After the backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, Dunkin’ Donuts also revealed a new advertisement that mentions “genetics.” This ad has also started getting backlash from fans, with many pointing out how the ad seemed irrelevant to genetics. Perhaps it was a marketing move to capitalize on one of the most talked-about things in the world right now.
Dunkin’ Donuts new ad uses word ‘genetics’ amid Sydney Sweeney controversy
A new 35-second ad for Dunkin’ Donuts featured The Summer I Turned Pretty star Gavin Casalegno. In the ad, the actor is sitting near a swimming pool with his Dunkin’ Golden Hour Refresher beverage. He references his “King of the Summer” persona and says, “This tan? Genetics. I just got my color back. Guess what? Golden Summer. Literally….I can’t help it. Every time I drink a Dunkin’ Golden Hour Refresher, it’s like the sun just finds me. So if sipping these refreshers makes me the King of Summer, guilty as charged.”
The ad has already generated backlash on TikTok, where many fans slammed it for mentioning genetics. One user noted, “Genuinely, what does a drink have to do with genetics???” while another said, “What’s up with ads and the word genetics rn?”
While there is a good chance that this advertisement just arrived at the wrong time, there is also a chance that this was a deliberate choice to capitalize on a subject that has become a household discussion. Either way, it seems that fans have taken issue with the ad, and many have also vowed to boycott Dunkin’ Donuts.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad continues to divide people around the world. Many have called the ad tone-deaf and have asked the company and the actress to apologize. Meanwhile, some believe it’s an overreaction. Many have also come in support of the ad, including the White House.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on ComingSoon.
