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Bumble to Remove Controversial Billboards After Backlash, Boycott Calls

May 13, 2024, 08:35 PM

Bumble has decided to remove its controversial billboards that sparked significant backlash online. The billboards, which suggested that 'celibacy is not the answer,' faced criticism from TikTok users and prompted a movement among women to boycott the dating app. The criticism centered around the perception that Bumble was promoting hook-ups rather than meaningful relationships. In response to the growing controversy and calls for boycott, Bumble announced the removal of the ads.