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Pearson also pointed out that the backlash signifies a shift in corporate America’s approach. He claimed that big brands now recognize that the woke agenda—especially regarding body positivity—has run its course, and many are moving away from it. The outcry, in his view, is mostly a minority phenomenon and unlikely to harm American Eagle's brand in the long run, as public consumption seems to favor non-woke, traditional values.