Bill Maher recently ignited a heated debate by staunchly defending actress Sydney Sweeney against a wave of “social justice” criticism targeting her American Eagle “Great Jeans” advertisement.

The controversy erupted over a seemingly innocuous jeans commercial where Sweeney playfully references her “great jeans” and blue eyes, a phrase that online critics quickly weaponized.

These detractors accused the ad, and by extension Sweeney, of promoting “racist” undertones, going so far as to label her a “White supremacist” for the pun on “good genes.”

Maher, known for his no-nonsense commentary, publicly lampooned these accusations on his show, suggesting the backlash was an extreme overreach and highlighting a perceived hypocrisy among the critics.

He humorously pointed out the apparent contradiction in those who claim “no such thing as good genes” while simultaneously exhibiting selective preferences in their own personal lives.

The “Real Time” host further teased the literal nature of the advertisement, noting Sweeney’s appearance and the deliberate wordplay, contrasting it sharply with the “woke” interpretation.

Adding another layer to the discussion, Vice President JD Vance weighed in, mocking the intensity of the left’s reaction to the ad and questioning the broader political strategy it might represent.

Vance suggested that such reactions alienate mainstream Americans, particularly young men, and demonstrate a failure to learn lessons from recent electoral outcomes, implying a self-defeating approach.

This incident underscores the increasing tension between traditional media portrayals and the evolving landscape of online social commentary, often leading to intense public scrutiny and debate over cultural nuances.