via Latest & Breaking News on Fox News <p>HelloFresh is facing online backlash after a <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nfls-main-social-media-accounts-remained-silent-pride-month-first-day-" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pride Month social media post</a> featuring a sexual joke drew criticism from users who accused the meal-kit company of promoting explicit content under the guise of corporate activism.</p><p>The company ignited debate after suggesting its high-fiber meals could help customers who were "prepping" for Pride Month festivities, prompting critics to accuse the brand of making inappropriate sexual references while supporters praised the post's humor.</p><p>In a Friday <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNQJRmRkz3/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">post on Instagram</a>, the company wrote, "We know eating isn’t always a top priority this month. We respect that. But for those of you who are ... prepping ... we have an extensive lineup of high-fiber recipes available. Happy Pride."</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/gavin-newsom-faces-left-wing-backlash-over-cheap-homophobia-jokes-targeting-gop-rivals-social-media" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>GAVIN NEWSOM FACES LEFT-WING BACKLASH OVER 'CHEAP HOMOPHOBIA JOKES' TARGETING GOP RIVALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></a></p><p>Some responses to the post were positive, with one user in the comment section writing, "Unhinged," with laughing emojis, while another commenter asked, "How about a Pride month discount code??," saying the code should be "BOTTOMSUP."</p><p>HelloFresh replied, "Use code BOTTOMSUP for a Pride Month discount." </p><p>Another person wrote, "I wHOLE heartedly thank you for your support & service," while another said, "This is what happens when a brand trusts its marketing team. Excellent work."</p><p>Comedian <a href="https://x.com/WadeMiller/status/2063657171393327385/photo/4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Seth Lowery wrote</a>, "Fiber is such a mystery, bc it helps people get their gut in order and also helps people get their guts rearranged."</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/airline-celebrates-pride-month-all-2slgbtqia-flight" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>AIRLINE CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH WITH 'ALL-2SLGBTQIA FLIGHT'</strong></a></p><p>Many people also shared their thoughts about the post on X, with <a href="https://x.com/Irisposting/status/2062957711633928632" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u>one person writing</u></a>, "I know what they're getting at but this is still a WILD thing to say when groceries are at an all-time high and people are being forced to starve." </p><p><a href="https://x.com/cutieflyx/status/2063079905659891974" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u>Another X user</u></a> shared several screenshots of Pride Month posts from various companies and wrote, "the hello fresh one is actually sick and twisted" with an upside-down smiley face emoji. </p><p><a href="https://x.com/HazelAppleyard/status/2063581240486219819" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">One user on X</a> shared a screenshot of Hello Fresh’s Instagram post and wrote, "I thought there was no way this was real … it had to be parody … so I looked it up myself. It’s real. @HelloFresh are advertising their product as being good for clearing out your rectum in preparation for anal s*x during Pride Month. I’m so done with this timeline."</p><p>Wade Miller, executive director of Center for Renewing America, also shared a screenshot of the post and wrote, "Interesting choice by @HelloFresh. It wasn’t enough for them to merely <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/governments-pansexual-panromantic-pride-day-post-sparks-backlash-glad-type-bulls-end" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celebrate Pride Month</a>, they went the extra mile in associating their food with human a--holes, enemas, and sh--. Bold strategy. Unsubscribed."</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ex-nfl-star-dez-bryant-slams-leagues-pride-month-messaging-far-from-right" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>EX-NFL STAR DEZ BRYANT SLAMS LEAGUE'S PRIDE MONTH MESSAGING: 'FAR FROM RIGHT'</u></strong></a></p><p>One <a href="https://x.com/aniobrien/status/2063893577395274198" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u>self-described lesbian</u></a> on X, identified as Ani O'Brien, wrote in part, "As a lesbian, I am so tired of this nonsense. I am <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/seattle-pride-faces-budget-shortfall-corporate-sponsorships-dwindle-amid-anti-dei-shift" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tired of corporate Pride</a> and activist Pride. This week HelloFresh decided that the best way to celebrate Pride Month was to post jokes about preparing for anal sex and offering high-fibre recipes to help people 'prep.' They then doubled down with a discount code called BOTTOMSUP. Inclusion! WOO!" followed by an eye-roll emoji.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fox News Digital</a> reached out to HelloFresh for comment but did not immediately receive a response.</p>https://ift.tt/oAlCzis