Coke Drops Gay Wedding From Irish Version of Heartwarming New Ad

Brand cites country's lack of same-sex marriage

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Coca-Cola took a bold step when it included a gay marriage in the anthem spot for its new global campaign, but now gay-rights advocates say the brand is already backing down on its support by editing the scene out of an Irish version of the ad.

The "Reasons to Believe" anthem spot posted online and running in the Netherlands, Norway and Great Britain features an array of happy moments, including a same-sex male couple getting married.

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