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Nike is looking very woke today (Sept. 3). Colin Kaepernick revealed that the brand has made him the face of its 30th anniversary Just Do It campaign.
The still a free agent because the NFL is racist quarterback will be appearing in ads that say, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt.”
While there are plenty of people bigging up Nike for aligning on the side of righteousness, freedom of speech and the peaceful protest of racism, there are those who think the Swoosh made the wrong move. The former are laughing at the latter as they burn their Nikes and claim allegiance to other brands.
By the way, defacing something you already paid money for is not a boycott. So, good luck with that.
Peep some of the best reactions in the gallery.
Ignorant Racist Twitter Gets Mocked For Nike Colin Kaepernick “Boycott” #JustDoIt was originally published on hiphopwired.com
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When you can’t find a cross pic.twitter.com/efrqlN09fH
— Jess Dweck (@TheDweck) September 4, 2018
So what you’re saying is Nike sneakers are…fire?
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dear @Nike i appreciate you for standing with @Kaepernick7 https://t.co/KEvLlzeGGV
— Casey Neistat (@Casey) September 3, 2018
4. There’s always a hater.
dear @Nike i appreciate you for standing with @Kaepernick7 https://t.co/KEvLlzeGGV
— Casey Neistat (@Casey) September 3, 2018
5. LMAO. He’s so hurt.
Our Soundman just cut the Nike swoosh off his socks. Former marine. Get ready @Nike multiply that by the millions. pic.twitter.com/h8kj6RXe7j
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 3, 2018
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To the idiots posting pictures or videos of them destroying their Nike merchandise because they support Colin Kaepernick, destroying property you already paid for with your money isn’t boycotting. 😂
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) September 4, 2018
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To the idiots posting pictures or videos of them destroying their Nike merchandise because they support Colin Kaepernick, destroying property you already paid for with your money isn’t boycotting. 😂
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) September 4, 2018
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First the @NFL forces me to choose between my favorite sport and my country. I chose country. Then @Nike forces me to choose between my favorite shoes and my country. Since when did the American Flag and the National Anthem become offensive? pic.twitter.com/4CVQdTHUH4
— Sean Clancy (@sclancy79) September 3, 2018
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Dear @Nike:
— James A. Gagliano (@JamesAGagliano) September 3, 2018
A hearty “Bronx cheer” for your selection of Colin Kaepernick as the face of the 30th Anniversary of your iconic “Just Do It” campaign.
Will his new Fall line include these sock *beauties*?
Be advised. Cops buy sneakers too ...
Respectfully, Law Enforcement pic.twitter.com/6LNX0QenRf
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Dear @Nike:
— James A. Gagliano (@JamesAGagliano) September 3, 2018
A hearty “Bronx cheer” for your selection of Colin Kaepernick as the face of the 30th Anniversary of your iconic “Just Do It” campaign.
Will his new Fall line include these sock *beauties*?
Be advised. Cops buy sneakers too ...
Respectfully, Law Enforcement pic.twitter.com/6LNX0QenRf
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Yes,@Nike.
— Beyoncé Of Marketing✨ (@JunaeBrown) September 3, 2018
YES. ✔️ pic.twitter.com/ZmHFNTu6Ij
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Yes,@Nike.
— Beyoncé Of Marketing✨ (@JunaeBrown) September 3, 2018
YES. ✔️ pic.twitter.com/ZmHFNTu6Ij
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We’re gonna wear @Nike from now on. Thank you @nike for this. https://t.co/O1vw5tRba8
— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) September 3, 2018
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We’re gonna wear @Nike from now on. Thank you @nike for this. https://t.co/O1vw5tRba8
— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) September 3, 2018
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Nike made Kap the face of their campaign
— Young Elliott (@IntlElliott) September 4, 2018
The face of Under Armour told the POTUS he’s not visiting the White House
Puma made Jay-Z who supports Kap brand ambassador
Adidas has rappers on the payroll who support Kap’s message
What are you going to wear white people?
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Nike made Kap the face of their campaign
— Young Elliott (@IntlElliott) September 4, 2018
The face of Under Armour told the POTUS he’s not visiting the White House
Puma made Jay-Z who supports Kap brand ambassador
Adidas has rappers on the payroll who support Kap’s message
What are you going to wear white people?
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Maybe instead of burning/trashing/ripping/destroying @Nike products because of the Colin Kaepernick campaign, people should donate those items to homeless veterans... You know, because it's about the troops, right? pic.twitter.com/05wLeJaCcp
— Kelly Price (@thekellyprice) September 3, 2018
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Maybe instead of burning/trashing/ripping/destroying @Nike products because of the Colin Kaepernick campaign, people should donate those items to homeless veterans... You know, because it's about the troops, right? pic.twitter.com/05wLeJaCcp
— Kelly Price (@thekellyprice) September 3, 2018
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As a vet I can tell you I have never been offended by someone protesting a flag, a building a person etc. what I do get offended by is people not understanding the constitution and the rights of other Americans. Which includes protesting.
— According 2 Briggs (@World2Briggs) September 3, 2018
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As a vet I can tell you I have never been offended by someone protesting a flag, a building a person etc. what I do get offended by is people not understanding the constitution and the rights of other Americans. Which includes protesting.
— According 2 Briggs (@World2Briggs) September 3, 2018
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I’m pretty sure a homeless Vet could have used those. DONATE ALL UNWANTED NIKE GEAR TO THE VA!! pic.twitter.com/eKNDvfvTGI
— Mimi Jean (@mimiestsage) September 3, 2018
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I’m pretty sure a homeless Vet could have used those. DONATE ALL UNWANTED NIKE GEAR TO THE VA!! pic.twitter.com/eKNDvfvTGI
— Mimi Jean (@mimiestsage) September 3, 2018
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When you’re ready to find your Wolfpack, look for the brave ones, the lone wolves who are willing to risk it all alone when they have to. Then follow them. Never prouder to be an @Nike athlete. #WolfPack pic.twitter.com/FnD4XxbLgg
— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) September 3, 2018
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When you’re ready to find your Wolfpack, look for the brave ones, the lone wolves who are willing to risk it all alone when they have to. Then follow them. Never prouder to be an @Nike athlete. #WolfPack pic.twitter.com/FnD4XxbLgg
— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) September 3, 2018
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And many of us who did serve, served specifically for the right of everyone, including Colin Kaepernick to peacefully protest and express their opinions in their own way. This vet stands with Kaepernick.
— Tia Will (@medwoman1) September 3, 2018
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And many of us who did serve, served specifically for the right of everyone, including Colin Kaepernick to peacefully protest and express their opinions in their own way. This vet stands with Kaepernick.
— Tia Will (@medwoman1) September 3, 2018