Some recent examples:
The world might be burning but at least Hayden Christiansen will reprise his role as Darth Vader
The world might be burning but at least Joe and Kamala are Time's person of the year
The world might be burning but at least Apple's new headphones are $550
It really lightens the mood! Try it for yourselves!
The world may be burning but at least people can still be given the death penalty for being an accomplice in a crime that occurred 21 years ago