The American Eagle Sydney Sweeney ad (4 Viewers)

[General Malaise]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

 

[Ghost Rider]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

That's a crazy takeaway.

 

[Ilov80s]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

If you asked me what color that woman's hair in the photo was I was definitely say blonde.

 

[belljr]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

That's a crazy takeaway.

But blonde and blue eye are superior..

Signed blue eyes and formerly blonde

 

[Ministry of Pain]

We may need some more Sweeney photos to really get a full perspective and understanding of this ongoing story
I don't want to be in the dark just shooting blanks at the screen

 

[belljr]

Was their this much outrage about culture appropriations when Beyonce did a country album?

Note: I don't feel this way

 

[Joe Schmo]

I'd like to thank my genetic overlords, aka mom and dad, for blessing me with the looks of Shrek on a bad day.

 

[belljr]

I'd like to thank my genetic overlords, aka mom and dad, for blessing me with the looks of Shrek on a bad day.

You could use some new jeans

 

[Joe Schmo]

Was their this much outrage about culture appropriations when Beyonce did a country album?

Note: I don't feel this way

yes, there was.

 

[Joe Schmo]

I'd like to thank my genetic overlords, aka mom and dad, for blessing me with the looks of Shrek on a bad day.

You could use some new jeans

From Reverend Blue Jeans

 

[Ministry of Pain]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

Only a small slice of America wants to overthink the word "genes" and portray victimization in a capitalistic society built on selling blue jeans just as an example
Levi's, Wranglers, American Eagle, they should all be applauded for pumping their product/cleavage all over this great nation
You know what you are signing up for when you want to do a photo shoot with Sweeney and spread your message to the masses

 

[Jayrod]

The jump from "this white girl is hot because she has good genes" to "OMG, EUGENICS...NAZI PROPAGANDA!!!" is a leap Evel Knievel would have been jealous of.

 

[General Malaise]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

If you asked me what color that woman's hair in the photo was I was definitely say blonde.

Her eyebrows and roots disagree with you.

 

[glvsav37]

The internet has been quick to condemn the advertisement as noninclusive at best and as overtly promoting “white supremacy” and “Nazi propaganda” at worst. These critics point to the copy and the implication of calling a white person superior because of their genes.

from the article @Ghost Rider posted

Have we not just lived through a full 180 degree shift in advertising and media where we now have +200lb women on the cover of the SI swimsuit edition, commercials with same sex couples, and "normal bodies" doing Dove soap commercials in their underwear. While I have no issue with that, how is an apparel ad with 1 person "non-inclusive" Its 1 person.... but....its a white woman, so therefore

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

Oh. It’s being overthought and defended with “facts”.

TikTok - Make Your Day

Unfortunately every idiot now has a soapbox

 

[General Malaise]

The internet has been quick to condemn the advertisement as noninclusive at best and as overtly promoting “white supremacy” and “Nazi propaganda” at worst. These critics point to the copy and the implication of calling a white person superior because of their genes.

from the article @Ghost Rider posted

Have we not just lived through a full 180 degree shift in advertising and media where we now have +200lb women on the cover of the SI swimsuit edition, commercials with same sex couples, and "normal bodies" doing Dove soap commercials in their underwear. While I have no issue with that, how is an apparel ad with 1 person "non-inclusive" Its 1 person.... but....its a white woman, so therefore

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

Oh. It’s being overthought and defended with “facts”.

TikTok - Make Your Day

Unfortunately every idiot now has a soapbox

You don't feed oxygen to a fire if you want it to extinguish.

 

[urbanhack]

The internet has been quick to condemn the advertisement as noninclusive at best and as overtly promoting “white supremacy” and “Nazi propaganda” at worst. These critics point to the copy and the implication of calling a white person superior because of their genes.

from the article @Ghost Rider posted

Have we not just lived through a full 180 degree shift in advertising and media where we now have +200lb women on the cover of the SI swimsuit edition, commercials with same sex couples, and "normal bodies" doing Dove soap commercials in their underwear. While I have no issue with that, how is an apparel ad with 1 person "non-inclusive" Its 1 person.... but....its a white woman, so therefore

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

Oh. It’s being overthought and defended with “facts”.

TikTok - Make Your Day

Unfortunately every idiot now has a soapbox

Are you going to be okay?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

Besides, the only people looking at her hair are straight women and gay men.

 

[Deepster]

Was their this much outrage about culture appropriations when Beyonce did a country album?

Note: I don't feel this way

Speaking of Beyonce....

Here is a jeans ad where she's blond.

ICYMI, Beyoncé Just Recreated an Iconic ‘80s Levi’s Ad

Alexa, play “LEVII’S JEANS” on repeat.

www.cosmopolitan.com

 

[Major]

We may need some more Sweeney photos to really get a full perspective and understanding of this ongoing story
I don't want to be in the dark just shooting blanks at the screen

Photos? I'd suggest starting with Euphoria. Some great SCENES!!11111!!!

 

[Ghost Rider]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

Besides, the only people looking at her hair are straight women and gay men.

She has hair??

We may need some more Sweeney photos to really get a full perspective and understanding of this ongoing story
I don't want to be in the dark just shooting blanks at the screen

Photos? I'd suggest starting with Euphoria. Some great SCENES!!11111!!!

Watch the film, The Voyeurs. Not a very good film, but you'll all thank me later.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'm off to AEO to buy... something

 

[Bob Sacamano]

"Sydney Sweeney is releasing soap that contains her bathwater for $8/bar."

Who tf is so desperate to come into contact with lady part-adjacent soap that they're buying this? THAT'S the kind of stupidity that should have people questioning ####. I want a tariff on everything that comes out of the mouth of anyone who has purchased one of these.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Was their this much outrage about culture appropriations when Beyonce failed horribly at recording a country album?

ftfy

 

[CGRdrJoe]

I'm outraged that this thread is only 2 pages

 

[Ghost Rider]

"Sydney Sweeney is releasing soap that contains her bathwater for $8/bar."

Who tf is so desperate to come into contact with lady part-adjacent soap that they're buying this? THAT'S the kind of stupidity that should have people questioning ####. I want a tariff on everything that comes out of the mouth of anyone who has purchased one of these.

If nothing else, she is being smart and cashing in while her star is as hot as it will probably ever be.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

It's a pretty hot star

 

[Cowboysfan8]

"Sydney Sweeney is releasing soap that contains her bathwater for $8/bar."

Who tf is so desperate to come into contact with lady part-adjacent soap that they're buying this? THAT'S the kind of stupidity that should have people questioning ####. I want a tariff on everything that comes out of the mouth of anyone who has purchased one of these.

 

[B Maverick]

I'm off to AEO to buy... something

Not sure she is at your local AEO store....

Or maybe you want this?

"Sydney Sweeney is releasing soap that contains her bathwater for $8/bar."

Who tf is so desperate to come into contact with lady part-adjacent soap that they're buying this? THAT'S the kind of stupidity that should have people questioning ####. I want a tariff on everything that comes out of the mouth of anyone who has purchased one of these.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Any of you that watch Madame Web, I'll disown you.

 

[belljr]

Guess I'll be returning my soap I just purchased at Walmart

 

[TLEF316]

Yeah, major props to Sweeney for understanding exactly what this is. Right now she's the hot "it girl". She likely doesn't have the acting chops to stay in the limelight once the new hot girl emerges, (shes more megan fox than she is Scarlett Johanson)so she's taking advantage of the opportunities presented.

Girl understands the assignment.

 

[B Maverick]

Any of you that watch Madame Web, I'll disown you.

Fine, i won't watch it. again.

 

[Hoh]

We may need some more Sweeney photos to really get a full perspective and understanding of this ongoing story
I don't want to be in the dark just shooting blanks at the screen

Photos? I'd suggest starting with Euphoria. Some great SCENES!!11111!!!

Scenes rhymes with genes. I’m offended.

 

[kupcho1]

Godwin's law just broke the speed of light.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Guess I'll be returning my soap I just purchased at Walmart

Nah. For you it's OK. I understand.

 

[-OZ-]

This backlash (and the response to it) is why we’re where we are today, a country divided. Where too many people don’t even bother to listen to different perspectives.

You're lucky to be out of it and may you rest in peace.

 

[Gally]

I just thought it was a clever word play for jeans/genes. Nothing more......nothing less.

 

[-OZ-]

Godwin's law just broke the speed of light.

What did Chris Godwin break now?

 

[-OZ-]

Yeah, major props to Sweeney for understanding exactly what this is. Right now she's the hot "it girl". She likely doesn't have the acting chops to stay in the limelight once the new hot girl emerges, (shes more megan fox than she is Scarlett Johanson)so she's taking advantage of the opportunities presented.

Girl understands the assignment.

Better than Fox, less than Scarlett. But yeah, enjoy the moment.

 

[djmich]

This is very troubling, I'm kinda surprised you all are making light of it. LINK

 

[General Malaise]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

Besides, the only people looking at her hair are straight women and gay men.

4 things GM appreciates in a gal. Nice skin. Nice teeth. Nice legs. Nice hair.

None of the other stuff matters. Although gainful employment would be in consideration....

 

[General Malaise]

I'm off to AEO to buy... something

Tempted to buy the stock on another pullback. It's a Reddit meme stonk now but this can't hurt it going higher, can it? Mayhaps this was all done on purpose.....

 

[General Malaise]

"Sydney Sweeney is releasing soap that contains her bathwater for $8/bar."

Who tf is so desperate to come into contact with lady part-adjacent soap that they're buying this? THAT'S the kind of stupidity that should have people questioning ####. I want a tariff on everything that comes out of the mouth of anyone who has purchased one of these.

What if we purchased two (or more) of these?

 

[Psychopav]

News outlets reporting things like "people on social media are saying..." are ones that I'm probably not all that interested in hearing from. First, I'm guessing like half of these "people" online are bots generating comments. Second, people complaining on social media shouldn't be seen as newsworthy. If someone wants to do an actual scientific poll about how people feel about this ad campaign, then maybe I'll have some interest in discussing whether or not it is racist. As it stands now, I find it hard to believe this is a significantly widespread complaint. I think I'd have a hard time finding anyone IRL that cares about this at all.

1000% this.

People on social media are finally getting fed up with ducks. It is an increasing problem in society today that people really don't like ducks. What did ducks ever do to people and how do we live with this people on duck hate.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackYardChickens/comments/1hqveqc/i_hate_ducks/

Article next week:
People on social media love ducks and can't understand why other people hate ducks.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AustralianBirds/comments/1ixljxl/i_dont_know_about_you_but_i_just_love_ducks/

I have no idea what this thread or post is about, but I can say that ducks are the funniest animal, and every joke is funnier with a duck.

Simplest example:

Why did the chicken cross the road?

-and now-

Why did the duck cross the road?



See?

Quack.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

This backlash (and the response to it) is why we’re where we are today, a country divided. Where too many people don’t even bother to listen to different perspectives.

You're lucky to be out of it and may you rest in peace.

User name checked out?

 

[ConstruxBoy]

This backlash (and the response to it) is why we’re where we are today, a country divided. Where too many people don’t even bother to listen to different perspectives.

You're lucky to be out of it and may you rest in peace.

I thought it was a funny play on your user name and avatar. Guess I missed.

 

[Ilov80s]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

If you asked me what color that woman's hair in the photo was I was definitely say blonde.

Her eyebrows and roots disagree with you.

Didn't say it was natural. Just saying that yes Sydney Sweeney's hair color (the one she presents to the world) is blonde and I think you would get 90% agreement on that if you polled random people.

 

[Chaz McNulty]

and can somebody give me the nutshell of this current outrage, please.

I don't social media, and keep my news intake to... news.

Basically a physically blessed woman is doing a commercial for a clothing brand and some folks are outraged

Also, the jeans v. genes joke could be taken to be suggesting that the best "genes" are blonde haired and blue eyed if you want to overthink it.

If you want to overthink it more, she's a natural brunette. But nobody in this wave of outrage is over-thinking anything....or even really thinking.

If you want to overthink it that makes it even worse because they are saying people should deny their true self to conform to this specific standard of "good". I think like all things, it's somewhere in between. People are probably overreacting but also I don't believe nobody involved anywhere in the process of planning and making this didn't also see this connection and either agree with the concept or like the idea that it could cause controversy. I find it hard to care much anymore for any of it.

I just saw the photo of the ad. Are we really calling this 'blonde' now? As a natural blond, I think that's really stretching it. At best it's brunette with blonde highlights.

If you asked me what color that woman's hair in the photo was I was definitely say blonde.

Her eyebrows and roots disagree with you.

Didn't say it was natural. Just saying that yes Sydney Sweeney's hair color (the one she presents to the world) is blonde and I think you would get 90% agreement on that if you polled random people.

This topic seems very important to the General.

Are you OK with us calling her dirty blonde? Or do you prefer us to just leave blonde out of it and call it sandy brown?

 

[TLEF316]

This is very troubling, I'm kinda surprised you all are making light of it. LINK

I mean....if a professor from like the 12th best college in NJ says it, it MUST be true.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

More Sydney Sweeney please.

Just not more Madame Web. Oy.