Posted on 09/11/2020 3:16:14 AM PDT by rickmichaels
High-end athletic apparel maker Lululemon has come under fire for inviting followers on Twitter to a workshop teaching people how to 'resist capitalism'.
The Zoom meeting planned for later this month is to be hosted by company brand ambassador Rebby Kern.
The 'Decolonizing Gender' workshop is 'to unveil historical erasure and resist capitalism'.
The irony of the company, which is worth more than $45 billion, hosting such an event was not lost on social media users who were quick to mock the clothing firm for such double standards.
'Lululemon hosting a workshop to "resist capitalism" while selling us $180 yoga pants is peak 2020' tweeted Kevin Duffey.
'WHY, @lululemon, are you pushing an anti-capitalist Marxist workshop when you ONLY exist because of capitalism?' wrote Mattea Merta on Twitter.
''Resist capitalism" by not purchasing lululemon goods,' wrote another user in a short but succinct tweet.
Journalist Brent Scher appeared to point out the absurdity of the company hosting the workshop by simply stating the facts: 'Lululemon, a company worth $45.5 billion best known for selling $100 leggings made by tortured overseas laborers, invited its social media followers to learn how to "resist capitalism" this weekend.'
The clashing of doctrines was also noted by theologian Owen Strachan.
'Lululemon: our pants are $128 Also Lululemon: we're totally "resisting capitalism"' he wrote.
'All wokeness aside...resist capitalism? I see this happen over and over and can't fully wrap my head around how these brands survive these suicidal campaigns. They can easily be called on their hypocrisy, just to begin with: they outsource everything they manufacture, even IT!' wrote another savvy commentator.
'If Lululemon is interested in resisting capitalism, then why isn't it registered as a non-profit?' joked another follower.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Yes, these are aimed at the Amy and Kristin’s of the Asian/Anglo world who have two salads a day. College-educated, Millenial or wealthy cougars who use high-end clothing.
The irony here is thick. Just another reason to not buy the clothing.
And then give away all of his ill-gained wealth. 8>)
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.