Bill Maher's Roast: 'Online Social Justice Girls' vs. Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad

Bill Maher Sets the Record Straight: The 'Woke Mob' Goes into Overdrive over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Ad

The drama is still simmering, and it's getting juicier by the minute! Comedian Bill Maher isn't having it with the "online social justice girls" who are perpetually offended by everything. In his latest episode of 'Real Time', he took aim at the backlash surrounding actress Sydney Sweeney's new ad campaign for American Eagle jeans.

The controversy began when critics accused the clothing company of promoting whiteness and conventional attractiveness through a seemingly innocent pun in their promo. But Maher wasn't buying it, and neither were many of his fans. In a blistering monologue that has already gone viral on social media, he tore into the liberal crowd for overreacting to Sweeney's ad.

Sweeney's ad was a playful take on her own "good genes/jeans" in the promo, which created a firestorm as some accused American Eagle of perpetuating racism. But Maher wasn't having it, saying that the actress was simply making a joke about her blue eyes and great jeans - not her whiteness.

"It's like they're trying to find something to be offended by," Maher quipped. "She talks about the fact that she has blue eyes, and then she says, 'I have great jeans'... Ya know, because she's wearing jeans." He also pointed out that the marketing team at American Eagle should've seen this coming, but argued that they didn't intentionally try to offend anyone.

And Maher wasn't done there. He took aim at the "online social justice girls" who claim that there's no such thing as good genes. "Right - and then you go on Tinder and swipe left on every bald guy," he said sarcastically. It was a dig at the crowd of online activists who are quick to jump on the outrage train.

The segment has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some praising Maher's candor while others claimed that he went too far. "Hahahaha. He nails this one," one user commented on X. But not everyone was laughing along - another commenter called it "crude and creepy."

It seems that the "woke mob" has struck again, but Bill Maher is having none of it. As for Sweeney's American Eagle ad, it became the viral story of the week, creating a worldwide debate over the nuances behind the phrase "great genes." The actress hasn't commented on the controversy yet, but she did share a cryptic post on Instagram featuring a photo of pink roses with a white heart sticker.

American Eagle responded to the backlash with a statement that read: ""Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. her story. We'll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone." It seems like they're standing by their girl (and their ad).

The controversy has sparked a wider conversation about free speech, satire, and what's considered "offensive" in today's society. As Maher so aptly put it, "America," he concluded with an exacerbated sigh.

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