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America's "Long Middle Finger"An awkward description of the U.S. as "the long middle finger" of the world set off a blogosphere brouhaha for PepsiCo (PEP ) President and CFO Indra Nooyi.
Speaking at Columbia University on May 15, Nooyi likened five major continents to her hand -- with the U.S. (not a continent) the middle one and Africa the often-ignored pinkie. As she put it: "Each of us...must be careful that when we extend our arm in a business or political sense, we take pains to assure we are giving a hand...not the finger. . . .
Unfortunately, I think this is how the rest of the world looks at the U.S.
A burst of online outrage followed, forcing Pepsi to post an apology on its Web page.
Nooyi issued a statement saying: "I love America unshakably" and "am extremely grateful" for its opportunities, but has yet to offer a personal apology for her insulting remarks.
(We have not permitted Pepsi products in our home since May.)
Speaking at Columbia University on May 15, Nooyi likened five major continents to her hand -- with the U.S. (not a continent) the middle one and Africa the often-ignored pinkie. As she put it: "Each of us...must be careful that when we extend our arm in a business or political sense, we take pains to assure we are giving a hand...not the finger. . . .
Unfortunately, I think this is how the rest of the world looks at the U.S.
A burst of online outrage followed, forcing Pepsi to post an apology on its Web page.
Nooyi issued a statement saying: "I love America unshakably" and "am extremely grateful" for its opportunities, but has yet to offer a personal apology for her insulting remarks.
(We have not permitted Pepsi products in our home since May.)
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