So it’s National French Fry Day, and what do we get? A parade of celebrities like Karol G, Hugh Jackman, and Dua Lipa munching away on a beloved snack, and what’s mainstream media’s take? It’s yet another gross simplification of American culture, wrapped in a shiny bow of celebrity worship. The likes of CNN and BuzzFeed drool over this trivial indulgence as if it’s newsworthy in the grand scheme of an economy teetering on the brink.

Let’s get real here: these publications—hell-bent on distracting us from the real issues—shove celebrity culture down our throats while masking the fact that actual hardships are ignored. You’ll see more about Dua Lipa’s fries than you will about the inflation gripping the nation. Why? Because the establishment’s narrative thrives on vapid content that pulls your attention away from real, consequential discourse.

This endless parade of “look at our stars enjoying life” is essentially a corporate tactic to placate the masses. Instead of discussing substantive policies or accountability, we’re fed a diet of fries and fame. It’s as if these media giants believe that serving up a gourmet plate of celebrity indulgence is a valid replacement for thoughtful journalism.

Instead of filling our minds with the triviality of celeb munchies, how about dissecting the issues that truly matter? But no, that would require courage and a backbone that the likes of Fox News, CNN, and others simply lack. So, let’s cheer for fries while ignoring the hot mess in the news cycle.