Popeyes Ad With Football Legend Jerry Rice Being Fried on Social Media for Racial Overtones

An advertisement that resonates with consumers can do wonders for a company, but the opposite also holds true for ads that miss the mark as fried chicken fast-food chain Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is finding out this week. An ad from the company, which features NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice wearing a helmet with a rotating face mask made of fried chicken, is causing a stir on social media.