PLEASE BOYCOTT HEINZ!

So we've never really done this before, but we have decided that we need to take a bigger stand against companies who bow so easily to homophobic public pressure.  So what's the issue?  Well, the following UK TV commercial for Heinz mayonnaise was yanked after a few people complained about the man-on-man kiss at the end:

Heinz's official response was that they pulled the ad as it was "not in accordance with company policy."  The company's Director of Global Corporate Affairs, Michael Mullen, had the following to say: "Heinz pulled the ad in the UK because our consumer research showed that it failed in its attempt to be humorous and offended people on all sides.  Heinz apologizes for its misplaced attempt at humor and we accept that this ad was not in accordance with our long-standing corporate policy of respecting everyone’s rights and values"

Mmmmm hmmmmm.

If Heinz reacts so quickly to a please a few narrow-minded bigots, then it's time for the greater community to let their voice be heard as well and let Heinz know that this kind of discriminatory knee-jerk reaction is completely unacceptable by making the decision to take part in a world-wide boycott of Heinz.  Lest you think that all you would be giving up are Heinz condiments and vinegars, take a look at some of the several other well-known products that are part of the "Heinz World":

- Ore-ida Potato Products

- Bagel Bites

- T.G.I. Fridays Frozen Snacks

- Wyler's

- Weight Watcher's Food Products

- Smart One's Frozen Foods

- Boston Market Homestyle Meals

- Delimex

- Mr. Yoshida's and Jack Daniel's Marinades and Sauces

(Click on Heinz World above for a complete list)

If you disagree with what Heinz has done, then please, please, please show your support by boycotting their products and sending them your feedback!

You can directly contact Michael Mullen, who was quoted above, by phone @ 412-456-5751 or emailing him (Michael.mullen@us.hjheinz.com).

You can also contact Heinz Consumer Affairs toll free by calling (800) 255-5750 or clicking here.  

Let YOUR voice be heard, and please help us spread the word!! 

BOYCOTT HEINZ!  BOYCOTT HEINZ!  BOYCOTT HEINZ!

Thanks to Age Appropriate for their post which brought this matter to our attention!  ~W&D

Comments

[Fabulously Broke]

Already ahead of ya... I don't buy anything from Kraft or Heinz (for real yo)

And I'm gonna link this. I thought the commercial was funny and cute!