Pepsi Apologizes and Deletes Wild Cherry Ad Following Consent Criticism
Pepsi faced backlash after posting a social media ad for its Wild Cherry flavor stating, "Pepsi Wild Cherry is what happens when regular cherry stops asking permission." Critics argued the phrase made light of consent and promoted harmful implications. In response, Pepsi apologized and deleted the post, stating the message was unintended. While some defended the ad as playful marketing, others expressed continued concern over its impact and approval process.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 88%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (38/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a largely neutral perspective focusing on the controversy around Pepsi's ad without partisan framing. They include viewpoints from critics concerned about consent implications and defenders who see the message as misunderstood marketing. The coverage centers on corporate responsibility and public reaction rather than political ideology.
The overall sentiment is mixed, reflecting both criticism and defense of Pepsi's ad. While the backlash and concerns about consent are highlighted, the company's apology and deletion of the post are also noted. The tone remains factual and restrained, avoiding sensationalism despite the sensitive nature of the topic.
How 2 sources covered this story
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