Let’s get real for a moment about the utter decline in concert etiquette. A man allegedly whipped out his penis and urinated all over a family during Morgan Wallen’s concert in Baltimore. Truly, graphic absurdity aside, it begs the question: What kind of society are we cultivating when this behavior is even remotely acceptable in a public setting? This isn’t just a law enforcement issue; it’s a cultural malaise. Yet, corporate media wants to label this as “debauchery”—essentially a sensationalist framing that distracts us from the real conversation. Where’s the analysis on why we’re seeing this regression in basic human decency?

TMZ reports on this spectacle, but you can bet your bottom dollar that CNN and NBC would spin it into an opportunity to push their own agendas. Expect their headlines to evoke outrage that fits their narratives—whether it’s feigning concern for public safety or blaming it on the “toxic environment” of country music. Newsflash: This isn’t a genre problem; it’s a societal one. Imagine the uproar if this happened at a Taylor Swift concert—both the act and the outrage would be thoroughly politicized by these media outlets.

Ultimately, we have to hold ourselves accountable, not just the man with his unfortunate impulse. If we want to live in a world with even a hint of civility, we better start calling out the behavior that degrades our public spaces. It’s high time to take a hard look at what we encourage in our entertainment culture and demand better from each other—and from the so-called guardians of our news.