Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth
We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth

Brave: All of the Massive Corporations That Suddenly Support Democracy

We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Image for article titled Brave: All of the Massive Corporations That Suddenly Support Democracy
Image: JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP (Getty Images)

Welcome to the new year, just like the old year. On Wednesday afternoon, a horde of Trump supporters—emboldened by easily disproved social media conspiracy theories and an apparent admiration for fascism they’ve labeled patriotism—attempted to launch a siege on this country’s Capitol, causing destruction in their path, as Congresspeople and staff hid inside. At least five people died. It was sedition, a despicable and violent attempted coup, and it was absolutely not surprising or out of character for this nation.

What is unusual, however, is that some big brands have decided to actually release statements on this week’s harrowing events. I hope if/when they find out some of their employees were on the scene, they’ll support prosecutors in investigating all who had a role in the riots. You know, like the current President of the United States.

So, without further ado, here are a bunch of big businesses on what went down this week, and what needs to change. Inspiring! Brave! Flag!

Advertisement

The AXE Body Spray Tweet is something else...


Chevron, which has actively sought to influence elections:

Advertisement

Coca-Cola, which settled a multimillion-dollar racial discrimination lawsuit:

Advertisement

Verizon, which donated a pretty penny to Republican candidates in 2016:

Advertisement

AXE, which has a long history of misogynistic advertising, shared this ridiculous message:

Advertisement

Boeing, which continued to use Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes despite multiple crashes and donated to the current, Mitch McConnell-led Senate leadership:

Advertisement

Bank of America, which is a big sexist bro fest:

Advertisement

Seventh Generation, which is now owned by Unilever, the same company that owns AXE:

Advertisement

... And Ben & Jerry’s went off, as they always do:

Advertisement
Advertisement