In the realm of modern culture clashes, nothing seems more entertaining than the spectacle of celebrities taking sides. Just when you thought the political theater couldn’t get any more flamboyant, along comes Lizzo, with her own attempt at replicating what has now become the infamous Sydney Sweeney “Great Jeans” ad. The description of Lizzo’s version reads like a script written by an overzealous party planner, all about flashy lyrics that seem to mix a particular brand of swagger with a concoction of drinks, diners, and maybe an award or two.

While Sydney Sweeney’s original ad had its critics in a tizzy, believing it to somehow signal a new cultural apocalypse, Lizzo’s take seems to be an ironic double-down. And if there’s anything the left loves more than pointing out imagined sleights, it’s when someone uses humor to make a statement – even if that statement is muddled at best. It’s sort of like trying to see through a frosted glass window: you know someone’s waving on the other side, but you might not make out exactly what they’re saying, or why they’re wearing a sombrero in December.

For readers who enjoy the glitz mixed with a dollop of irony, Lizzo’s rendition might appear as a bold attempt to claim her space in this chaotic conversation. But as one dances through the tangles of her lyrics, it’s hard not to notice how they paint a picture of a world where every day is a party, regardless of the chaos outside. The imagery almost suggests that if all else fails, head to the nearest diner for solace, as if pancakes hold the answer to our era’s burning questions.

Amidst all the shaking and shimmying, one can’t help but chuckle at how seriously some take these antics. With each exaggerated move and catchy line, it’s as if the performers want to remind us of one simple truth: that the whole spectacle is, well, a spectacle. And maybe, just maybe, in their pursuit of culture critiques and edgy entertainment, they end up proving points they never intended to make, contrasting the self-serious nature of their critics with a healthy dose of self-parody.

There’s something oddly comforting about this dance of absurdity. Here we are, watching celebrities self-produced as caricatures, and as one big joke on themselves. In the end, Lizzo does more than mimic an ad; she highlights this ongoing cycle of self-delusion with a laugh, which might just be the best commentary on our times. Let’s pull up a seat at this cultural diner, order a grand slam of irony, and enjoy the show – because it’s likely to get even more colorful.