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Just days after American Eagles campaign featuring actress Cindy Sweeney sparked ongoing criticism over race and beauty standards
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Duncan is now under similar scrutiny for a new spot starring actor Gavin Casalano
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Look, I didn't ask to be the king of summer. It just kind of happened
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This tan? Genetics. I just got my color ysis back. Guess what? Golden summer
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What's striking a nerve for some viewers is the focus on genetics
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Both campaigns starring white celebrities have been called out for promoting a limited and stereotypical standard of beauty
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with Sweeney's campaign centering around genetics as well. Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color
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My genes are blue. her American Eagle spot al with some viewers claimin ideals given her blonde hair and blue eyes The discourse has spilled over into a TikTok trend
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where users are spoofing the campaign, including a deep fake version with President Trump
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and a fake Levi's ad featuring Beyonce. But even if some people aren't seeing an issue with the
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genetics comment in the Duncan ad, many point out that the overall script doesn't make sense
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Every time I drink a Dunkin' Golden Hour refresher, it's like the sun just finds me
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One Instagram user wrote, Neither American Eagle nor Dunkin' immediately responded to Stray Arrow News' request for comment
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But according to TMZ, most people still find the American Eagle campaign appealing
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With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton. Download our app or visit san.com for more
