What a Whopper of a mistake.
Burger King apologizes and deletes tweet that said "women belong in the kitchen"
The internet, where noone overreacts, and everybody already knows the intent...
It still amazes me how triggered some people get
I think the tweet was tongue in cheek, while actually trying to promote women to better advantage. It's so hard in this world to find a way to use humor with beneficial intent that won't offend anyone. The older I get the easier it is to let some things go, as I realize they are making fun of the old ways of thinking. Unfortunately for some, it's too soon.
They were trying to promote a culinary scholarship program for women. No good deed goes unpunished.
Yes, butcould have chosen almost any other phrase. Imagine if it were a minority they were talking about, and then you know how it would feel.