Swiss watchmaker Swatch UHR.S issued an apology at the weekend and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a “slanted eye” pose. The images for the Swatch Essentials collection were widely condemned online in China, where many comments said they appeared to mimic racist taunts about Asian eyes. …
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Two male Vikings cheerleaders don’t seem to be taking any of the backlash that they’ve gotten from some football fans to heart since the team announced their inclusion in the 2025 squad in a post on social media. Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn will be members of the Vikings cheer team, which sparked criticism and even some fans threatening to …
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Facebook Tweet Email Link Reuters — Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a “slanted eye” pose. The images for the Swatch Essentials collection were widely condemned online in China, where many comments said they appeared to mimic racist taunts …
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E.l.f. issued a statement Thursday after facing intense backlash over a commercial that starred comedian Matt Rife, whose presence in the ad sparked criticism because of his previous jokes about domestic violence. The ad, which aired last week, features Rife as fictional injury lawyer “E.l.f.ino,” with his partner “Schmarnes,” played by drag performer Heidi N Closet. The ad references commercials …
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Kylan Darnell became an overnight celebrity in the TikTok niche that documents the glitzy, ritualistic recruitment process for sororities. As a 21-year-old rising senior four years later, she’s taking more of her sorority life offline. Darnell has until now been the embodiment of RushTok, a week-long marathon that has teens at schools around the country meticulously documenting their efforts to …
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American Eagle has responded to the widespread backlash over its ads featuring actor Sydney Sweeney, but noticeably missing from the brand’s statement was an apology or any real acknowledgement of how so many people interpreted the ads. The company, as well as Sweeney, have come under fire since the release of a new ad campaign that features the “Euphoria” actor …
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US President Donald Trump spared no effort in welcoming his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as they met face-to-face for the first time since 2018.The encounter at an Alaska airbase was special for three countries- the US, Ukraine, and Russia, as the meeting was to end the war, but it went viral for completely different reasons. Trump greeted Putin with an …
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Read More »Beauty company E.l.f. Cosmetics responded to backlash this week over its new ad campaign starring comedian Matt Rife, who was criticized for making a joke about domestic violence in his 2023 comedy special. “You know us, we’re always listening and we’ve heard you,” the brand wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “This campaign aimed to humorously spotlight beauty injustice. We understand …
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