The controversy surrounding Dylan Mulvaney does not seem to end, as an alleged Tampax commercial featuring the trans activist has emerged online. The tampon advertisement has been circulating on social media, and it has added fuel to the fire around trans people and their representation. Conservatives on Twitter felt enraged by the fact that a biological male was chosen as an ambassador for tampons.
However, as the ad gradually went viral, its legitimacy came into question. A lot of misinformation and fabricated news articles about Dylan Mulvaney have been floating around on the internet. In fact, there were rumors about Anheuser-Busch firing its marketing team for the Dylan Mulvaney x Bud Light campaign. But these were proven to be false, and now fact-checkers are busy with the Tampax commercial.
The Truth Behind Tampax’s New Promotion
Dylan Mulvaney posted videos with Tampax packets, but Tampax clarified on Twitter that they did not work with her. Tampax said they had no sponsorship deal with Dylan Mulvaney. This confirms that the alleged ad is not real.
Thanks for getting in touch. We can confirm that we do not have a sponsorship agreement with Dylan Mulvaney or Jeffrey Marsh.
— Tampax US (@Tampax) April 10, 2023
Dylan made a TikTok video on Day 12 of her transition, where she held some tampons, which caused confusion about her connection to Tampax. She explained that the tampons weren’t for her but for other women who may need them.
Dylan decided to keep tampons with her at all times to help other women who may need them. She said that if someone needed a tampon at her place or in a club bathroom, she would have one for them.
Social media reactions to Dylan Mulvaney’s alleged commercial
Netizens accused Tampax of hiring Dylan to promote its tampons after seeing images on social media. Some users claimed Dylan was paid $10,000 for the promotion.
Out of all of Dylan Mulvaney’s offensive partnerships that mock women, this was without a doubt the single most offensive…promoting Tampax 🧔🏻♀️ pic.twitter.com/3Igm510WX9
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 9, 2023
My goodness, I thought Dylan Mulvaney becoming the face of Nike products for women was bad enough, to see him become a spokesman for Tampax is a sickening level of mockery.
— Chris Rose (@ArchRose90) April 9, 2023
Social media users criticized the brand and the advertisement, calling Tampax “delusional” and the ad “disturbing.” However, others were unsure if Tampax actually partnered with Dylan.
https://twitter.com/obscenepsychoo/status/1646070333001039872?s=20
Dylan Mulvaney is now endorsed by Tampax.
Dylan has never had a period in his life.
Dylan will never get a period.
Don’t be like Dylan.#DelusionalDylan pic.twitter.com/hkyUvHJxMJ— Primod (@chrisprimod) April 10, 2023
Dear Women,
Tampax pays this man $10,000’s to MOCK YOU.
Don’t buy Tampax. pic.twitter.com/WuopDV7K2n
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 9, 2023
Although Tampax and Dylan Mulvaney stated they never collaborated, the confusion still remains on social media. Many people have decided to boycott the brand.
Who is the trans activist, and why is she controversial?
Dylan Mulvaney is a 26-year-old who transitioned from male to female in March 2021. She has reportedly earned over a million dollars from fashion and beauty endorsements. She appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show in March and met with President Biden at the White House last fall.
Dylan Mulvaney has taken advantage of TikTok’s popularity and companies’ desire to promote diversity. She comes from a privileged background and employs a powerful Hollywood team to promote her brand.
However, the trans activist has been facing more criticism than ever. When Nike announced that Mulvaney would model women’s sports apparel, some critics viewed it as an insult. Recently, her partnership with Bud Light, which featured her face on beer cans, led to boycotts from country artists like Travis Tritt and Kid Rock.
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