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The hosts dive into the current frenzy around Sydney Sweeney’s recent commercial debut for American Eagle. They discuss the phenomenon of objectification in advertising, with a tone blending amusement and exasperation. The fact that a single commercial featuring a stunning actress caused stock prices to spike—jumping from around $9.90 to $12 per share—becomes a rallying point for how sex appeal and mere attractiveness remain potent marketing tools.