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Bud Light?," Musk wrote. Like Bud Sh***y. Who even consumes that?
The post instantly gained a lot of attention after other Twitter users commented that they agreed with Musk's assessment of the beer.
Others, on the other hand, were eager to condemn the billionaire for his remarks, labelling them offensive and out of date.
Musk tweeted once more in reaction to the criticism, adding, "Hey, I'm just being honest. It's a lousy beer, Bud Lite.
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You can consume something that tastes like water if you want to. I won't pretend that it's good, though.
The incident has spawned a discussion about the influence social media has on public opinion as well as whether or not prominent personalities like Elon Musk should use their platforms to share their personal thoughts about goods and companies.
Whatever your position on the matter, it's obvious that Musk's remarks have put Bud Light on the defensive.
Can the world's largest beer company be able to withstand the backlash, or will it need to rebrand and reformulate in order to regain the faith of its customers? Time will only tell.
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