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Shoe company HEYDUDE faces backlash over frat Instagram ad

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HEYDUDE, a shoe company, is facing backlash for a collaborative Instagram post with a University of Florida fraternity. The controversy stems from allegations of sexual cyberharassment against two former members of the fraternity, which has led to public disapproval of the advertisement. AI

RANK_REASON The story concerns a social media controversy involving a brand and a university group, lacking broader industry impact or newsworthiness.

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Shoe company HEYDUDE faces backlash over frat Instagram ad

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 This Shoe Company’s Instagram Ad With a Frat Is Pissing People Off A collaborative Instagram post between footwear line HEYDUDE and a University of Florida fr

    📰 This Shoe Company’s Instagram Ad With a Frat Is Pissing People Off A collaborative Instagram post between footwear line HEYDUDE and a University of Florida frat is sparking backlash due to sexual cyberharassment allegations against two former members. 📰 Source: Feed: All Latest…

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