Belvedere Vodka Apologizes for Rapey Ad on Facebook

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Belvedere vodka's recent tradition of whipping up cutesy little ads for its Facebook page hit a snag Friday, when it posted the image above—featuring a dude who clearly doesn't know when to say when. The brand's Facebook and Twitter pages were immediately inundated with howling protests, and the image quickly disappeared—replaced by notes of apology. "We sincerely apologize to any of our fans who were offended by our recent post and related comments. As always, we continue to be an advocate of safe and responsible drinking," the brand says.

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