorched the company for being “so afraid of offending anyone” that they produce a commercial that seems as if an artificial intelligence program made it.In response to a trend of videos showing conservatives destroying Bud Light they paid for and Anheuser-Busch already profited from, the company released a statement, not apologizing for the campaign, but not denouncing the backlash either.
Fallon Jokes Fox Was Clearly ‘Stressed’ About Dominion Trial Before Settlement: ‘Spent the Day Chugging Bud Light’ (Video)
from anchors like Anderson Cooper.)But, during Tuesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show” on NBC, Fallon joked that there was a different indicator that Fox was worried about which way a jury would go.“You could tell Fox was stressed about the trial, because they spent the day chugging Bud Light,” Fallon joked.The late night host was, of course, poking fun at the backlash that came when Bud Light ran a social media sponsorship campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Megyn Kelly Goes on Transphobic Tirade Over Dylan Mulvaney and Bud Light (Video)
statement in question came Friday when Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth addressed for the first time the backlash his beer company is facing following its Bud Light ad campaign with Mulvaney earlier this month. The single-post campaign with the superstar trans influencer from April 1 saw Mulvaney showcasing a branded beer can with her face on it and announcing a March Madness contest.
John Rich slams Bud Light’s reactions to controversy: ‘a little late for that’
John Rich, famed country singer from the band Big and Rich, is the latest celebrity to share his thoughts on the Bud Light controversy concerning their choice to do a sponsorship with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney. Rich, who also owns the Redneck Riviera bar in Nashville, Tennessee, told Fox News Digital he "didn't know exactly what to anticipate" when the controversy began. However, now that the beer brand has released a new ad heavily featuring American landmarks, including the spot where the Twin Towers once stood before the September 11 terrorist attacks, he has some thoughts.
Whoopi Goldberg To Anheuser-Busch On Conservative Backlash: “Don’t Let Them Scare You, Let Us Scare You”
Whoopi Goldberg and her cohosts on ABC’s The View weighed in today on the recent Budweiser controversies, reminding the beer-maker that, as the show’s Ana Navarro said, members of the LGBTQ community “are Americans too.”
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Bud Light Parent Tries To Counter Dylan Mulvaney Backlash With Clydesdales Across America Ad Imagery
Hoping to win back the audience that abandoned Bud Light and other affiliated products in the wake of its endorsement deal with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Anheuser-Busch has launched a new ad featuring its most iconic image.
Bill Maher And Guests Ask Some Hard Questions About Dylan Mulvaney’s Bud Light Endorsement Deal
Bill Maher and his guests channeled Salt-n-Pepa Friday night on HBO’s Real Time, as the theme of the night was “Let’s Talk About Sex.” Specifically, who is a woman, who has the right to determine a woman’s health and athletic requirements, and whether it’s a smart move to go after Donald Trump over sex-related crimes.
Anheuser-Busch CEO Releases Non-Apology Apology Amid Bud Light Trans Partnership Backlash
The CEO of Anheuser-Busch has released an “apology” following its partnership with TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney.
Anheuser-Busch CEO Issues Measured Statement on Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light Campaign: ‘Never Intended to Be Part of a Discussion That Divides’
pic.twitter.com/oyyfPzd1FM“My time serving this country taught me the importance of accountability and the values upon which America was founded: freedom, hard work and respect for one another,” Whitworth continued. “As CEO of Anheuser-Busch, I am focused on building and protecting our remarkable history and heritage.”While the statement made no mention of Mulvaney by name, it came in the days following the superstar influencer’s April 1 social media partnership with Bud Light, which had her showcasing a branded beer can with her face on it and announcing a March Madness contest where participants could enter to win $15,000.
Anheuser-Busch CEO Breaks Silence on Dylan Mulvaney Backlash, Without Actually Saying Her Name
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth has finally spoken out in response to the transphobic backlash for Dylan Mulvaney‘s sponsored Bud Light post.