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Pop Chips' ad featuring Ashton Kutcher pulled over due racism critics
Ashton Kutcher is seen impersonating, among others (German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld), a "Bollywood producer" named Raj who's "looking for the most delicious thing on the planet".
While Twitter users responded negatively to the newest "viral campaing" for Pop Chips which features "Two and A Half Men" actor Ashton Kutcher, the company first took down the video from their official YouTube page and later released a statement to the public's criticism. What does the video contains you're wondering?! Well, Ashton Kutcher is seen impersonating, among others (German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld), a "Bollywood producer" named Raj who's "looking for the most delicious thing on the planet".
Using a white actor for the Indian character upset Twitter users as Kutcher shakes his head as he speaks and effects a strong accent in the clip. The "brownface" controversy quickly took hold, with prominent Twitter personalities like writer Anil Dash and New York rappers Das Racist (the name existed before their claims) tweeting their disgust with the campaign. Watch Ashton Kutcher's new ad for Pop Chips below.
The Hollywood Reporter recently shared a statement containing the response to the criticism from Pop Chips :
"The new popchips worldwide dating video and ad campaign featuring four characters was created to provoke a few laughs and was never intended to stereotype or offend anyone. At popchips we embrace all types of shapes, flavors and colors, and appreciate all snackers, no matter their race or ethnicity. We hope people can enjoy this in the spirit it was intended."
Fierce and Fearless: Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' Claims Title of Highest-Grossing Female-Directed Filmadded on Monday 24th July 2023
