Why can’t every show just be a parade of with “nonpolitical” characteristics where not a single uncomfortable thought might reach the treat hogs’ unbothered heads?
They babble about but what they want is the cheap lazy noisy thought-terminating spectacles from Fahrenheit 451.
Capitalist Realism by Mark Fischer has a good explanation for why this happens.
In short, it’s ok to have some media criticism of Capitalism to diffuse any actual organizing against the system. Tabling is hard, but watching a greedy person get their just desserts is easier. Feels good without having to do anything!