In a recent turn of events, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have become the subjects of mockery and ridicule in commercial ads displayed on streets.
Last year, a British adultery toy company took a swipe at Prince Harry with a billboard that featured a ball gag and the caption “Silence is Golden,” alluding to the Duke of Sussex’s revelations in his memoir, Spare.
This controversial ad has resurfaced, as someone shared a photo on social media showing the ad with the added line, “Silence is Golden, Harry,” claiming that Harry interrupted their breakfast.
Love Honey, the company responsible for the billboard, clarified their intentions.
Joanna Reiff, Love Honey’s head of adultery empowerment, stated that they have been avid supporters of Harry and Meghan’s journey, especially their advocacy against discrimination in the UK.
However, they believed that Harry’s memoir crossed a line by including references to his private parts, venturing into the territory of oversharing.
As a playful response, Love Honey created the billboard to bring a smile to people’s faces and counterbalance the negativity surrounding the couple.
Reiff emphasized that the intention was to provide a lighthearted reaction to the memoir.
Amidst the abundance of negative stories, Love Honey wanted to inject some humor into the situation.
They aimed to make people laugh and succeed if even one person found joy in their response.
The billboard’s tone can be described as less tongue-in-cheek and more provocative.
While Meghan Markle faced mockery from Love Honey, Ryanair also joined the bandwagon.
Meghan had recently won a pound in damages over privacy issues from Associated Newspapers.
In response, Ryanair cheekily tweeted, “Save that for our next seat sell, Meghan,” accompanied by the hashtags #MeghanMarkle and #Ryanair.
Furthermore, Hollywood’s renowned Kitson store took a jab at Harry and Meghan during the holiday season.
Known for their thought-provoking displays, Kitson included the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in this year’s window display.
The display highlighted their alleged eco-hypocrisy, criticizing their frequent use of private jets during travels.
Meghan, being a hometown girl, was familiar with Kitson and may have even shopped there in the past.
Her photo was prominently featured at the Robertson Boulevard location throughout the holiday season.
These advertisements have sparked various reactions from the public.
One individual commented that after South Park and Family Guy, now even Kitson is mocking Harry and Meghan, suggesting that America is laughing at them.
Another person expressed that this mockery is more brutal for Meghan than seeing the rarely-worn Stratmore tiara on the Princess of Wales.
They speculated that Meghan would be furious upon her return to Los Angeles and anticipated some heated phone calls.
As the couple continues to navigate their public image, it seems they will face both support and criticism along the way.
These recent advertisements serve as a reminder that public figures are not immune to scrutiny and mockery, even from unexpected sources.