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What’s this all about?

Is this really about jeans, or is it about the color of her skin?

If you haven’t seen the ad featuring Sydney Sweeney from American Eagle, you’re missing out on a heated debate that’s been sparking conversations across social media platforms. Take a look and join the discussion. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/lizzo-twerks-denim-hot-pants-133302130.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

Here’s my opinion

Let’s be clear, the impact of the ad featuring Sydney Sweeney from American Eagle was not something I had considered until I saw Lizo’s response. Her reaction, along with that of many other plus-size white and black women, has brought to light the potential racial undertones of the ad.

Apparently, some women felt that the ad was referring to Sweeney’s blond hair and blue eyes as the “good genes,” rather than the American Eagle jeans she was wearing. 

I think they are reaching and trying to find a problem because the republican supporters praise her, and some feel like she is looked at as the ideal American girl. When, in fact, she is advertising jeans…JEANS and that’s all. The outlandish clapback from Lizo (in her new song) and others is unnecessary and a waste of time.

Seems like the clap back is fueled by jealousy and rage from Sweeny being a registered Republican!

If a company decides to hire someone that they see as beautiful, then so be it. You don’t have to agree or buy the product. She isn’t a representation of all women, obviously, but at least she is a woman.

We are living in an era where one too many men are spokespersons for women’s products. The outrage should be focused on the fact that just because you dress up and want to be a woman, doesn’t make you a woman. There are far too many women who are ready and equipped to be the face of women’s products; we do not need the help of a man to be the face of anything that concerns us.

Misplaced outrage is what I see here, and I’m sick of it.

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~Belladonna~

50 Replies to “What’s this all about?”

  1. Thanks for posting this. I think most men see a good looking woman in a pair of jeans and their stock did go up. Other than that, I don’t see what the fuss is about. Some people will see race in a bar of chocolate vs. vanilla. Who cares? If you like it, you like something. Ok. Lets move on. Thanks for reading.

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    1. I’ve noticed that so many people are looking for racist undertones. I just don’t see the point of it. I’m not an AE fan and I could care less about who they get for advertisements.
      But I do care if a man is advertising for women products

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  2. The far right will use whatever they can to stoke the flames of racism. I believe that any reference to “ good genes” is a definite indicator of racist intention and a suck up to those who would enjoy and approve if this behavior.

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    1. Shockingly their stock went up!
      I see your point but I wonder what would happen if it had been a black women saying something about good genes.

      I think we Trump found out She was a republican he blew things out of proportion,
      Per usual

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  3. If you look at the company, “American Eagle,,” no ad they’ve ever done has been without racist undertones. I actually never purchased their products, and never will. They don’t cater to my curves or thighs; those jeans would not fit what I have. As far as the debate, to me, it’s not reaching when you know the company, but do I have the energy to begrudge yet another thing out there in the face of any of us who do not fit Sydney’s description? I do not. It could be a great play on “jeans” vs “genes” and AE showing they can actualy make great usage of homophones and nothing more. But eh… it is what it is at this point. And in our current climate, I think the debate will continue to go on until something new comes into play and takes the limelight off of it.

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    2. So true! I’ve never shopped there. The clothes seemed to be a bit stuffy and childlike. The one thing that stood out to me was how Sweeny is used as a sex symbol in everything she’s apart of. That’s going to lead to a disappointing end for her.
      Lizzo made herself look a little silly to me and her lyrics were raunchy.

      But we have bigger fish to fry then this mess!

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  4. Yeah, it was one of those things or after people said it I could understand the way an argument could be made, but that didn’t mean it was a good argument. The fact that she was a republican is definitely part of the pushback.

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  5. It is very sad that the USA is so split into two parts, each part considering the other the devil; each part wanting to force their opinion and lifestyle on the other part. The US needs more strong parties, but the parties need too much money to have a chance.

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  6. I think funnier is a business called American Eagle that has stores here in Canada can’t figure out why they’re sales are down….the ad, not somewhere I’d never shop, but that being said, when I first started hearing the push back on the ad I thought, whatever…then I also thought, this wouldn’t be the first time an ad had an underlying message…

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  11. Well just damn Queen B. 😣 I have always wondered why so many men have their paws in everything “women,” be it cosmetics, clothes, fragrances, and even sanitary products. But I didn’t realize that American Eagle was still in business! 🤷🏻‍♀️

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  12. Personally, I’m not sure if they meant jeans or genes, maybe a mix of both? But, she recreated an ad Brooke Shields did in the 80s, and people had the same kind of response. They knew what they were doing! They were trying to get attention, and it worked! Except now it’s landing a bit harder since we’re already all so divided! I worked in marketing previously, so I’m positive this had to have known all this would happen, it was very intentional! I don’t know if Sidney Sweeney or Brooke Shields meant genes or jeans, but I do wish advertisers would be more creative while also spreading a more positive message!

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    1. Dana you are so on point! I remember seeing Brook Shields ad and yes it did et the same response. I have to think that maybe they wanted to stoke the fire a little. And yes we are so divided… so ridiculous!

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  14. I’m just wondering if we were talking about the first girl or the second cuz I’m seeing lots of leg and no jeans but I hear you girl!! Clearly I’m in left field. I’ll head and read what all the scuttle is about. ❤️

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    1. LOLOLOL It sure is a lot of leg from both ladies. I think they are both overly sexual. But the White lady is with AE and the black lady is trying to poke fun at her and say that she has good “genes” too! Rolling my eyes heavy on both. LOL

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  15. I still remember a time when one’s political opinion was private and not blasted out there for all to see and comment on. I think that is a big part of the problem.

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  17. The whole controversy highlighted the fact that some people will find something racial in everything. There are so many beautiful women of all colors! Can’t we just appreciate beauty without getting a political lecture? The opposition’s argument was irrational and illogical, in my opinion. And they didn’t find out she was a Republican until later.

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    1. YESSSSSSS Dawn!!! You nailed it.
      I think she made a lot of folks jealous because she is a very beautiful girl. I swear we live in a world full of people that are looking for anything to complain about.

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