It’s a Dewar’s ad campaign. They started in the 70s and were revamped in the 80s. I think the left photo is a bad pic of Dan Rather, and I can’t place the photo on the right.
Yes, of course people are entitled to their opinions – it was the ugly way so many expressed their thoughts that was upsetting. And I have always, always wondered, why do I have to have a thicker skin? Why don’t others need to be kinder?
Irregardless has been a word since it was added to Merriam-Webster’s unabridged edition in 1934. I know. I was shocked to hear it as well.