Martha Stewart, the renowned lifestyle expert, has found herself at the center of a heated debate after sharing a photo of herself enjoying a cocktail made with a small iceberg on her Instagram account.
The 82-year-old businesswoman and TV personality had uploaded the picture during her trip to Greenland, where she was taking a cruise along the east coast. While Stewart likely intended the post to be a harmless and luxurious moment from her travels, it quickly sparked outrage among her followers.
Many of Stewart’s fans took issue with her use of the iceberg, citing the melting of the ice caps due to climate change. “Martha, the ice caps are melting, don’t put them in your drink,” one user wrote. Another added, “Wealthy white people drinking their iceberg cocktails while the planet is in flames is a bit tone-deaf.”
The backlash against Stewart’s post was swift and intense, with many users expressing their disappointment and frustration. “Global warming and melting ice caps, but we need glacier ice for cocktails? Talk about tone-deaf,” one user commented.
This incident marks a stark contrast to Stewart’s widely praised appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue earlier this year. At the time, the 81-year-old had made history with her confident and daring poses, and had spoken about her rigorous wellness routine in the lead-up to the shoot.
Stewart’s response to the backlash has been muted, and it remains to be seen how she will address the controversy. However, one thing is clear: the debate sparked by her iceberg cocktail post has highlighted the importance of being mindful of our actions and their impact on the environment.
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