Nate Bargatze hosted the Emmy Awards, delivering mixed material that leaned too heavily on a charity gag and one denim tuxedo joke that many didn’t catch.
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Midway through, Bargatze joked about his outfit: a full Canadian tuxedo—denim jacket, jeans, bowtie, and cummerbund—while introducing actress Sydney Sweeney.
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The gag referenced Sweeney’s American Eagle ad campaign with the slogan “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” which some online critics linked to “great genes” controversy.
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Many viewers failed to connect the parody, leaving the joke without impact; several attendees backstage described the audience’s reaction as lukewarm.
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Sweeney, dressed in a crimson gown, ignored the gag entirely, keeping her stage appearance professional and focused on presenting the award.
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Critics noted Bargatze’s clean, controversy-free style may have made the denim spoof too subtle to land, proving that clarity matters even in understated humor.
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