A Midtown pizza-bagel joint's provocative ad featuring "Bagizza now, Wegovy later" is causing a stir among doctors and health-conscious New Yorkers. The ad promotes the use of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy after indulging in high-calorie meals, drawing criticism for its insensitivity amid rising obesity rates. Dr. Rekha Kumar condemned the ad's implications, comparing it to promoting unhealthy habits followed by severe health consequences. Restaurant owner Michael Park explains it was intended as a cynical joke, highlighting mixed public reactions to the edgy marketing strategy as the restaurant gears up to open on May 15.
"Bagizza now, Wegovy later," reads the ad outside the soon-to-open restaurant.
Owner Michael Park said he was just having a bit of edgy fun.
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