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American Eagle responds to online criticism following Sydney Sweeney campaign

UNITED STATES, AUG 1 – American Eagle's campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney sparked debate over racial and eugenics implications while raising funds for domestic violence support, with 70% customer approval reported.

  • American Eagle released a denim campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney on July 23, using the slogan 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.'
  • The campaign triggered backlash due to the pun on 'jeans' and 'genes,' which some critics linked to white supremacy and eugenics.
  • American Eagle defended the campaign as wordplay focused solely on jeans and affirmed ongoing support for Sweeney and the ad.
  • The campaign caused an 18% stock jump and sparked wide online debate, including 181 Fox News mentions and millions of social media views.
  • The controversy highlighted polarization around cancel culture, with supporters praising AE's stance and critics accusing a hidden ideological motive.
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