You'll remember back when the story broke of the horrible animal abuse those pit bulls suffered through Nike dropped him as a spokesperson.Nike has since flip flopped and has signed a new deal with him!At first I thought "I don't own Nike's so I can't hit them where it hurts."My friend Michael informed me that yes,actually I can because Nike owns Converse.I love my Chucks but I love animals more and I can NOT look at myself in the mirror knowing that my money is supporting a company that would use such a disgusting human being to represent them.I am boycotting Chuck Taylor sneakers and I hope you will be too.Here is a good blog post about it that you can read:Nike Flip Flop
Fellow readers I hope you will join me in saying "NO" to Nike,BET and Subway for all playing a part in allowing this chump to line his pockets so thick after the inhumane things he has done.Nike,the ball is in your court now.I have worn Chucks for years but have thrown mine in the trash and I will not purchase a new pair until you drop this scumbag and apologize for this HUGE error in judgment.I hate spineless people and I will not do business with a spineless company.Should have stuck with your original stance of dropping him and NOT picking him back up because for what its worth it DEFINITELY cost you MY dollar.
I'm going to burn mine in protest & send Nike the photo!
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ReplyDeleteIt's such a shame that society is so quick to worship athletes and to pretend that their athletic skills are such a service to us. The day when humanitarians and animal rescuers are lauded with such magnitude - that's the day when we will have it right. When money stops being the driving force behind the public opinion.
ReplyDeleteIt's also a real shame that so many have found it so easy to forget what Michael Vick has done. I have no doubt that he would have kept on doing it if not caught. And that if he could today, he still would. You can't wash that kind of cruel heart away with jail time. There is something inherently horrible in his heart to be able to treat innocent ones in such a way.
OMG...I didn't know this!! I don't wear any nike product..but my son loves converse and I was going to get them the next time my grandkids needed shoes! I won't now!! I will share this and encourage everone not to buy any nike product,or anything from any company that endorses him!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. That guy is a piece of GARBAGE. He absolutely would have kept on doing it if he wasn't caught. I literally hate that guy with a passion
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ReplyDeletewell said! I live in the hampton roads area near where MV and his goons grew up and live now. Next to PETA, he has embarassed the whole area with his antics. They finally turned his old house in surry county into a dog sancuary as was promise in the plea bargain. (mauh) Liz
Unbelievable! I have never owned anything Nike and now I NEVER will. Pull your head out Nike. Are looking to go under?
ReplyDeleteI say lets hang the jerk !!
Unbelievable!!
It awesome to see your post. My husband was just telling me how mad he was that he found out Nike owned Converse. He has never bought Nike in the 8yrs we have been together, but has always loved his chucks.
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing other people take a stance with us, even if we don't know you personally :)
It takes a really bad person to inflict pain on an animal. I agree with the person who said they didn't believe jail time changed MV's heart. I can't forgive him and I don't want to either
ReplyDeleteThank you Des for informing me of this. My husband wears PF Flyers and we will never look at converse the same again! (or Nike for that matter) I guess everything is about the almighty buck.
ReplyDeletei can't believe nike could not find any non-dog killing athletes to use. so sad. no more chucks for me. vans are a cute alternative, though!
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