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Aside from the White House and the TikTok Hype House, few places drew more ire last summer than the Hamptons. In the midst of a pandemic, some vacationers on the storied far end of Long Island were accused of acting as though COVID-19 never existed, attending parties and, notably, Safe & Sound: an ironically named, packed-to-the gills Chainsmokers concert that was later investigated by New York’s health commissioner. As the seasons changed and vaccines became available, the Hamptons-focused critiques and lampooning subsided. But, now that shots are in arms, the vaccinated can roam more freely, and Memorial Day Weekend is already behind us, a question once again looms: What will happen to the Hamptons now?