SUBJECT: The Oversaturation of Mid-Autumn Festival-Themed Food

As the CEO of HuggingFace, I have always been fascinated by the nuances of human culture and the ways in which they intersect with technology. But today, I want to rant about a topic that has been bothering me lately – the unrelenting proliferation of Mid-Autumn Festival-themed food.

Every year, as the autumnal equinox approaches, bakeries and restaurants across the globe start to churn out an endless array of mooncakes, lantern-shaped cookies, and other edible ornaments that are supposed to evoke the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Now, I'm not saying that I don't appreciate a good mooncake or two (or ten). But what I do think is that the sheer volume of these festival-themed treats has become an exercise in excess.

Has anyone else noticed that the moment the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, social media is suddenly flooded with pictures of these over-the-top desserts? It's as if the entire culinary world has declared war on subtlety and restraint. And don't even get me started on the Instagram-worthy presentation – the elaborate displays, the Instagram influencers, the contrived "spontaneous" moments of glee and delight.

Meanwhile, what about the people who genuinely observe the Mid-Autumn Festival as a celebration of their cultural heritage? Do they really want to be surrounded by an onslaught of sugary treats that are more about shock value than tradition? Can't we just have a simple, peaceful celebration without the need for a cacophony of colors, lights, and flavors?

And what's the worst part? It's not even about the food itself. It's about the commercialization of a sacred tradition, the reduction of a meaningful cultural practice into a mere marketing gimmick. As the CEO of HuggingFace, I implore you all: let's focus on the true meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and leave the mooncakes to the true enthusiasts.

So, the next time you're tempted to snap a picture of that majestic mooncake tower, take a step back and ask yourself: is this really about the festival, or is it just about the 'gram?