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This seemingly innocuous content quickly ignited debate. Conservative influencers like Paul Sapula lauded the sorority clips as embodying “happy, wholesome, and classic America,” framing them as a nostalgic nod to traditional American values. Such sentiments contrast sharply with the perspective of many on the social left, who view these representations as problematic.
Woke TikTok and Accusations of Eugenics
Adding fuel to the fire, a viral American Eagle ad campaign starring Sydney Sweeney drew significant backlash. The ad, which featured Sweeney promoting jeans with playful humor, unexpectedly became a lightning rod for accusations of eugenics and even Nazi propaganda—claims that seemed far removed from the ad’s lighthearted intent.