Morphine Prince 109,749 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 The actress was seen in multiple videos seemingly praising her "genes" in what appeared to be a cheeky denim pun for the brand's "jeans" campaign. In one of the ads, Sweeney says, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color... My 'jeans' are blue." After the ads went viral, many netizens were quick to criticize the campaign, claiming it had racial undertones, promoted white supremacy, and aligned with Nazi propaganda. Experts are weighing in on Sydney Sweeney's silence amid mounting backlash over her American Eagle denim campaign. The actress's decision to remain silent has been described as a "toxic time bomb" that could damage her wholesome image. Despite the controversy, American Eagle's stock has surged since the campaign's release, prompting a company spokesperson to publicly praise their collaboration with Sydney Sweeney. Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/sydney-sweeney-warned-shes-sitting-144518531.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAC_LOuY0m0ek_LqH_XjJ4241rNPumArtSJfY-jG2EwctgjpRU7ms7f_wmIywv5LBsvNaffWebdMdt6vUkLfLZcpXgRKr6Qg8cQUfKHYkNJOceurO7lYsP6msr2tmLBlwpt47xyWS07FVw_lBqttVrgrONgte5RsSfZ3iJeCGdulZ Ad: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purrrrrr 18,256 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 3 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: In one of the ads, Sweeney says, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color... My 'jeans' are blue." Is this all there is to it? I haven't seen it and don't plan to but this sounds like such a reach correct me if i'm wrong tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taumaturg0 1,371 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 People do know that she didn't write the ad right ? I'm not justifying her, because she still chose to do it (and that brings up the issue of the contract with the brand and wether or not she had access to the script beforehand, and wether or not that same contract allows her to make a statement), but the anger seems to be slightly misdirected Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughhouse Dandy 13,737 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Dunkin also just released an ad with a white dude talking about his genetics. Feels weird. Kinda feels like more nazi rhetoric getting normalized. And Sydney didn't write the script but with how she treated the family bday party drama and the bath water soap collab? At BEST she's playing into the right wing crowd for a bag. Not great to see. This is my Hannah Montana™️ lipgloss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippy 14,469 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Here’s the ad: TMBT 3.22.11 // TBTWB 1.17.13 // ArtRAVE 6.3.14 // C2CT 5.28.15 // TJWT 8.13.17 // CWT 9.8.22 // TMB 7.22.25 & 7.24.25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B tchfork 43 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 In what way is this problematic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,749 Posted July 31, 2025 Author Share Posted July 31, 2025 4 minutes ago, Zombiecat said: Is this all there is to it? I haven't seen it and don't plan to but this sounds like such a reach correct me if i'm wrong tho I’d recommend seeing it just for the pure comedy. If these were different times I’d say, ok I get it. But when fascism in the US is rising and racist ideology making a comeback an ad like this rubs the wrong way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Flower 5,587 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 People, that's how propaganda works. You don't see the problem. A white, blonde, beautiful woman talking about having great genes in this day and age should ring a bell. Drop it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirrion Rizzons 12,747 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 1 minute ago, B tchfork said: In what way is this problematic The tagline is ‘Sydney sweeney has good genes’ but then it’s crossed off with ‘jeans’ instead. Feels very eugenics/N*zi rhetoric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUTELLA 28,413 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Idk if Doja is problematic or not but this made me laugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siena 6,412 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 I’m sorry but I really think people are reaching with this one and trying to link it to some rhetoric that it isn’t. It’s just a play on words? I don’t understand this obsession with trying to find ways to be offended, do people not have good discernment anymore? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B tchfork 43 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, Mirrion Rizzons said: The tagline is ‘Sydney sweeney has good genes’ but then it’s crossed off with ‘jeans’ instead. Feels very eugenics/N*zi rhetoric What does that have to do with Nazi ism like yall make thins up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purrrrrr 18,256 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,749 Posted July 31, 2025 Author Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, B tchfork said: What does that have to do with Nazi ism like yall make thins up If you have zero historical knowledge and media literacy just say that. Stay in school, kids! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,749 Posted July 31, 2025 Author Share Posted July 31, 2025 6 minutes ago, Roughhouse Dandy said: Dunkin also just released an ad with a white dude talking about his genetics. Feels weird. Kinda feels like more nazi rhetoric getting normalized. And Sydney didn't write the script but with how she treated the family bday party drama and the bath water soap collab? At BEST she's playing into the right wing crowd for a bag. Not great to see. Here’s that ad also mentioning genetics: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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