We’re talking about Livvy Dunne and Breckie Hill, both draped in ‘Baywatch’-inspired swimsuits, and the online world can’t get enough. However, let’s not kid ourselves: corporate media outlets like TMZ and E! are spinning this as some delightful celebration of femininity. Is it really about empowered women, or are they just capitalizing on the allure of blonde bombshells? Don’t let the glitter fool you; it’s the same tired playbook—objectifying women for clicks while pretending to uplift them.

Livvy Dunne’s high-cut ensemble may evoke nostalgia for ‘Baywatch’, but how much nostalgia is just a veiled excuse for pandering? Mainstream media would have you believe there’s an empowering narrative here. Yet, their approach serves more to perpetuate the old Hollywood trope of the bombshell in need of validation. This narrative gets recycled, time and again, all under the guise of “women supporting women.” Meanwhile, Breckie Hill brings in her own flavor but falls victim to the same exploitative traps that these networks lay out.

The bottom line? It’s a spectacle designed to garner views and revenues, leaving the true empowerment dialogue lying in the shallow end. While we’re encouraged to vote on who rocks the swimsuit better, the real question should be: when will we demand more than just skin and allure from the media? It’s high time we stop celebrating the obvious and start supporting genuine, multifaceted representations of women.