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Alex suggests that such accusations are often rooted in superficial judgments influenced by a person's appearance. He claims that if she were less conventionally attractive or less a white woman, the public or media response might differ significantly. Instead, he believes that the backlash stems from jealousy or distaste for her beauty and presence, rather than any actual hidden intent in the ad's wording—an innocent pun playing on words about “great jeans.”
Furthermore, Alex points out that similar reactions would likely not occur if the ad featured a prominent person of color like Beyoncé. The implication is that racial bias shapes the outrage, reflecting broader societal issues about perceptions—where beauty and race influence judgments.