People Praise Comedian For Calling Out Everything “Wrong” With Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad
Michael Pavano Parodies Controversial Sydney Sweeney Ad with Sharp Satire. Comedian Michael Pavano recently went viral for a drag parody mocking American Eagle’s controversial ad campaign starring Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney. The original campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” used wordplay between “genes” and “jeans,” referencing traits like blue eyes and blonde hair.
Many critics slammed it as tone-deaf and accused it of pushing subtle white supremacist messaging. In response, Pavano dressed in drag—tight jeans, blonde wig—and mimicked Sweeney’s lines with exaggerated flair. His satirical version highlighted the campaign’s questionable tone, joking, “My jeans are blue – so they’re like, better than yours,” and poking fun at the ad’s vanity.
His physical comedy and over-the-top delivery emphasized the absurdity of the original message. The parody quickly…
