What happens when a brand hires a gorgeous, talented actress for a clever ad campaign… and the internet decides it’s offensive? In this episode, we break down the viral Sydney Sweeney “Great Jeans” controversy that sent American Eagle’s stock soaring — and then spiraling into accusations of eugenics, political bias, and culture war chaos.
We’ll cover:
The marketing play that worked too well
Why some people saw the ad as “Nazi propaganda”
The psychology behind outrage culture (hostile attribution bias & zero-sum thinking)
How politics, branding, and elections collide in America
What this mess says about the future of advertising and public opinion
If you want a brutally honest take on marketing missteps, culture war landmines, and how both political sides use outrage for advantage — this is the breakdown you need.
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