to Whoopie:
Posted on 07/15/2004 12:11:55 AM PDT by kattracks
[snip]Goldberg began promoting Slim-Fast early this year with the slogan "I'm a Big Loser" — which now has an ironic double meaning.
The statement was issued by Slim-Fast vice president Terry Olson rather than the major Democratic donor who is the company's president, F. Daniel Abraham.
Abraham and his wife — who are big supporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) — have given at least $1.2 million to Democratic-leaning groups working to defeat Bush.
Campaign records show no donations by Olson.
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Irate Republican activists began burning up the Internet with calls to boycott Slim-Fast and Internet links to send protest emails to the company and its parent, Unilever.
The anti-Slim-Fast activists also traded proposed language for protest letters and phone calls as well as information on which alternate diet shake was the best substitute.
Bush campaign spokesman Steve Schmidt last night declined comment on Slim-Fast's move but reiterated his demand that Kerry release the video of the Bush-bashing "so Americans can see what John Kerry sees as America's heart and soul."
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(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
Ain't that a kick in the teeth--couldn't happen to a nicer girl.
This story has really made my day. She's poison for any future endorsements. This reminds me of the backlash when Roseanne made a mockery of the Star-Spangled Banner at that baseball game. Even better because Whoppi Cushion lost her job and must feel humiliated.
Their reply to my email:
Dear XXX,
This is an auto-generated response to let you know that we've received your message.
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We want to provide the best support possible to help you achieve your goals with The Slim·Fast Plan. Please don't hesitate to call us toll free at 1-800-SLIM-FAST as e-mail responses may take 1-2 days.
On 07/14/2004 you wrote:
Keep Whoopi Lose my whole family as customers. You decide. Bye-
Please tell your friends about Slim-Fast.com, and be sure to visit us again soon!
Sincerely,
The Slim·Fast Consumer Support Team
Score another one for the good guys!
But the left is complaining to SlimFast now...
Send a letter thanking SlimFast for letting Whoopi go... support@slimfast.com
the cat is cute
What are you afraid of Johnny .. RELEASE THE TAPE!!!
They're scared to death,that America gets to see them at their"finest",behind closed doors.LOL
Actually, I suspect the libs will complain about a lack of free speech .. their standard complaint.
Now comes word that just a few days after the VP roll-out which was expwcted to catapault the ticket into the polling stratosphere, Kerry/Eddy are down 15 points in North Carolina.
Gosh, really bad news for the Dim ticket.
Worse of all, Whoppi's vile performance and Michael Moore's hate-filled movie both failed to have the desired effect.
Drats. This could mwan "big" and I mean "big" trouble. I hear Whoppi and Moore are going on an eating binge together out of frustration.
The two Hollywarped weirdos were last seen at Whole Foods stocking up on several half-gallons Haagen Dasz Dulce de Leche, ten large bags of sour cream and onion kettle chips, a dozen boxes of mallow-mars, couple boxes assorted donuts, six BBQ chickens, five pounds of potato salad with extra mayo, and a case of diet coke.
down 15 points???
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Just wrote....
I'm the Grandma who wrote you that if Whoopi continued to sponsor SlimFast, I would pay for my adult children and grandchildren's alternative diet drink. Well... they'll be continuing w/ SlimFast now that Whoopi is gone... and guess what? I'm STILL gonna' pay. Thank you so much for helping to CLEAN UP AMERICA.
How will No-Bounce Eddie explain bombing in his home state?
For crying out loud, his own constituency can't stand him.
This story appears to have legs. This really puts the dems in a tight spot. If the Kerry campaign doesn't release the video, it could mean a nasty PR decision on their part.
I would like to see a drastic reduction in the purchase of any slim-fast products(boycott) We need to hit these liberal cause sponsors hard in the wallet. They knew the leftist agenda of Stuppy goldbloom, and so they should pay the price. We should not let them off with a slap on the wrist. President Bush, is a man of integrity and his character is above reproach. The liberals hate him because he is not a pervert, sexual predator,is a true leader, is religious and makes things happen. Vote democat, it's easier than getting a job. Bush/Cheny 2004. Let's Roll!!!
WONDERFUL :-)
Thanks Tamsey. I agree that we should send a thank you to them.
Regardless of the company president's democratic donations.
I sent them an email.
On 07/14/2004 you wrote:
Err... I retract my previous comment about not buying Slim Fast.
I will make a point to buy your product (The strawberry and chocolate shake this week) tomorrow.
Good. I just started the "Zone Diet".
Thank you for your rapid and timely response, just in time for my diet.
I should let you know several thousand people in my group are also aware of this and are very appreciative of the fast action taken in this manner.
And on the matter of the Whoopie thing, I'd like to congratulate Slim Fast on it's rapid shedding of some 200lbs of ugly fat.
Your product will be welcome in our home.
Abraham and his wife — who are big supporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) — have given at least $1.2 million to Democratic-leaning groups working to defeat Bush.
Buying their product puts your money into hanoi john's pocket.
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