Sylvester Stallone was recently rumored to have declined a $100 million deal from Bud Light, the beer company currently facing a boycott due to its perceived woke marketing. The rumor gained traction quickly on social media, with many hailing Stallone as the real man. However, it has been revealed that the rumor is, in fact,

Sylvester Stallone was recently rumored to have declined a $100 million deal from Bud Light, the beer company currently facing a boycott due to its perceived ‘woke’ marketing. The rumor gained traction quickly on social media, with many hailing Stallone as the ‘real man’. However, it has been revealed that the rumor is, in fact, untrue and originated from a satirical article published on an online platform.

The Bud Light controversy began when trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney endorsed the beer brand on her Instagram page. It triggered a backlash from American conservatives who criticized the sponsorship as an overly politicized marketing move.

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Sylvester Stallone Falsely Applauded Over Fake News

The news about Sylvester Stallone turning down a $100 million deal from Bud Light first surfaced on the site SPACEXMANIA. Unbeknownst to fans, the website is famously known for its satirical articles. Unfortunately, some fans took the story seriously and spread the news across various social media platforms. The website wrote in their satirical article:

“Sylvester Stallone’s decision to decline Bud Light’s offer was accompanied by a powerful statement: ‘I’m not saving your woke brand.’ These few words encapsulate the core of his decision.”

A conservative Facebook page posted the news without realizing it was a satire. The now-deleted post garnered many supporters for The Expendables actor. Reuters fact-checked the information and confirmed its satirical nature. According to them, fans flooded the comment section of the post with support for Sylvester Stallone, stating things like, “A real man who can’t be bought,” “Smart man,” and “Love him even more !!”

Stallone, who starred in the Rocky and Rambo series in the ’80s and ’90s, is widely celebrated as a symbol of machismo in Hollywood. The deliberate inclusion of Stallone’s name in the satirical piece appears to play on his tough-guy image. However, SPACEXMANIA has made it clear in its disclaimer that the article should not be taken seriously and is intended purely as satire.

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What Was The Bud Light Controversy?

Bud Light’s marketing campaign involving the trans activist, Dylan Mulvaney, sparked discontent among American conservative groups. Mulvaney posted a promotional video for the brand on her Instagram on April 1, 2023. In the less-than-a-minute video, she announced a $15,000 giveaway sponsored by the company during March Madness. The company also sent her a tallboy can with her face on it to celebrate her TikTok series, Days of Girlhood.

Many critics, including country singer Kid Rock, accused the company of using ‘woke’ campaigns to appeal to its customers. They instigated a boycott against the beer company. Bud Light’s sales fell between 11 and 26% in the following months, and the stock price of its parent company, AB InBev, fell by 20%. The boycott also pushed the brand to second place in the top-selling beer in the U.S., after 20 years at the top. (via The New York Times).

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Bud Light also faced criticism from the LGBTQ community for its lukewarm response to the controversy. Mulvaney shared that she has been a victim of cyberbullying and transphobia since this incident.

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