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cynatnite

(31,011 posts) Fri Sep 27, 2013, 04:45 PM Sep 2013

Worst Apology EVER! [View all]

"With reference to remarks made yesterday to an Italian radio program, I apologize if my words have generated controversy or misunderstanding, or if they hurt someone's sensitivity," Guido Barilla said in a statement. "In the interview I simply wished to underline the central role the woman plays within the family."

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/barilla-president-apologizes-gays-pasta-ads/story?id=20383754

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Worst Apology EVER! [View all] cynatnite Sep 2013 OP

so instead of being homophobic, he chooses sexism for his apology. sure. womans job to cook the seabeyond Sep 2013 #1

"I'm sorry for being unclear. I did Stupid Thing A, but I really meant to do Stupid Thing B." (nt) Posteritatis Sep 2013 #2

lol. ya. that. cute. nt seabeyond Sep 2013 #3

That hole is getting pretty deep. Wait Wut Sep 2013 #4

"if they hurt someone's sensitivity" icymist Sep 2013 #5

Wow. Barilla is on its way back to a small family business. WinkyDink Sep 2013 #6

that is not an apology Skittles Sep 2013 #7

He would have been better off issuing no apology at all. TroglodyteScholar Sep 2013 #8

Take 2: A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2013 #9

oh. well see. sincerity. owning it. saying he needs to learn and will listen. much better. nt seabeyond Sep 2013 #11

Yes, I agree, he is very truly sincerely A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2013 #12

ya. i got ya on that. he is not getting my business. but, if he learns and grows because of the seabeyond Sep 2013 #13

I'm all for learning & growing. A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2013 #15

lol lol. yes. me, two. nt seabeyond Sep 2013 #16

oops. Warren DeMontague Sep 2013 #10

Hey dude barilla...I shop with my sensitive wallet.. Tikki Sep 2013 #14

Please take the time to send your comments here: rhett o rick Sep 2013 #17

If FB is anything to go by, everyone is dumping pasta Barilla SaveAmerica Sep 2013 #18