Jack Logan, an audacious content creator, criticized Rendon Labador’s trending “motivational rice”.
The pandan rice sold at Labador’s restaurant for P100 per serving got viral and many netizens found its price too expensive and unfair. Labador, also a motivational speaker, his rice symbolizes people who never give up and fight in life.
“Mindset ng karamihang pinoy, kung hindi mo afford gagawa ka nalang ng mga excuses sa buhay at isisisi sa ibang tao ang failure mo. Gusto ninyo isinusubo nalang lahat sa inyo ang tagumpay. LUMABAN KA at pilitin mong umangat sa buhay para yung MAHAL sayo ngayon ay maging MURA balang araw.Again, this is not to discriminate but a wake up call para itaas mo ang standards mo! Gamitin mong MOTIVATION yan!!! #StayMotivated” Rendon Labador’s statement about his rice reads.
In response, Jack Logan criticized Rendon for using rice sold in his restaurant as a measure of worth.
“Walang problema na magbenta ka ng kanin kahit isang libo pa ang presyo. Ang mali ay nanunukat ka ng tao dahil lang sa pesteng kanin mo.” Jack said in his statement.
He continued, “Afford mo nga ang extra rice, pero wala ka namang kasalo. Dami mo ngang pambili, pero inutang mo lang sa ibang tao.Mayamang negosyante ka nga, alipin ka naman ng mga investors mo. Motivational nga yung kanin mo pero lalabas yung taong nagkakamot ng ulo.”
Jack Logan previously expressed confusion about the social media personality’s involvement in the recent controversy surrounding the shooting of the TV series FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ in Quiapo, Manila. This allegedly disrupted vendors’ livelihoods.
Logan expressed, “Hindi ko maintindihan ang lahat ng pagbubunganga nitong si Rendon. Halos lahat na ‘ata ng makita sa social media, gusto niya, siya pa rin ‘yung sentro ng atensyon. Wala namang masama sa kritisismo, kahit pa bulateng muscle man ang magkomento sa mga hindi niya nagugustuhan.”
Logan’s comments highlight the ongoing debate about social media personalities and influencers’ responsibility to use their platforms for good. They also highlight the potential risks of using controversial or insensitive language or promoting overpriced products.
