Barilla President Apologizes for Comments About Gays

[cali]

The president of Barilla is apologizing for saying that he would never use a gay family in the pasta maker's ads.

Guido Barilla said in an Italian radio interview that his pasta is for the traditional family and said gay people could eat another pasta if they did not like his message.

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But Barilla quickly walked back his comments.

"With reference to remarks made yesterday to an Italian radio program, I apologize if my words have generated controversy or misunderstanding, or if they hurt someone's sensitivity," Guido Barilla said in a statement. "In the interview I simply wished to underline the central role the woman plays within the family."

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He added, "For clarity, I would like to point out that: - I have the utmost respect for anyone, without distinction of any kind.

- I have the utmost respect for gay people and for everyone's right to express themselves. I've also said -- and I would like to reiterate -- that I respect gay marriages.

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[derby378]

1. Uh...okay...

I simply wished to underline the central role the woman plays within the family.

Well, there are two women in a lesbian couple, so Guido, your point is...?

[bunnies]

7. Dont be silly.

Im sure he's convinced that ONE of them is "the man".

[JI7]

13. or doesn't consider them to be "ladylike" or some shit like that

[derby378]

34. I know - like THIS couple, right?

To which the only response I can give is "Awwwwww."

[bunnies]

2. translation:

I stepped on my dick and now Im worried about my bottom line. So Im going to issue this non-apology apology. Im sorry you gays are so sensitive. I meant to be sexist, not homophobic. We're good now. Right?

Now make me some pasta, wench!

[Blue Idaho]

23. You got that right

Reminds me of my kid's "I'm sorry I got caught." apologies.

[madaboutharry]

31. Your Italian is wonderful!

Your translation is perfect.

[Puzzledtraveller]

3. Predictable

If that's how you feel then don't apologize, face the consequences.

[immoderate]

4. Sorry Guido, you are eliminated.

It might be harder if you made a really good product.

--imm

[FreeState]

16. De Cecco, Racconto, Whole Foods Store Brand, Lundberg Farms,

De Cecco, Racconto, Whole Foods Store Brand, Lundberg Farms, Trader Joes Store Brand, Ronzoni... just to name a few that are really good...

[Lex]

25. Lots of store brands like Kroger have good quality pasta.

It doesn't have to be a brand name. Also Ronzoni and Dreamfield's.

[msanthrope]

17. Ronzoni or San Giorgio. Trader Joes makes a good brand. DeCecco, too, but it is expensive. nt

[CrispyQ]

29. I think DeBoles is the best, but it's kind of pricey.

http://www.deboles.com/

Their spinach fettuccine is wonderful!

[rurallib]

5. sales must be gonna drop like a rock

no - he meant what he said yesterday =
then he had one of those "if anyone was offended"non-apologies yesterday.
Shit must have hit the fan today.

Hit 'em in the pocketbook - it is the only place hey have any feelings.
I ain't buying it or his pasta. Bye Guido.

[Squinch]

6. Too late. The lurking toad showed itself and now we all know its there. And we don't want it on

our fusilli.

(eeeew.)

[Arugula Latte]

8. Guido, Guido, Guido...Did you forget that the Internet exists?

*shaking head*

[dhill926]

9. too late, fuckstick....

nice non-try though....

[BlueToTheBone]

10. Your product is ashes in my cabinet.

I won't eat hate and hypocrisy.

[tavernier]

11. Should have used your noodle

before you tripped over your pepperoni

[kiranon]

14. Bye bye Barilla. Have gay relatives (doesn't everyone?). Won't back any

company that discriminates against the LGBT community. Mr. Barilla forgot that he has a lot of competition ready, willing and able to sell pasta to everyone.

[hootinholler]

18. This really sucks

I love their spaghetti rigati which has ridges on it and it holds sauce wonderfully.

Sigh, my Bolognaise will have to get by on another brand. Maybe I can find a nice fresh pasta since I'm no longer feeding teenage boys.

[hrmjustin]

19. Too late! I will not buy the product. I don't believe his apology.

I would like to believe it but I don't.

[Shrike47]

21. Too late, Guido. We heard you the first time.

And like a lot of homephobes, you ignored the existence of lesbians.

[Zorra]

22. "For your penance, you must make rainbow flag noodles, and market them as Barilla Gay Pride Pasta.

Once you do this, you get some slack. Twenty Hail Marys, an Act of Contrition, we seal the deal...look at me...look at me...capiche, paisano?

Now get outta here, and quit with the hate, huh?"

[dogknob]

24. I'm sorry that YOU are offended by MY beliefs (see what YOU made me do?)...

[Lex]

28. Exactly. nt

[Cerridwen]

26. Translation: "I'm sorry I was so stupid to say so and then I 'got caught'"

If he's so stupid he doesn't know not to mix prejudice with business, what else does he not know about running a business?

I don't know if I've ever bought that brand. I do know it won't be a purchase now or ever. I'll add it to the list of products contributing to prejudice and hate.

komen
coors
dominoes
snapple
curves
carl's jr.
many designer brands of shoes and clothing

You know, it makes shopping much easier.

Our garden will make shopping even easier in the coming months.

Thanks, guido, you idiot.

[kenny blankenship]

27. I will eat your pasta again, Signor, right after you toss my salad.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

30. Bigotoni.

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From a comment on their Facebook page.

[MerryBlooms]

32. Crappy typical non apology. effoff barilla, you sure as hell won't be a staple in my pantry. n/t

[idwiyo]

33. I wouldn't touch his pasta even if he payed me too. Homophobic arsehole.

[sheshe2]

35. Hey Guido~

You said it and damn if you don't own it!

[xfundy]

36. Pasta la vista, asshole.

[Aerows]

37. This gay person

will never eat a bite of your products, and I used to do so.

[Gormy Cuss]

38. Yeah, Guido. That sounds sincere.

[Aerows]

39. How do you say

fuck you, you sexist, homophobic idiot in Italian? What an assclown this guy is.