Photo from TLC.

Starting on July 16 at 10 p.m., TLC will be airing D.C. Cupcakes. The six-episode series follows the local sister tandem of Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis, who run Georgetown Cupcake.

We know we’ve been saying that cupcakes, as a culinary trend, jumped the shark quite some time ago. But I think that the creation of a $4,200 limited-edition Austrian crystal bedecked cupcake purse by Judith Lieber might just put the icing on the cake.

Then again, this show is scheduled to air after “Say Yes to the Dress,” so I think we all know the demographic that TLC is seeking. And we certainly don’t begrudge our hometown folks their opportunity for a shot at fame, and long lines of tourists.

Plus, it’s summer time: what are you going to watch instead? Grass growing?