On Tuesday, a voice beloved by millions fell silent. Dolly Parton died at 80, and the entire country paused to pay tribute.
That same day, Meghan Markle chose to launch the new apple butter from her brand As Ever. The announcement had already been scheduled, but the timing couldn’t have been worse: while Donald Trump ordered the flags lowered to half-staff until September 1 as a sign of mourning, the duchess promoted her product as if nothing had happened.
For many users, the contrast was too obvious. It wasn’t just bad luck with the calendar, but a lack of tact that reignited criticism of Meghan’s public image. 🍯👀