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Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Dunkin' ad featuring Gavin Casalegno sparks backlash for ‘genetics' line, draws Sydney Sweeney comparisons
A new Dunkin' ad campaign featuring actor Gavin Casalegno has stirred controversy online after social media users called out the brand's unexpected reference to 'genetics' while promoting a summer drink. In the video posted on July 29, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star says: 'Look, I didn't ask to be the king of summer. It just kinda happened. This tan? Genetics. I just got my color analysis back. Guess what? Golden summer. Literally.' He continues, '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.' Watch the advertisement below: The ad's unusual messaging has sparked mixed reactions, with some questioning the logic behind associating coffee with genetics. Others have noted similarities to American Eagle's recent campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, which used a 'genes' pun to market denim but also drew attention for its odd approach. Comments flooded in on social media. Most of them wondered what genetics had to do with coffee. 'Who thought this was a good idea (sic),' one user wrote. Another added, 'Weird time to drop an ad talking about genetics (sic).' 'WTF is going on.. why all ads are about genetics? (sic),' a third chimed in. 'Wouldn't it make more sense to talk about him laying in the sun getting a GOLDEN tan? Why are we mixing genes and coffee?!? (sic),' another comment read. As confusion continues, USA TODAY has reached out to Dunkin' and Gavin Casalegno's representatives for comment. Neither party has responded as of yet.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dunkin' Donuts faces heat over Gavin Casalegno's ‘genetics'-obsessed ad, netizens draw comparisons to Sydney Sweeney
Dunkin' Donuts new ad over 'genetics' has created uproar on social media, drawing parallels to American Eagle's 'genes' campaign starring Sydney Sweeney. Dunkin' Donuts new ad: Star Gavin Casalegno from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' appeared in a brief commercial for the breakfast food chain's new summer Refresher drinks that was unveiled on Tuesday. Star Gavin Casalegno from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' appeared in a brief commercial for the breakfast food chain's new summer Refresher drinks that was unveiled on Tuesday. The 35-second commercial featured the actor attributing his summertime tan to his 'genetics.' 'Look, I didn't ask to be the king of summer. It just kinda happened,' Casalegno, 25, says in the video shared July 29. "This tan? Genetics. I just got my color analysis 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,' he adds. Dunkin' Donuts ad causes uproar Some social media users have doubled down on their support for the coffee company, while others have drawn comparisons to American Eagle's "genes" campaign, which featured Sydney Sweeney with 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' tagline. The line's dual meaning regarding the actress's appearance, which she got from her parents, and her pants led liberal critics to wonder if American Eagle was endorsing "Whiteness" or "eugenics." Meanwhile, a person reacted to Dunkin' Donuts ad on TikTok, writing, 'Why are ads so obsessed with genetics all of a sudden?' The script of the advertisement, meanwhile, has left some people perplexed. One Reddit member wrote: 'Not a single part of this ad makes sense? It's literally just word salad.' 'Genuinely what does a drink have to do with genetics???' another asked. 'I'll never have Dunkin' Donuts again,' a fourth user declared, while another stated, 'I guess Dunkin just joined the boycott list with Starbucks.' Also Read: Sydney Sweeney speaks out amid uproar over American Eagle 'great genes' ad controversy Casalegno opens up about Dunkin's Golden Hour Refresher Casalegno, who had previously participated in Dunkin's "Not Just a Snack" campaign, described the promotion as 'a playful new social video (titled) 'King of Summer,'' in a press statement issued on July 29. 'Casalegno now claims his crown, a playful nod to his effortlessly sunny energy and the golden glow of his order: the Golden Hour Refresher.' 'There's just something about a summer sunset that makes everything feel a little better, and Dunkin's Golden Hour Refresher really captures that vibe. It's refreshing and kind of just lifts your mood. I've been a Dunkin' fan for years, so teaming up again is such a fun way to celebrate summer,' he adds.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gavin Casalegno Is Dunkin's 'King of Summer' in New Video: 'Guilty As Charged'
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star is rolling out a new sweet treat to help you beat this season's heatNEED TO KNOW Gavin Casalegno is showing you why he's the unofficial 'King of the Summer' The Summer I Turned Pretty star and Dunkin' have an all-new, cool collab to help you beat the heat Try a Golden Hour Refresher at a Dunkin' near you this summer!Dunkin' has found its 'King of Summer' with Gavin Casalegno! The Summer I Turned Pretty actor, 25, is making the season even sweeter with the all-new Dunkin' Golden Hour Refresher, a tropical combination of Mango, Pineapple and Strawberry Dragonfruit flavors mixed with sweet and tart lemonade served over ice. A new video ad released Tuesday, July 29 sees Casalegno sitting poolside, letting viewers know he can't help being hailed as the 'King of Summer.' 'This tan? Genetics. I just got my color analysis back. Guess what? Golden summer, literally!' he says in the clip. After taking a brief stroll and finding himself on a pool chaise lounge, he admits, '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,' he concludes. In addition to the Golden Hour Refresher, Dunkin' also rolled out the Blueberry Breeze Refresher: a crisp, blueberry-forward sip inspired by breezy coastal vibes. However, the possibilities are endless inside of the Dunkin' app, where customers can try their own customizable combinations, including the Blueberry Strawberry Sparkling Refresher and Guava Strawberry Black Tea Refresher. There's also the Mix Your Own Refresher feature in the app to mix and match any two flavors with a choice of mixer to craft the perfect sip. And even better, Dunkin' Rewards members can enjoy all medium Refreshers for $3 through Aug. 19, though additional charges, terms, and exclusions may apply, and participating locations may vary. 'There's just something about a summer sunset that makes everything feel a little better, and Dunkin's Golden Hour Refresher really captures that vibe,' Casalegno said in a statement. 'It's refreshing and kind of just lifts your mood. I've been a Dunkin' fan for years, so teaming up again is such a fun way to celebrate summer.' Casalegno also previously worked with Dunkin' for a $6 Meal Deal campaign featuring James Marsden, Charles Melton, Tramell Tillman and Dylan Efron. When the partnership was announced in April, each actor appeared in a hilarious ad, sharing their desires to be seen as 'more than just a snack' because of things like their 'skincare routine' and having 'hauntingly symmetrical' features. 'I am the full meal,' Marsden, 51, said while in a Dunkin' drive-through. Dunkin' has also collaborated with it-girls for drinks like the Pink Spritz featuring Paige DeSorbo and Sabrina Carpenter's Strawberry Daydream. Stay up to date on Dunkin's full summer menu lineup by visiting Read the original article on People
