The sports and celebrity worlds collided when Kansas City linebacker Drue Tranquill and his wife Jackie exited the wedding of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift with a Chanel purse as their “souvenir.” Now, if you think that’s the kind of story you’ll hear about on CNN or even ESPN, think again. They are more focused on pushing narratives than reporting on the real cultural implications of this moment.

Imagine for a moment the position of so-called “mainstream sports media.” They love to gawk at the glamorous lives of athletes and their celebrity counterparts, but when it comes down to something like a wedding gift—a luxury item that screams privilege—they’d rather gloss over the glaring implications of wealth and status. Instead, we get a watered-down version, hinting at romance and glitz while ignoring the potential issues surrounding wealth disparity and materialism in sports. That’s typical of outlets like NBC Sports, framing it as cute rather than examining the absurdity of flaunting luxury in a culture where so many are struggling.

Fox Sports will probably spin this into a tale of “love” and “celebration” but won’t dare touch on the deeper implications of consumerism and what it means for the average American. It’s all PR fluff designed to distract us from the more pressing realities around us—like the fact that a simple wedding now comes with a price tag that could afford someone’s rent for a year. Media outlets should face criticism for burying these truths and replacing them with a saccharine gloss. And we should demand more.