‘Greedy’ Roxy Jacenko is slammed for hoarding 22 bottles of detergent during the coronavirus pandemic – as trolls say she’s the reason why ‘people can’t buy a roll of toilet paper’
Roxy Jacenko showed off her delivery of 22 bottles laundry detergent on Wednesday – but not everybody was impressed.
The publicist’s social media followers slammed her for hoarding while ordinary Australians struggle to find essentials during the coronavirus pandemic.
In the footage shared to Instagram, Roxy revealed she had bought almost two dozen bottles of Biozet Attack liquid detergent in five different varieties.
‘You should consult a PR professional’: Roxy Jacenko has been labelled as ‘greedy’ for hoarding 22 bottles of detergent during the coronavirus pandemic
Fans were shocked to see the businesswoman, 39, ‘bragging’ about her stockpiling efforts, calling Roxy ‘narcissistic’ and ‘greedy’.
One person commented: ‘Disappointing. Encouraging people to buy products in bulk then the government is urging us to be sensible.
‘Think of the people who can’t afford to buy hundreds of dollars worth of anything. It’s because of people like you, the less fortunate cannot buy a roll of toilet paper. Shame.’
‘Selfish’: The publicist’s social media followers slammed her for stockpiling while ordinary Australians struggle to find essentials during the coronavirus pandemic
Criticism: One of Roxy’s followers wrote, ‘Judging by some of the comments, it appears you should really consult with a PR professional before you brag about your bulk buy of laundry liquid whilst the rest of Australia are limited to supplies and purchasing quantities’
Another added: ‘Judging by some of the comments, it appears you should really consult with a PR professional before you brag about your bulk buy of laundry liquid whilst the rest of Australia are limited to supplies and purchasing quantities.’
A third follower wrote: ‘What a selfish and out-of-touch narcissist. Same goes for the dense people supporting you.’
‘You are stockpiling. Exactly what the Australian government told us not to do,’ read a similar comment.
Several people wanted to know how she had managed to bulk order detergent when supplies are running low.
Please help! Several people wanted to know how Roxy had managed to bulk order detergent when supplies are running low
In her defence: Meanwhile, one of Roxy’s supporters pointed out that the PR ‘wasn’t stupid’ and would likely be donating some the detergent
‘That’s what I use and I can’t find it anywhere,’ one follower wrote. Another asked: ‘Where did you order from? None on our shelves.’
Meanwhile, one of Roxy’s supporters pointed out that the PR ‘wasn’t stupid’ and would likely be donating some the detergent.
In her original video, Roxy said: ‘Biozet Attack, Softener, Eliminator and one that no home should be without, Quick Wash. Yep, the simple things right now that bring such joy.
How many? In the footage shared to Instagram, Roxy revealed she had bought almost two dozen bottles of Biozet Attack liquid detergent in five different varieties
Not an advert: The Sweaty Betty PR founder clarified that her video wasn’t a sponsored post
‘Now, you see, I won’t get stuck like the rest of people only concerned about toilet paper!
‘And no, it’s not sponsored, I am very particular about my laundry liquid.’
As of Friday morning, there are 5,136 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia, including 25 deaths.
Pandemic: As of Friday morning, there are 5,136 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia, including 25 deaths