Durex India's 'Let the Sparks Fly' Diwali Tweet Promoting 'Mutual Climax Condoms' Makes Twitterati Angry, Users Report Ad
The condom brand, known for its innovative ads and promotions, faced the backclash on the social media site for promoting its new product under the guise of wishing Happy Diwali on Twitter. The controversial tweet also comes with the link that takes customers to the Amazon shopping website selling the product.
Mumbai, October 26: Durex India, the condom brand, has come under fire from users on Twitter after one of its 'Diwali' tweet offended several people. The condom brand, known for its innovative ads and promotions, faced the backclash on the social media site for promoting its new product under the guise of wishing #HappyDiwali on Twitter. The controversial tweet also comes with the link that takes customers to the Amazon shopping website selling the product. The product promoted in the controversial tweet is named "Durex Mutual Climax Condoms." Durex Condoms Share Funny iPhone 11 Meme, Includes Epic Night Mode to Slomo Climax in the Hilarious Twitter Ad.
The tweet generated angry response and comments. "This is a clear Hindu festival degradation," said an angry user. Others complained about the timing of the ad. Durex Condom India Says ‘Ride Safe’ in Its New Traffic Rules Twitter Ad and Our Inner Pervs Can’t Help Sniggering.
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Another Angry User Reporting the Ad
Wayward Reactions
The ad shows a bottle and two crackers known as "rocket-bomb" inside it to highlight the theme of mutual climax condoms. However, unlike the earlier Durax ads, this ad was not appreciated by Twitter users. Instead, it invited tweets of criticism and angry response from users. However, Durex India did not withdraw the ad or issue an apology.
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