American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney Campaign Sparks Controversy and Foot Traffic Decline
TL;DR
A poll reveals a partisan and gender divide among young people regarding American Eagle's viral jeans ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, with Democrats and women generally perceiving it as out of touch and less authentic, while Republicans and men are more likely to find it genuine; the ad also faces criticism over alleged eugenics themes, though such views are held by a small minority.
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