Bic pen company apologizes for Facebook ad

Thursday, August 13, 2015
The Bic pen company has apologized after a recent Facebook ad caused widespread outrage.

The ad paid tribute to South African women on National Women's Day.
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But, many saw the message as sexist.

It reads: "Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, work like a boss."

Bic South Africa responded "We're incredibly sorry for offending everybody."
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