Kellogg Co. today become the first major company to drop Michael Phelps over the photo that appeared of him smoking marijuana.
""Michael's most recent behavior is not consistent with the image of Kellogg. His contract expires at the end of February and we have made a decision not to extend his contract," spokeswoman Susanne Norwitz said in a statement."
1. Kellogg Co. is idiotic. Apple Jacks, Cocoa Krispies, Eggo waffles, Froot Loops (yes, you heard that right Froot Loops!), Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Cinnamon Marshmallow Scooby-Doo! cereal, Spider-Man Spidey-Berry cereal, SpongeBob SquarePants cereal (say it ain't so!), Cheez-It crackers, Mother's Cookies (and I'm talking pink and white frosted animals sailor!), Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, and the list goes on. Do those idiots not realize that stoners probably make up at least 50% of their sales?
Fortunately Cap'n Crunch still remains safely owned by by Quaker Oats and their parent, our good friends over at Pepsi (whew! dodged a bullet with that one!).
2. By dropping Michael Phelps for the sole reason of smoking pot, they are making a statement that pot is bad. That pot is evil. That by extension pot ought to be criminalized. In a very public way.
Earlier this week when several of his sponsors announced that they'd be standing by him, I think Dave Winer put it best, "Glad to see some sensibility emerging. Smoking pot is like having a beer. BFD." And that's exactly how Kelloggs should look at this as well.
The War on Drugs has cost our country dearly. It's cost millions of dollars to incarcerate people for doing something that is no different than imbibing in a little alcohol. Instead of legalizing pot, taking the profits away from organized crime and drug dealers, and taxing it to raise much needed revnue, the politicians (along with their friends from the alcohol lobby) would rather just keep wasting money. To this end Kellogg Co. is not part of the solution. And they are very much a part of the problem. And for this reason, as much as it pains me, I'll be keeping away from my Froot Loops and frosted animal cookies for a while.
Hopefully someone can talk some sense into Kellogg and Co. and have
them reverse this horrible decision announced today.
Update: an interesting article from Anthony Citrano. Michael Phelps Should Not Be Sorry.
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blakophoto 52 months ago | reply
I like this, but the DoF is kinda annoying. It'd be boring if it was f/32 with strobes, but it'd be great if we could have a full fruit loop.
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choui168 52 months ago | reply
love the colors and texture.
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liber 52 months ago | reply
Don't boycott Kellog Co.
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jpbeard 52 months ago | reply
I like the colors a lot. As has been said before, more cereal bits in focus would hold my attention longer.
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Ѕhims 52 months ago | reply
Stop down that lens and give some depth - and shoot something more interesting.
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DEARTH ! 52 months ago | reply
Pretty decent shot of cereal.
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Aaron Siladi 52 months ago | reply
Sucks & I'm saving solely for the pro-pot message
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liber 52 months ago | reply
See the problem with the photoratr? I didn't read the capttion, which makes my voting comment totally stupid. Not that I would have saved, ofcourse :-)
liber 52 months ago | reply
Boycott Kellogg!!
Vic Nic 52 months ago | reply
using a boring photo to forward your own political views is CHEAP !
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adameros 52 months ago | reply
This might be Fruit Loops, but you are coo-coo for cocopuffs if you think this is going to make it.
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Ivan Makarov 52 months ago | reply
Nice DoF but photo doesn't stand on its own. It's just cereal.
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AlaskaLoneWolf [deleted] 52 months ago | reply
Nom nom nom nom....
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nmorales1992 51 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Natookie takes the stairs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
One_Who_Draws_Stuff 50 months ago | reply
Jus because they drop Micheal Phelps, you want to boycott them. God your pathetic.
Vic Nic, knows wut he's talking about.
One_Who_Draws_Stuff 50 months ago | reply
Oh, look it's not even your photo according to lounge listener.
Hailey Bailey 45 months ago | reply
My Favorite Cereal!
The Little Oyster [deleted] 43 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sugar Addict, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Foutre_Toi 27 months ago | reply
Pretty Good .