New Gillette advertisement takes on #MeToo topics and asks 'Is this the best a man can get?'

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
New Gillette advertisement takes on #metoo topics and asks "is this the best a man can get?"
New Gillette advertisement takes on #metoo topics and asks "is this the best a man can get?"

Gillette is making waves for its new ad that draws inspiration from the Me Too movement.[br /][br /]The razor company is long known for its "The Best A Man Can Get" slogan, but now they're asking "Is this the best a man can get?"[br /][Ads /][br /]The almost two minute video tackles issues like bullying, sexual harassment and toxic masculinity.[br /][br /][b]RELATED: [url HREF="https://abc7news.com/silence-breaker-adama-iwu-discusses-activism-me-too-movement/3179241/" TARGET="" REL=""]Silence breaker Adama Iwu discusses activism, Me Too movement[/url][/b][br /][/url][br /][br /]While many are praising the ad, others are threatening to boycott the company.[br /][br /]Gillette officials say they wanted to spark debate to inspire change.[br /][Ads /][br /]Consumer Goods giant Proctor and Gamble, which owns Gillette, has a history of thought-provoking campaigns.[br /][br /]It is not known yet if the company will air the commercial during the Super Bowl.