08-01-2025, 07:51 PM
(07-31-2025, 10:49 PM)Hap Shaughnessy wrote: https://www.resetera.com/threads/american-eagle-sparks-backlash-for-touting-sydney-sweeneys-great-jeans.1255467/page-15#post-143339451
Nepenthe wrote:I do once again repeat that this ad wouldn't have been as effective at garnering attention if we didn't always have people immediately rushing to the defense of corporations and white celebrities when they engage in racist shit.
https://www.resetera.com/threads/american-eagle-sparks-backlash-for-touting-sydney-sweeneys-great-jeans.1255467/page-16#post-143378850
KoopaTheCasual wrote:Yup.
This thread (and the wider internet in general) should have been like "damn, what a wild dog-whistle". And AE could either stand by it, or say "whoopsies!"
It only blew up this much because of White 'allies' saying, "you guys are overreacting"
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