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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBonehead Jay Cutler loses Uber Eats ad gig over anti-masking views
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2021/08/15/jay-cutler-uber-eats-dropped-me-ad-campaign-over-anti-mask-views/8146176002/"Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler announced on Twitter that he has been dropped from an Uber Eats ad campaign over his views on mask mandates for children in schools.
"Lost a commercial with Uber eats partnering with the NFL," Cutler wrote on Twitter. "Was going to film in LA, 'views aren't aligned.' Guess they don't like future School board members. Frees up my weekend."
The 38-year-old Cutler only recently returned to Twitter and has used the social media platform to voice his displeasure with health regulations related to the coronavirus pandemic, including mask mandates.
The one-time Pro Bowl passer-turned-reality TV star also has hinted at a possible run for school board in Tennessee over mask mandates.
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"We are proud of all the work Uber has done over the last year to help get as many people vaccinated as possible. As such, we prefer to partner with those who support that work," an Uber spokeswoman said in a statement to USA TODAY."...(more)
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Bonehead Jay Cutler loses Uber Eats ad gig over anti-masking views (Original Post)
Tanuki
Aug 2021
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MustLoveBeagles
(11,599 posts)1. Uber made the right decision
Tetrachloride
(7,839 posts)2. I am the American football historian of my family.
Sports management is as uneven as any corporation.
Eventually, some teams will lead the way in getting rid of such players.
Id be a hardcase and get him for liability.
Ziggysmom
(3,407 posts)3. He sucked as a quarterback, too. Now he sucks as a parent.
RockRaven
(14,966 posts)4. Notorious enormous jerk remains enormous jerk. Details at 11...
Blue Owl
(50,360 posts)5. Mr. Pick Six is now picking his own nose