Ah, the month of June. A time for beach outings, barbecues, and backyard sprinklers. But wait! Hold your horses, because for our friends on the left, June’s not just the gateway to summer; it’s an eternal rainbow parade. That’s right, it’s Pride Month, or as some would call it, the season to hurl rainbow confetti over anyone daring enough to express a hint of traditional values. And what a glorious time it is—unless, of course, you prefer your sidewalks free of painted crosswalks and sequined activists.

Isn’t it fascinating how this annual festival of colors, meant to promote love and acceptance, often feels more like a month-long episode of “Spot the Hypocrite?” With the ongoing saga of corporate logos donning their rainbow capes just days before quietly slipping back into their regular attire, one can’t help but chuckle. It’s like watching a catwalk of virtue-signaling mannequins, each vying for the coveted title of ‘Most Tolerant Corporation,’ only to realize they’ve forgotten to brief their interns running the social media accounts. Oops! A late Sunday rainbow rush is indeed a long-standing corporate ritual.

Let’s take a step back and appreciate the irony of having a nation that once prided itself on rugged individualism now cajoling companies to partake in this colorful race. Just when we thought the parades couldn’t get more theatrical, we discover science has something to say about our involuntary eye rolls. fMRI brain scans showing disgust have become part of the arsenal, suggesting that not every brain lights up with joy at the sight of rainbow-themed wonders. Who could’ve guessed?

But perhaps the most intriguing development is the shift in conservative circles. Once upon a time, some well-meaning leaders thought it better to play nice, bending rightwards to embrace the rainbow brigade, much to the dismay of traditional conservatives. Well, hold on to your MAGA hats, folks! The winds of change are blowing, and support for same-sex marriage has waned in recent years among Republicans. Some brave souls are even going to courts with religious discrimination lawsuits for being forced to parade (pun intended) someone else’s ideology.

Now here’s the kicker: a bygone administration, with a flair for scandal, once whispered about realities that many today find remarkably candid. Oh, the scintillating White House tapes, capturing moments you won’t find on your average streaming platform. Yet, while past leaders laid bare their thoughts on what was then the burgeoning inclusion wave, one can’t deny the nostalgia of simpler times when debates weren’t dictated by ever-expanding acronyms.

So, as June rolls on, with its flash mobs and social media storms, it’s worth remembering that diversity of thought should be celebrated, too. After all, nothing screams freedom louder than the ability to think for oneself—even if that sometimes means not donning a rainbow shirt.