The Real talk about that viral Peloton holiday commercial that’s causing outrage

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It’s the holiday commercial that’s gone viral for all the wrong reasons, inspiring backlash and several memes and parodies. Peloton released a holiday commercial showing a husband gifting his wife a $2,000+ exercise bike. Social media has accused the ad of promoting an unhealthy marriage dynamic and peddling negative body images. Comedian Eva

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[saintclaire87]

This commercial is so annoying, it's been out for a couple of weeks. I mean, she doesn't need it. lol She looks exactly the same at the end.

[tinkluvslumi]

That is exactly my complaint about it. It’s been bothering me for weeks.

[imightbewrong4]

seriously. i'm so annoyed at everyone expecting some kind of physical transformation like in all the other ads.

[aprilbegins]

Totally. When I first watched the ad I wasn't even thinking about the character losing weight. Spinning can totally benefit mental health, and endorphins are nice

[lozbabie]

RIGHT?

Everyone commenting that is totally missing the point that exercise isn’t about weight loss.

[unnecessaryhat]

I wish the commercial showed that better... like if she said she has more energy, feels stronger, etc. she says it changed her life but we have no idea *how*.

[unnecessaryhat]

I think it would be worse if she was heavy at the beginning.
(It’s still a stupid commercial tho)