The news article discusses the rise of "Irreverent True Story" comedies in recent years, citing films like "I, Tonya," "Moneyball," "The Big Short," and "The Social Network" as examples. The article mentions the latest addition to this genre, "Dumb Money," which tells the Story of the GameStop short squeeze in a mischievous and humorous way. However, the author expresses fatigue with the formulaic nature of these films and questions the need for every true story to be presented in a self-aware and irreverent manner. The article also highlights the trend of fact-based films centered around consumer products, often approached as comedies, and suggests that they tap into our fascination with explainer videos and bite-sized history lessons.

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