Tesco advert brings out the anti-Muslim Grinch at Christmas
Tesco advert brings out the anti-Muslim Grinch at Christmas
Tesco found itself at the centre of some rather unsavoury cheer once again for being too 'inclusive' in its latest advert which features a Muslim family celebrating Christmas.
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13 Nov, 2017
Tesco's inclusive advert has not been welcomed by everyone [Youtube]
Tesco has found itself under fire for spreading just a little bit too much Christmas cheer with a heartwarming Christmas advert.
"Turkey? Sauerkraut? Pie? Which food makes your Christmas dinner?" Tesco says in a short clip asking customers to describe their favourite foods.
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In a decidedly feel good advert where Tesco declares, "everyone’s welcome at Tesco", some social media users were not happy.
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The social media backlash follows last week upset because Muslims were featured in their Christmas advert.
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Once again, the argument for Halal was dragged in, and calls for a boycott of the high-street chain were made.
Read more: The many missed-steaks of halal slaughter
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While many questioned the need for representation and were upset by Tesco's festive advert, Muslims were quick to correct the misinformation spread by anti-Muslim propagandists.
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On the bright side, at least we know where to avoid the Grinch this year!
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