They're basically mocking them as if The Science was a boyfriend who broke up with them.

While science doesn't do that, The Science kind of did because you're supposed to just do what The Science says, regardless of evidence, and then you get to feel good about yourself because The Science agrees with your opinions, and that makes you smart and well-informed. Just like listening to NPR. Thus, if you questioned The Science, then The Science stops supporting you, and now you're stupid and we're going to steal The Science from you because you don't love him like I do.