Ah, summer swimsuit season—a time when every mainstream outlet from TMZ to Vogue tries to shove a new bikini or one-piece down your throat, under the guise of “fashion tips.” But let’s take a moment to dissect the corporate spin here. TMZ, which usually revels in celebrity gossip, suddenly becomes your style guru. Why? Simple: they want to cash in on the summer sales, while pretending to be the arbiter of taste.

Compare that to outlets like CNN or MSNBC, who keep pushing agendas under the façade of daily news. While they lavish attention on societal issues, their idea of fashion is likely dictated by a political correctness checklist, leaving little room for genuine expression. Do you really think they care if you look good in a swimsuit? No, they’re more concerned with shaping societal norms and stifling dissenting opinions on aesthetics.

When you zoom out, it’s clear: all these platforms are in the business of selling you something. Whether it’s swimsuits or sensational headlines that fit their narratives, the goal is the same—keep you scrolling, keep you buying. So, while you peruse your bikini options, question who benefits from your purchasing choices. Is it you, or the corporate giants that are hoping you’ll part with your cash? Spoiler alert: it’s often not the former.