Hellmann's References Past Gaffe in Response to Pedro Sola's Dog Comments

The controversy surrounding Mexican TV host Pedro Sola's remarks about dogs has prompted a notable reaction from the mayonnaise brand Hellmann's. The brand engaged with the situation on social media, initially referencing a famous on-air incident from 2007 where Sola mistakenly promoted a rival mayonnaise brand.

In a post that evoked Sola's infamous line, "Ni me lo mencionen" (Don't even mention it to me), Hellmann's recalled their past public disagreement. The brand then directly addressed the current controversy by stating, "We love and respect doggies here," aligning itself with the public outcry against animal mistreatment and Sola's comments.

This move by Hellmann's follows similar actions by other brands. Panditas, Clorets, Halls, and Trident, all part of Mondelēz International, announced they are pulling their advertising from Sola's program, "Ventaneando." The company issued a statement condemning animal abuse and emphasizing that the hosts' views are their own and do not represent the brand's values.

Sola's controversial statements, made on "Ventaneando," expressed his dislike for seeing dogs in public spaces like shopping malls and restaurants, even suggesting he felt like throwing poisoned meat at them. These comments have sparked widespread criticism and led to the withdrawal of advertising support from his show.

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Ni me lo mencionen, hace mucho no hablamos.