silly season

noun

1. a time of year, usually in midsummer or during a holiday period, characterized by exaggerated news stories, frivolous entertainments, outlandish publicity stunts, etc..

   The new movie reminds us that the silly season is here.

silly season

noun

1. a period, usually during the hot summer months, when journalists fill space reporting on frivolous events and activities

Word History and Origins

Origin of silly season¹

First recorded in 1870–75