Stephen Colbert is an American satirist who is well known for his late-night news talk show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, since 2015. He is popular for his no-nonsense stint and witty remarks. Recently, he made headlines when CBS, the American broadcaster, announced that Stephen’s longest-running show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, will air its final show in May 2026. Now, the American satirist has again garnered a lot of limelight for his take on American Eagle’s recent commercial featuring American actress, Sydney Sweeney. The commercial landed in hot water for using puns, genes and jeans.
Stephen Colbert’s take on the controversy involving the American Eagle ad starring Sydney Sweeney
In his late-night news talk show on CBS, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the American comedian talked about the ongoing controversy surrounding American Eagle Outfitters. He mocked people who criticised the commercial, saying it was nothing but an overreaction. For the unversed, American Eagle recently launched a campaign, whose slogan was ‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’. The commercial hogged the limelight for boasting Eugenic beliefs and racism. Stephen was quoted as saying:
“Just like Sydney Sweeney, I also carry the gene for s*xy commercial scratchy voice. I get it from my uncle on my mother’s side … Now, some people look at this and they’re seeing something sinister, saying that the genes-jeans denim wordplay in an ad featuring a white blonde woman means American Eagle could be promoting eugenics, white supremacy and Nazi propaganda. That might be a bit of an overreaction — although Hitler did briefly model for Mein Kampfort Fit Jeans.”
