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Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
Sun Aug 15, 2021, 10:27 PM Aug 2021

Bonehead 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 OP
Uber made the right decision MustLoveBeagles Aug 2021 #1
I am the American football historian of my family. Tetrachloride Aug 2021 #2
He sucked as a quarterback, too. Now he sucks as a parent. Ziggysmom Aug 2021 #3
Notorious enormous jerk remains enormous jerk. Details at 11... RockRaven Aug 2021 #4
Mr. Pick Six is now picking his own nose Blue Owl Aug 2021 #5

Tetrachloride

(7,839 posts)
2. I am the American football historian of my family.
Sun Aug 15, 2021, 10:41 PM
Aug 2021

Sports management is as uneven as any corporation.

Eventually, some teams will lead the way in getting rid of such players.

I’d be a hardcase and get him for liability.

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