People can remember two things, and lots of people like drama. This is a short laugh at a CEO getting a very small amount of comeuppance. It's not going to make us forget how terrible Trump is or that the government is actively covering up for pedophiles.
We need small breaks of laughter to keep sane sometimes.
I think it's more beer than coke. It's also for like drinking with friends and not standing out if you don't like alcohol but the rest do.
Edit: maybe I should say also for alcohol rather than more for alcohol.