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The Sydney Sweeney ad is emblematic of this broader transformation, signaling that the long-tabooed topics are no longer off-limits. Instead, they are being weaponized for cultural shocks, political signaling, and market differentiation.
The Political Landscape: Echoes Across Europe
This cultural upheaval isn’t confined to America. In Europe, similar trends are emerging, particularly in countries like Germany, where the right-wing populist party AfD (Alternative for Germany) gains ground by emphasizing traditional identity and national pride, often clashing with established taboos against such discourse.