Chase Bank's 'Monday Motivation' Tweet Backfires
Bank's Attempt to Inspire Sparks Criticism
Tweet Accused of Poor Taste, Lack of Empathy
Chase Bank has come under fire for a MondayMotivation tweet that many have found to be insensitive and tone-deaf. The tweet, which read "WEB Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal Henry Ford. WEB Dont sweat the small stuff life is bigger than that. Chase Banks effort to provide a little Monday Motivation backfired after a tweet pushing people. WEB Chase Bank has garnered criticism for a MondayMotivation meme that some have accused of poor. WEB Its such a tough day of the week that Monday now has its own hashtag MondayMotivation and. WEB Nations biggest bank set off a Twitter explosion with an edgy motivation tweet suggesting people..," has been accused of ignoring the struggles many people face on a daily basis, especially during a global pandemic.
Critics have pointed out that the tweet's message of "not sweating the small stuff" is dismissive of the very real challenges people are facing, such as unemployment, illness, and financial hardship. The tweet has been widely condemned on social media, with many users expressing their disappointment and anger at Chase Bank.
In response to the backlash, Chase Bank has removed the tweet and apologized for its insensitivity. The bank said in a statement that it "regrets the tweet and understands that it was not appropriate." Chase Bank also said that it will be reviewing its social media policies to ensure that future posts are more sensitive and respectful.
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