

THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 93 — Charlie On South Park? Sydney Sweeney's Great Jeans?
7 snips Aug 2, 2025
The excitement builds as the group anticipates a parody of Charlie in South Park. They dissect the uproar over a Sydney Sweeney jeans ad, contrasting it with past celebrity endorsements. Laughter ensues as they share comical tales about jeans shopping and explore generational shifts in political views tied to fashion. The discussion deepens with critiques of beauty standards and the complex history of race in advertising. They reflect on the evolving nature of comedy amidst ideological divides, and even share surreal feelings about being immortalized in a cartoon.
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Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad Story
- Sydney Sweeney's jeans ad satirized as Nazi propaganda sparked a massive backlash.
- Many supporters bought American Eagle jeans in protest, showing strong cultural impact.
Cultural Shift in Beauty Standards
- The left used to own youthful beauty culturally, now that image belongs to the right.
- Sydney Sweeney's ad signals a cultural shift back to traditional standards of attractiveness.
Sydney Sweeney's Natural Appeal
- Sydney Sweeney's appeal lies in her natural, unapologetic beauty and athleticism.
- Her 1980s-style ad contrasts with modern "woke" culture, resonating with many young men.