Lizzo Roasts Sweeney’s Denim Ad
Hello, I’m Avery Sinclair, your resident cynic refusing to play along with every viral craze.
Another day, another disappointment. Here we go.
The social media world exploded when Sydney Sweeney unveiled her new denim campaign with American Eagle, and as expected, online outrage wasn’t far behind. Critics rushed to accuse the retailer of sneaking in a racially charged “dog whistle” message, claiming the tagline “good genes jeans” joined forces with Sweeney’s all-blue ensemble to send a questionable signal in white America’s heartland. The backlash has been so intense that it even caught the attention of fellow celebs, turning a straightforward fashion ad into a battleground of hot takes.
Enter Lizzo, who decided she couldn’t stay silent while the internet tore itself apart over a pair of pants. In a fresh Instagram post, she dropped a doctored image of herself wearing a head-to-toe denim look with a provocative recline reminiscent of Sweeney’s original pose. A bold overlay reads “If the Democrats won the election,” suggesting we might have ended up with ads of Lizzo lounging in jeans if the left had prevailed. The caption? A cheeky retort: My jeans are black. That wink at the ad’s phrasing hints that she, too, smelled something more than just the cotton blend.
Sources close to the situation, including a screenshot from the meme’s initial creator and commentary from TMZ, confirm that Lizzo’s post is part tongue-in-cheek jab and part commentary on the oversensitivity swirling around political branding. Conservative pundits such as Michael Knowles have pounced on the furor, arguing that the outrage boils down to envy over Sweeney’s looks and race. Lizzo’s tweak of the ad script underlines that sometimes you need a high-profile remix to spotlight how easily messaging can veer off track.
Lest you think Lizzo’s the lone voice in this denim debacle, Doja Cat also threw her two cents into the ring. In a viral clip dripping with a southern drawl, Doja pushed her “bless your heart” act to send up the controversy, practically sipping sweet tea at every mention of “good genes.” The Euphoria star’s campaign unintentionally sparked a minor celebrity food fight, proving that even the simplest ads can trigger a multimillion-dollar slugfest online.
Of course, American Eagle hasn’t formally addressed the fray beyond their standard press statement about celebrating individuality. Meanwhile, social feeds remain ablaze with sarcastic memes, side-eyeing hashtags, and finger-wagging hot takes. Whether you think this is political messaging gone rogue or just another chance to dunk on influencers, it’s clear that denim will never look the same again.
Keep your notifications on, there’s bound to be a sequel to this digital spill. And that’s today’s dose of ironic reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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