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Are You Offended by PepsiMAX Super Bowl Ad?

Last night's Pepsi MAX Super Bowl ad is causing a minor stir this morning. The commercial for the zero-calorie soft drink seems to be aimed at women looking to keep their men (and their men's waistlines) in check. While some mainstream critics find the commercial hilarious, a few Black women are asking, "What's up with the angry Black woman routine?" Watch the clip and tell us what you think... Here's what you had to say: Hillary commented via Facebook: "I think I am a little offended." Regina wrote via Facebook:"I thought the commercial was very funny! Disrespectful to women? Heck yeah! But still funny."
Are You Offended by PepsiMAX Super Bowl Ad?
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Last night’s Pepsi MAX Super Bowl ad is causing a minor stir this morning. The commercial for the zero-calorie soft drink seems to be aimed at women looking to keep their men (and their men’s waistlines) in check. While some mainstream critics find the commercial hilarious, a few Black women are asking, “What’s up with the angry Black woman routine?”

Watch the clip and tell us what you think.