So here we have it: a seven-figure World Cup party package from Medium Rare, selling the high life while the media clamor about sustainability and corporate ethics. It’s downright absurd! While CNN salivates over moral posturing and Fox News pushes narratives about the elitism of big spenders, they completely overlook how this is a clear indicator of the hypocrisy that plagues the so-called “responsible” elite.

Let’s be real. ESPN and the rest of the corporate media are more interested in peddling this extravagant lifestyle than highlighting the stark contrast between haves and have-nots made glaringly obvious by such a ludicrous package. They don’t care about the working class who are scraping by—let alone those in Qatar facing questionable labor practices. Instead, they want to sell you the image of opulence while turning a blind eye to the underlying issues. Isn’t that convenient?

What’s even more mind-boggling is how these networks will celebrate the event, casting aside the significant cultural and ethical implications for the sake of ratings. The same media that claims to have a moral compass is jumping headfirst into a celebration of extravagance, completely ignoring the real human cost of pulling off such spectacles.

It’s time we call this out. This isn’t just about a sporting event; it’s about the mindset that allows the rich to flaunt their cash while the media distracts us from the troubling narratives lurking beneath. We need to demand accountability from both corporations and media outlets instead of letting hype drown out the uncomfortable truths.