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

Example Sentences

The silly season in college football, that time when coaches get fired and hired, seems to never stop.

From Washington Times

“I think that fact has kind of pushed the whole silly season forward where it hasn’t really been any movements,” Rosenqvist said.

From Seattle Times

He described it as a product of the “political silly season” in which candidates are grasping at ways to address the crime issue.

From Washington Times

Players were interested in the silly season only when they got money up front.

From Washington Post

All that was revealed Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix, the ninth event on this year’s calendar and a solid six weeks before F1’s “silly season” of driver movement is expected to hit full swing.

From Seattle Times