While Chuck Norris might be gone, the way his death is being covered lays bare the hypocrisy of mainstream media and its relentless pursuit of sensationalism. TMZ is hardly the arbiter of taste, but let’s not kid ourselves: they’re playing the same game as CNN and Fox News, sensationalizing an event that should have been a solemn tribute. Instead, we get a show—complete with celebrity endorsements and theatrics fitting a Vegas strip show.

Judson Mills’ comments about the service being “larger than life” are emblematic of the media’s tendency to mythologize personalities at the expense of genuine remembrance. Mainstream outlets will spin this into a full-blown spectacle to rake in clicks, adhering to the narrative that we need to “celebrate” everything, even when it’s a moment for reflection. The self-congratulatory tone represents corporate media more than it honors the man himself.

Let’s be clear: Norris stood for masculinity, discipline, and a no-nonsense attitude. If the media were truly committed to honoring him, they would focus on those values instead of packaging his legacy as a glorified sideshow. But that’s not what sells in today’s attention economy. The focus should be on the life he lived—not the circus that follows his death. We deserve better than this voyeuristic coverage.