Vic Fangio, the Eagles’ defensive coordinator, is channeling Dr. Anthony Fauci to prepare for his media appearance. Just what we need—another sports figure borrowing rhetoric from the man who turned a pandemic into a circus. You have to wonder: Is Fangio aiming for a few cheap laughs, or is this a deeper play to sensationalize the mundane? It’s a blatant attempt to nab attention in an era rife with clickbait.

Does anyone else find it ironic that Fangio seeks inspiration from Fauci, a figure so embedded in the establishment that he became a household name, for all the wrong reasons? If we were keeping score, Fauci would have more misses than hits. Corporate media love him for his ability to spin complicated issues into soundbites, while viewers—myself included—are left scratching their heads. It’s no wonder platforms like CNN mash his image onto every “news” story they concoct.

Now, Fangio’s move sparks laughter, while also revealing a lesson: mainstream narratives can influence even the most unassuming of figures. Fox News and CNN are masters of manipulating narrative, turning events—be it sports or science—into a spectacle, distracting us from real issues. So now we have a coach utilizing Fauci’s meme-worthy line as a marketing tactic. Clever or cringeworthy? Given the political climate, it’s likely a bit of both. We should demand better from our public figures, not let them wade into the shallow end of societal commentary.