The Hamptons are heating up, and who do we see? Alix Earle and Stassie Karanikolaou trading in their bikinis for summer dresses. But let’s get real: why are we, as a culture, so obsessed with a narrative driven by celebrity lifestyles? This is the kind of distraction that mainstream outlets like CNN and E! News love to churn out. They push these perfectly curated photos of ‘hot chicks’ in designer wear while glossing over the issues that really matter. This is how you create a culture fixated on superficiality.

We are bombarded with images of glam and glitz to keep our attention off the deeper problems plaguing society—economic struggles, political strife, and social injustices. Don’t let them fool you; the wine and dine culture isn’t just about who wears what in the Hamptons. It’s about maintaining a distraction. When outlets prioritize TikTok trends and Insta-perfect moments over substantive journalism, they are complicit in fostering a diluted public discourse.

So, who would I take out? I’d rather have a dinner with someone who can challenge the societal norms and provide a critique of all this nonsense, rather than indulge in the mind-numbing distraction of summer dresses and influencer appearances. At some point, we have to ask ourselves if we’re going to let corporate media serve us this fluff or demand that they tackle the real issues head-on.