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Lazarus

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News You Can Use: Well, now the woke, cancel culture QOP have gotten silly.


Their latest cancel target - wait for it - Megan Rapinoe joining Victoria Secret.

Rapinoe has become one of the faces of its VS Collective, alongside other "accomplished women" including actress Priyanka Chopra and trans model Valentina Sampaio.

However, Rapinoe's appointment has drawn the ire of conservative commentators on Twitter, including Jesse Kelly, who wrote: "Some of the dumbest people run the most powerful companies on earth and it's hilarious watching them destroy themselves.

"Megan Rapinoe?? Nobody likes feminists. Nobody. Even other feminists hate feminists. They're the least appealing people on the planet."

TV host John Cardillo posted: "All of the ugly chicks agreeing with Victoria's Secret's were the ones who didn't shop there because no one wanted to see them undressed.

Jenna Ellis, who served as a senior legal adviser for former President Donald Trump during his 2020 re-election campaign, posted: "Is Victoria's Secret really trying to pretend that women aren't into being sexy and beautiful too? I don't want to look like Megan Rapinoe. I can be feminine AND empowered, thanks."

Writer Jessica O'Donnell commented: "what PR agency suggested this garbage? women want to look like the angels. no one wants to look like megan rapinoe." (sic)

(Not everyone was a cyber bully. There are still kind people out there.)

However, a large number of Twitter users praised the company's decision to hire the 35-year-old, who has won two World Cups with the the U.S. women's national soccer team.

Author Kimberley Johnson shared Kelly's tweet, adding the comment: "RT if you think Megan Rapinoe is an amazing, powerful woman who threatens misogynists."

Financial adviser and writer Lynnette Khalfani-Cox shared an image of Rapinoe from a past photoshoot, writing: "What's w/ the Megan Rapinoe slander on my TL?

"If she can rock a swimsuit like this (photographed by Sports Illustrated) why in the world can't she be a Victoria's Secret model? She's hot. Just look at her! Or do y'all just have a problem with strong, outspoken, empowered women?"

Another Twitter user, @DJ_ILLIN_PAIN, wrote: "Seeing how people are reacting to Megan Rapinoe being named a brand ambassador for Victoria's Secret just proves the point of why we need more people like Megan Rapinoe representing companies like Victoria's Secret."

(For her part Megan took the high road.)

Announcing her new role, Rapinoe said in a statement: "I am humbled to join this group of incredible women to drive change within the Victoria's Secret brand and beyond.

"So often I felt myself on the outside looking in with brands in the beauty and fashion industry, and I'm thrilled to be creating a space that sees the true spectrum of all women. I believe in the power of authenticity and community and am excited to show what can be done through the VS Collective."

The lingerie company has also launched the Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancer, which will donate "at least $5 million annually to examine and address racial and gender inequities and unlock new innovations that improve cancer outcomes for all women."

Courtesy Newsweek


Posted: 06/17/2021 at 09:36AM



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Current Thread:
  Outrage draws ratings, news at 11 ** -- Beerman 06/17/2021 11:12AM
  They're just assholes ** -- wahoo138 06/17/2021 10:26AM
  Rapinoe is awesome -- WahooMatt05 06/17/2021 09:47AM
  Was she on the team that lost to U15 boys? ** -- Manti Teo 06/17/2021 10:59AM
  @DJ_ILLIN_PAIN had it right ** -- HoosQ 06/17/2021 09:42AM
  Rapinoe can model for that too ** -- Manti Teo 06/17/2021 10:28AM
  Good point. We’ll get right on that. ** -- SixerHoo 06/17/2021 09:46AM

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