In the magical land of Hollywood, where make-believe reigns supreme, it seems we’re witnessing what can only be described as a cultural mirage. The latest offerings from Tinseltown have adults scratching their heads and young folks returning to their video games with a bewildered expression. Why, you may ask? The answer lies in the fantastical depictions of America in movies like the new Fantastic Four, offering an intriguing glimpse into a world where time seems to be stuck in a pleasant 1960s snapshot—only this time, everyone’s invited.

You see, folks, even in the age of wokeness, where a misplaced pronoun could send your career into freefall, movie makers accidentally—or perhaps purposely—slip some truth into the silver screen. Take the newest Fantastic Four film, for instance. Here we have a storyline featuring the invisible woman who, as it turns out, is not just hard to see but also pregnant. This cinematic masterpiece includes a pivotal scene indicating the impending arrival of a tiny human, leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind. An honest admission, even if it accidentally slipped past the Hollywood gatekeepers.

Meanwhile, in the realm of politics, along comes Rahm Emanuel, trying to decipher the male psyche like a puzzled dog with a calculus textbook. Young men, he observes, are plagued by societal ills, one of which is the inability to own a home. Yet here’s a man wondering why young bucks might feel depressed in a culture rotated around vilifying their very nature—talk about waking up and smelling the burnt coffee. Apparently, men are under the misguided notion that they should play the role of providers and protectors, an idea instilled not just in America, but universally for centuries. Could it be that biology has a role in this? What a groundbreaking notion.

Finally, the great debate rages on about mothers leaving the workforce to raise children—an apparent tragedy as grand as any Greek epic. As more women express a preference for nurturing their children and crafting a haven at home over corporate drudgery, it’s clear that something as primal as motherhood might indeed occupy a place of significance in society. Predictably, the leftist media gapes in astonishment as women cheer about their choice to stay at home to raise their babies, blissfully unaware of undermining the cherished feminist narrative that work life is the apex of womanly achievement. Who knew that the simple joy of watching your child grow could be more fulfilling than a corner office?

So there we have it, folks. Hollywood may be playing catch-up in the cultural game, but every now and then, it inadvertently plants a seed of truth. Whether it’s through superheroes embracing retro values, or women opting out of the rat race to rear their young ones, we’re all getting a taste of a simpler, saner past—if only for the duration of a cinematic escape. Here’s hoping the message sticks around long after the credits roll.