Pepsi president likens U.S. to middle finger (Food giant now doing damage control in wake of speech)

WorldNetDaily ^ | May 20, 2005 | Joe Kovacs

[An American Patriot]

The remarks by Indra Nooyi, an India-born woman who also serves as PepsiCo's chief financial officer, came during a speech Sunday to graduates at Columbia Business School. Nooyi then went on to say the five major continents in the world can each be represented by a finger on the hand. She said Africa was the pinkie; She said our thumb is Asia; Europe was compared to the index finger; South America, including Latin America, was likened to the ring finger; She said her analogy "leaves the long, middle finger for North America, and in particular, the United States.

[Hand em their arse]

Hey Indra!!

Unfortunately you can't see me so I'll describe for you... Right now, I sticking up my middle finger directly into your ugly-ass face but, in addition because you also can't hear me, f*ck you...

[handy]

[handy]

And here's another one...

[krunkygirl]

that is a great visual depiction of respective philosophies...

[SerpentDove]

Emailed.

"I have read Indra Nooyi's speech, and read her lame non-apology apology.

Fortunately, in today's market, choices abound and it will be very easy to stop purchasing Pepsi products, which is exactly what I will do.

Thank you for your time, and please don't respond with an email. I will watch the papers to decide what I will do in the future, based on your course of action."

XXXXX

[SerpentDove]

" I have come to realize that my words and examples about America unintentionally depicted our country negatively"

Yeah, she probably didn't realize that portraying America "in particular" as the middle finger, could be misconstrued.

LOL, that's a hot one.

[reagan_fanatic]

Following my remarks to the graduating class of Columbia University’s Business School in New York City, I have come to realize that my words and examples about America unintentionally depicted our country negatively and hurt people.

I appreciate the honest comments that have been shared with me since then, and am deeply sorry for offending anyone. I love America unshakably – without hesitation – and am extremely grateful for the opportunities and support our great nation has always provided me.

Over the years I’ve witnessed and advised others how a thoughtless gesture or comment can hurt good, caring people. Regrettably, I’ve proven my own point. Please accept my sincere apologies.

– Indra Nooyi

Translation: Sorry I got caught.

[krunkygirl]

If you wish, let them (PepsiCo) know how you really feel:

1-800-433-2652 PepsiCo Public Relations

[Momto2]

Translation: Sorry I got caught.

Exactly!! When I just called Pepsi - they even repeated that "non-apology, apology" to me stating "She sincerely regrets if she offended anyone"!!! I said, "That is exactly the point - she isn't apologizing for her disgusting abuse of our country - only that I (and others) were offended".

Kim said she would pass on my comments!

[krunkygirl]

bad news...I just checked Pepsi's stock price on the market today (PEP)... it is UP $.03 a share!

[Xenalyte]

Jeez, Neb, Jeeper's in the Air Force, not stupid. Why are you trying to get him to drink antifreeze?

[krunkygirl]

It's about to get a lot hotter for Ms. Nooyi and Pepsi: Rush has just touched on this Pepsi debacle...

[krunkygirl]

Actually, even tho' Rush has mentioned it, Hugh Hewitt is REALLY on it...He invited Ms. Nooyi on his show yesterday, but, as you might expect, Ms. N was a "no show."

[soundandvision]

"No fry -- chipppp"

[SerpentDove]

In which of his 3 hours did he mention it? I'll listen in Dallas. THX

[hershey]

Her remarks will cost Pepsico millions. She might even get canned.

[krunkygirl]

last 30 minutes of show

[SerpentDove]

Thanks!

[pyx]

A Message from Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo President and CFO Following my remarks to the graduating class of Columbia University’s Business School in New York City, I have come to realize that my words and examples about America unintentionally depicted our country negatively and hurt people.

I appreciate the honest comments that have been shared with me since then, and am deeply sorry for offending anyone. I love America unshakably – without hesitation – and am extremely grateful for the opportunities and support our great nation has always provided me.

Over the years I’ve witnessed and advised others how a thoughtless gesture or comment can hurt good, caring people. Regrettably, I’ve proven my own point. Please accept my sincere apologies.

– Indra Nooyi


Dear Indra Nooya,

Let me share this with you;

BUSTED !

You're a liar because in your speech you also said,


"However, if used inappropriately – just like the U.S. itself, the middle finger can convey a negative message and get us in trouble,"

Which means you fully understand the nuances and the double entendre of the insulting analogy YOU used.


You thought you'd be cool, hep, one of the in crowd, when you used your middle finger analogy of the United States. The only thing you regret is, getting called on it. Rather than come clean, you continue the scharade with obfiscation. No one makes it to the level you've made in business by being dumb. As an Officer Of PepsiCo, you gambled your future that your cutsie double entendre would go over big with the young crowd and, guess what ? You lost.

Now suck it up, like a grown up, stop playing innocent bullsh!t games with the pretense that you don't understand the nuances of the language and take the lumps you have so richly earned.

Just remember this Indra, all those years your parents took those sh!tty jobs and worked their a$$es off for you, just so YOU would have a better future, have been carelessly flushed down the toilet. You shamed yourself and the hard work of your family because you thought it was the "in thing" to diss America and more especially, you MISCALCULATED the reaction to your words. Enjoy your time off.

A Pissed Off American

[mlstier]

Sometimes, you just have to stand alone. ;-)