Why Is Pepsi Controversial

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This past year, Pepsi has managed to create controversy because of the lack of awareness and research on the idea of their Kendall Jenner spot. In my opinion, it was extremely distasteful and very ill-advertised with it’s mockery of such important matters taking place in society.

The commercial started with model, Kendall Jenner removing her wig then walking from a photoshoot to join a protest. After being their for a few minutes, fist bumping and having the time of her life, she then grabs a can pf pepsi and walked over to a host of police officers and handed the Pepsi to him with hope of bringing everyone together. However, following this action, the protest ended and everything seemed to be back to normal, happy life.

The thing that was

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