Comments Thread For: Pacquiao Smiles, Negotiating With New Sports Apparel Sponsors

[DeadLikeMe]

It's not going to be anybody. They're going to keep saying it is a mystery sponsor and the deal is worth millions but nobody can know who it is. His ******ed ass fans will believe it too .

[The Big Dunn]

It's not going to be anybody. They're going to keep saying it is a mystery sponsor and the deal is worth millions but nobody can know who it is. His ******ed ass fans will believe it too .

Why wouldn't they. Companies, especially in the US, jump at the chance to get a gay bashing, lying, barely able to speak English, boxer that looked pathetic while losing the biggest fight ever; to sell their products.

[ShoulderRoll]

Chick Fil A would be a perfect substitute for Nike. They would keep Manny's all-male entourage of 60 (hmmmn) well-fed.

By your definition of "righteous," a company can be righteous as long as it doesn't "blackball" people for expressing religious beliefs? Suppose that same company uses child labor. Still righteous?

Child labor should not be appropriate either. Which Nike uses so they are two-time losers anyway (not to mention adult sweatshop laborers on top of that.)

Pac is better off without them.

[bigjer88]

Child labor should not be appropriate either. Which Nike uses so they are two-time losers anyway (not to mention adult sweatshop laborers on top of that.)

Pac is better off without them.

That's true on the child labor front...

Suppose Chick Fil A tortured the chickens it put on your plate. Would it be righteous in your eyes simply because it is pro-life or decries ****sexuality?

The closer you look, the more you realize that words like "righteous" don't apply in mass commerce. Nike made a business decision, not a philosophical one.

[ShoulderRoll]

The closer you look, the more you realize that words like "righteous" don't apply in mass commerce.

That's not true at all. A lot of companies these days are trying to do business in a conscientious fashion. Whether it be organic, non-GMO, dolphin safe, or numerous other initiatives you will find many businesses who are trying to make a profit while still being good citizens of the planet.

If Chick Fil A tortured their chickens or kept them in dirty, abusive conditions then they wouldn't be a righteous company. But I doubt they do that though, usually when the founders of the company are good religious people that ethic spreads from the top down to the rest of the enterprise.

[Fetta]

Probably under armor... they got those duck dynasty guys

I remember this. It was about 2/3 years ago and they received pressure but decided to stick with them but did it very quietly. Sent out a small 3/4 sentence long explanation. We use UA for some of our clients promotional marketing and when this went down i had a few who refused to use them, didnt ask why but knew it was related. Thats stance has softened cause its a great product.

If Pac does get them then awesome for him but i would be surprised if they take a chance again on something like this.

[Mayabang]

It's really easy to determine. Brands that don't blackball people for defending the Bible are the brands that Christians can feel comfortable supporting.

Chick Fil A is a perfect example. They themselves have been persecuted by the gay agenda but stood strong and defended their beliefs. They would probably be an awesome choice for Manny to reach out to.

Fuck Chick Fil A...for being closed on Sundays

I was craving for it one day until I found out they're so religious that they're closed on Sundays! Wasted my time and gas driving to local mall foodcourt.

[DeadLikeMe]

I remember this. It was about 2/3 years ago and they received pressure but decided to stick with them but did it very quietly. Sent out a small 3/4 sentence long explanation. We use UA for some of our clients promotional marketing and when this went down i had a few who refused to use them, didnt ask why but knew it was related. Thats stance has softened cause its a great product.

If Pac does get them then awesome for him but i would be surprised if they take a chance again on something like this.

It killed Duck Dynasty regardless. Those guys went from on top of the world to nowhere to be seen.

[Fetta]

It killed Duck Dynasty regardless. Those guys went from on top of the world to nowhere to be seen.

That and the show got boring. I used to like it but after 3 seasons i was done and that 3rd season i didnt even finish. Not even sure if its still on

[RussB23]

yea no one is going to sign with him.