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In 2011, Dr Pepper ran a controversial ad campaign with the slogan “Dr Pepper: IT’S NOT FOR WOMEN”. This was accompanied by a Facebook page that was exclusive to men, where they could take aim at traditionally “feminine” items such as flowers and rainbows.

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In 2011, Dr Pepper ran a controversial ad campaign with the slogan “Dr Pepper: IT’S NOT FOR WOMEN”. This was accompanied by a Facebook page that was exclusive to men, where they could take aim at traditionally “feminine” items such as flowers and rainbows.

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