Today marks 18 years since the devastating September 11th attacks that changed the country as a whole. Every year, most Americans honor the ones we lost on that fateful day, while others have managed to turn other people’s pain into profit.
https://twitter.com/TsunamiJaniLive/status/1160222497364676613
Even some of the most popular brands we know have been hit with accusations of using tragic events just to be apart of a conversation on social media. An article in Ravishly pointed out:
Co-opting one of our nation’s greatest tragedies to curry capitalism borne of people’s intense grief and pain is not in any way OK.
Check out these companies accused of using 9/11 for promo purposes only.
1. Frontline Cigars
Source:TwitterVery subtle, guys.
2. Walmart
Source:falseFloridians, Yall tried it.
3. Build-A-Bear
Source:falseRemember this mishap?
4. Applebees
Source:falseWhen opportunity knocks, Applebees answers.
5. Sherwin-Williams
Source:falseThanks for weighing in, Sherwin-Williams
6. Medieval Times
Source:falseWho knew Medieval Times even had a Twitter account?
7. Waffle House
Source:falseWaffle House usually can do know wrong, so we may let this one slide.
8. Marriott Hotel
Source:falseBut what does….nevermind.
9. White Castle
Source:falseThanks White Castle, but nah.
10. Bass Pro Shops
Source:falseNice sentiment, but it reeks of thirst.
11. CVS
Source:falseReally CVS? With the logo and all.
12. Vitamin Shoppe
Source:falsePutting your logo on a memorial post — very classy VS.
