Curtis Sliwa is taking aim at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ostentatious wedding, and honestly, he’s not pulling any punches. In a world obsessed with celebrity culture, Sliwa’s critique is a refreshing reminder that not everyone is enchanted by the glittering facade. Mainstream media, especially outlets like CNN and NBC, have been fawning over this “royal couple” narrative, spinning a fairy tale that distracts the public from the actual issues we face—like the crumbling economy and rampant crime in cities like New York, where Sliwa has direct experience.

While CNN gushes about the “love story” behind the spectacle, they ignore the fact that such lavish displays only serve to highlight the extreme wealth inequality that plagues our society. Fox News, on the other hand, gets it partially right by calling out the absurdity but often falls into the trap of leveraging celebrity drama for ratings without addressing the deeper societal implications.

Sliwa’s outright disdain for the couple’s extravagant celebrations brings up a critical point: Are we really that superficial? Have we allowed ourselves to be so distracted by pop culture that we forget what truly matters? This points to a larger agenda at play, where corporate media wants you glued to your screens, entertaining you with stories of multimillion-dollar weddings while news about real issues takes a backseat.

Dismissing the commentary from discontented citizens like Sliwa is a mistake. It’s time to wake up and recognize that not everyone is ready to “shake it off.” The wedding may be a moment, but the larger issues facing society are persistent and absolutely deserve our attention.