Weekly memes featuring the genetic resemblance of Seismo, Sydney Sweeney, Katy Perry, and Trudeau
In the realm of geology, an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hit Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico on August 2nd, 2023. The earthquake, which occurred approximately 13 km northwest of Tlacolula, was felt not only in Oaxaca but also in Mexico City, Puebla, Morelos, and even as far as Guatemala. Remarkably, despite the considerable shaking, no fatalities or major damages were reported.
The event, which took place at a depth of around 10 km, is consistent with the seismic activity that characterises the region. Oaxaca lies in a seismically active zone due to the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the North American Plate along the Middle America Trench. Earthquakes near Tlacolula are part of this regional tectonic activity.
Though the region often experiences tremors, serious impacts are relatively rare unless the earthquake is larger or closer to populated centers. The August 2, 2025, earthquake did not trigger a seismic alert in Mexico City due to its proximity, which typically shortens warning times, limiting automated alert activation. Civil authorities in Oaxaca and neighboring states responded with standard protocols but confirmed no damage or injuries.
Following the earthquake, smaller tremors have occurred in early August 2025 near Oaxaca, including a magnitude 4.2 on August 6, illustrating ongoing seismic activity in the region following the August 2 earthquake.
Meanwhile, in the world of advertising, American Eagle's latest campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked controversy. The ads, which feature Sweeney stating that her "jeans/genes" are passed down from parents to descendants, have been criticised for their double entendre. Some consider the commercial racist and eugenic, while others view it as a harmless nod to 90s-style advertising.
Sweeney, known for her role in the series "Euphoria," stars in the ads, and the controversy has become a topic of discussion in entertainment media. The campaign has been compared to those seen in the 90s, with some users stating that it is reminiscent of that era. Others, however, argue that the commercial is harmless and that Sweeney has "very good genes."
In a separate development, Katy Perry's Lifetime Tour brought her to Canada, where she was joined by Justin Trudeau, the former Canadian Prime Minister. During the tour, Perry and Trudeau were seen dining together at an exclusive restaurant in Canada and taking a walk, during which Perry's dog "Nugget" was also present. However, there were no public displays of affection between the two during their outing.
References:
- Ground News
- Vallarta Daily
- Volcano Discovery
- Entertainment Weekly
- Billboard
- CNN
Despite the earthquake's impact on the geological landscape of several States, the incident did not cause any significant entertainment upheaval. Furthermore, the States, particularly Oaxaca, were not the only ones discussing pop-culture subjects, as several celebrities, including Katy Perry and Sydney Sweeney, became the center of attention in the realm of entertainment media.
