Summary
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen attended a "Rally for the Truth" at a PetSmart store in California to participate in a debate about the pronunciation of the company's name. The event was organized by comedian Ben Lapidus, whose viral song questioned whether it should be pronounced "Pet Smart" or "Pet's Mart." PetSmart's senior vice president of marketing confirmed the original pronunciation was intended to be "Pets Mart," but the focus has shifted over the years.
Key Facts
- John Legend and Chrissy Teigen joined a rally outside a PetSmart store in Sherman Oaks, California.
- The rally was organized by Ben Lapidus as part of a viral song debate about the pronunciation of PetSmart.
- Ben Lapidus released a song on his debut album that questioned whether the name should be pronounced "Pet Smart" or "Pet's Mart."
- The song went viral on social media, sparking renewed interest in the pronunciation debate.
- PetSmart was originally named PetFood Warehouse in 1986 and rebranded to PetSmart in 1989.
- The intended pronunciation originally was closer to "Pets Mart."
- In 2005, PetSmart's brand refresh emphasized the name "Pet Smart" with a new logo design.
- PetSmart stated that their current focus is on providing resources for pet parents regardless of name pronunciation.
