Dunkin Faces Left-Wing Backlash Over Genetics Ad

Dunkin' has ignited controversy with a recent ad featuring actor Gavin Casalegno promoting its Golden Hour Refresher drink, where he attributes his tan to genetics. This ad followed the backlash against Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle campaign, which similarly referenced genes and sparked accusations of promoting eugenics and white supremacy from left-leaning critics. Social media responses have accused both ads of endorsing racist dog whistles, with claims that highlighting inherited traits such as skin tone or hair color is akin to supporting a master race ideology. Supporters of the ads argue these claims are an overreach, mocking the outrage as excessive political correctness targeting basic biological facts. The Dunkin' ad controversy underscores a broader cultural debate over discussions of genetics and identity in advertising, reflecting ongoing tensions around race, biology, and perceived social messaging in popular media. Despite the backlash, some commentators celebrate these campaigns as a pushback against 'woke' marketing trends.