Reinventing Tradition: Why Robert F. Kennedy’s Super Bowl Commercial Is Causing a Stir
Bobby Shriver was the only Kennedy family member to write a post opposing Robert F. Kennedy’s Super Bowl commercial, but others have also expressed their concerns about it. Third parties like podcast producer Roy Bellamy, writer Jen Chaney, and The Mountain Goats’ drummer Jon Wurster all criticized the ad on different platforms. Even Reddit is divided on the issue, with some users appreciating the ad despite their personal feelings about RFK Jr., while others argue that the commercial undermines his desired public image as an innovator.
Kennedy Family Fallout: Bobby Shriver Stands Alone
While Bobby Shriver was the only Kennedy family member to oppose Robert F. Kennedy’s Super Bowl commercial, the fallout extended much further. Mark Shriver and Maria Shriver both reshared their brother’s statement on X, indicating a clear division within the family over the campaign. Public figures like podcast producer Roy Bellamy, writer Jen Chaney, and The Mountain Goats’ drummer Jon Wurster also expressed their criticisms of the ad online, while users on Reddit had mixed feelings about its appropriateness.
Divided Reactions on Social Media: Twitter and Reddit Weigh In
Robert F. Kennedy’s Super Bowl commercial received a mix of reactions from users on social media platforms. Many criticized the ad’s content, while others expressed their appreciation despite their personal feelings about RFK Jr. The conflict extended to Reddit, where users debated the commercial’s appropriateness in a thread dedicated to a browser-based video game. While some admired the ad, others argued that it undermined RFK Jr.’s public image as an innovator.
Mixed Discourse Following the Super Bowl: A Closer Look at RFK Jr.’s Campaign
Despite generating significant discussions, Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign following the Super Bowl didn’t receive entirely positive feedback. While some appreciated the ad regardless of their personal views on RFK Jr., others believed that its content undermined his desired public image as an innovator. The fallout extended beyond the Kennedy family, sparking divisive reactions from various online communities.