Media Calls For Skittles Boycott Against Marshawn Lynch

Not only are the media crying foul because Marshawn won’t talk this week, they’re declaring his Skittles presser advert offensive. From the National Sports Journalism Center:

The whole thing is extremely lame. He opens by saying, “I’m thankful for the opportunity to have Skittles ask me questions today.” Of course, he is. Skittles probably paid him big money for the charade, likely much more than those annoying reporters who insist on asking him real questions.

Lynch then continued his shameless act at Super Bowl media day Tuesday. He stayed for less than five minutes and repeatedly said, “”I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” Naturally, he downed a few Skittles for the cameras. For the exposure, the candy probably will pay for the hefty NFL fines that are sure to come his way.

Lynch’s media stance now has become a big story. However, at its core is one basic element: Respect.

…In a few years, he will be out of the league, counting his money and eating his Skittles. However, sports journalists, and people who value some sense of decency, can make their voices heard by boycotting Lynch’s sponsor, Skittles. Hold the candy accountable for assisting Lynch in mocking the media with the phony press conference.

So there you go: if you want to support these grown-up reporters who know they’re not going to get an answer yet still show up to his podium (with a larger crowd than the allegedly cheating Pats coach), don’t eat candy.

Read more at SportsJournalism.org.

 

 

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