Is the beloved Queen B actually a manipulative tyrant? Critics of Beyoncé’s Pepsi advertisement argue that she has no business selling the sugary beverage because of its confliction with her “Let’s Move!” campaign and her influence over children as a celebrity. According to the article Is It OK for Beyoncé to Sell Soda, “sugary beverages, particularly soda, are making Americans sick” and “these drinks have been linked to weight gain and obesity.” Therefore, by being in the Pepsi commercial, Beyoncé is promoting the exposure of these health risks to children. This is possible because of her “Queen B” status that gives her tremendous influence over the youth. Furthermore, the Pepsi advertisement totally contradicts her “Let’s Move!”
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She is not wrong to advertise the soda because it is not her responsibility to ensure the health of her adolescent fans; that responsibility lies with their legal guardians. For example, the article challenges, “Are you going to let some pop star tell you what to do?” Beyoncé is not literally a Queen. She does not have any actual power to force anyone to do anything; therefore, it is unfair to blame her for other people’s unhealthy choices. That is a blatant show of a lack of accountability on the part of those that drink Pepsi. This is especially true since Beyoncé does not imply that children—let alone anyone—should drink large amounts of soda in the commercial. She is simply showboating the product. It is up to the viewer to decide how much they consume. As for the idea that she is a hypocrite for having both the “Let’s Move!” campaign and the Pepsi commercial, the situation should not be looked at in that manner. Instead, view it as so: Beyoncé may influence children to drink Pepsi, but she also encourages them to exercise and be healthy. This promotes a healthy balance between sugary beverages and physical activity. To conclude, Beyoncé should not be held accountable for the health of others, and critics should not ignore the good that she has done.
It is not wrong for Beyonce to promote Pepsi because people should be accountable for their own actions, and Beyonce has also encouraged children to be
She is not wrong to advertise the soda because it is not her responsibility to ensure the health of her adolescent fans; that responsibility lies with their legal guardians. For example, the article challenges, “Are you going to let some pop star tell you what to do?” Beyoncé is not literally a Queen. She does not have any actual power to force anyone to do anything; therefore, it is unfair to blame her for other people’s unhealthy choices. That is a blatant show of a lack of accountability on the part of those that drink Pepsi. This is especially true since Beyoncé does not imply that children—let alone anyone—should drink large amounts of soda in the commercial. She is simply showboating the product. It is up to the viewer to decide how much they consume. As for the idea that she is a hypocrite for having both the “Let’s Move!” campaign and the Pepsi commercial, the situation should not be looked at in that manner. Instead, view it as so: Beyoncé may influence children to drink Pepsi, but she also encourages them to exercise and be healthy. This promotes a healthy balance between sugary beverages and physical activity. To conclude, Beyoncé should not be held accountable for the health of others, and critics should not ignore the good that she has done.
It is not wrong for Beyonce to promote Pepsi because people should be accountable for their own actions, and Beyonce has also encouraged children to be