Robert Irwin called “hypocrite” over new TV ad appearance
Robert Irwin has faced some backlash online after appearing in a new TV ad for a classic Aussie snack.
The star appeared alongside G-Flip in an ad for Twisties, where the pair argued over what flavour should be crowned Australia’s official Twistie.
In the ad, Robert advocated for Aussies to vote for the chicken flavour, while G-Flip advocated for the cheese flavour.
“To my chookstituants. I say chicken is the people’s Twistie. Sure, cheese came first but secondborns were made to perfection, sorry Bindi,” Robert said in the ad.
“Chicken has always been the taste of our great southern land.”
Robert also posted the TV ad on his Instagram with the caption: “Repping Team Chicken in Twisties great flavour debate was not on my 2024 bingo card! But when Twisties calls, you answer. So let’s bring it home for chicken and prove team cheese wrong!”
Unfortunately, it didn't get a good response from fans, with many calling the star a "hypocrite" for advocating a meat-based product despite being an animal activist.
“This has really surprised me and I’m a little disappointed! With all the knowledge we have now of the c**p that goes into food like this, and of all people, I never thought I’d see this,” one person wrote.
“For someone who loves animals it surprises me he’d be for either of these products who abuse and torture living beings,” another added.
“Why are pushing for chicken if you are such an animal lover? No animals have to die for cheese," a third said.
"How you gonna say you’re a conservationist and then promote a product that is made with chicken fat and milk? Make it make sense bro," a fourth added.
Another wondered why Robert wasn't vegan or at least vegetarian saying: "someone who loves and cares about animals like you should care about the animals in the meat industry too."
According to Yahoo, Robert was paid an eye-watering $200,000 for appearing in the 48-second clip.
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