In America, few things can unite us more than bourbon and its family-centered, time-honored tradition of distilling deep in the rolling Kentucky and Tennessee hills. However, just like it brings together, sometimes bourbon can pull us apart. In today's heated political climate, you might find yourself reaching for a stiff drink whenever a particularly sordid headline is playing on the 24-hour news cycle loop. And sometimes, that news cycle loop is also the same thing that cause a boycott of a beloved American brand. Mila Kunis' comments during "Conan" has certainly sparked that outrage.
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A Jim Beam spokeswoman, Mila Kunis is a strong mother and proud gun owner who can take apart a gun blindfolded. However, she recently made waves when she revealed that as a form of peaceful protest, she has been making monthly donations to Planned Parenthood in Vice President Mike Pence's name.
As soon as she revealed this information, she knew that the backlash would be fierce. However, she might not have predicted that a #BoycottJimBeam social media campaign would follow.
Social media posts full of hate and contempt began filtering after the interview as bourbon drinkers stated they would begin dumping bottles of Jim Beam until they fire Mila Kunis as a spokesperson.
@JimBeam might wanna rethink your spokesperson Mila Kunis, she's making you look bad #BoycottJimBeam
