So, it’s National Tattoo Day, and suddenly Hollywood’s elite think they’re fine art galleries. Corporate media outlets have jumped on this bandwagon to paint a picture of our beloved celebrities as “cultured” and “expressive,” pushing a narrative that glorifies body art as if it’s the pinnacle of individual expression. But let’s cut the nonsense, people! This is just another distraction from the pressing issues that genuinely impact our society—like inflation, crime rates, and the erosion of free speech.

Look at CNN and their incessant fluff pieces that idolize every pop icon who gets inked. Meanwhile, smaller voices in the industry, those who might actually investigate the broader implications of celebrity culture, get drowned out. It’s all too convenient that they focus on superficial trends while ignoring the real societal problems at play.

Then there’s Fox News, running headlines attempting to cast a critical eye on the “misguided youth” who idolize these tattooed celebrities without questioning what it means for our society. But what’s their alternative? More sanitized celebrity worship? Surely there’s more to report than whether or not a D-list star’s tattoo is a work of art or a cultural misstep.

Tattooing, especially among celebrities, can symbolize rebellion or a personal journey, but the way networks like CNN and Fox frame this discourse shows a deliberate twisting of perception. Instead of celebrating body art, why not ask why so many people feel the need to express themselves through ink? It’s a reflection of deeper societal issues, but all we get are trivial celebratory articles and forgettable quiz questions about who’s who in the world of tattoos. Let’s raise our standards, shall we?