The 'recession indicator' memes are getting out of hand
Economic sentiment is souring and Americans are taking to the memes for comfort.
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- The US is not in a recession, but Americans are sharing their "indicators" online.
- It's all about how they're cutting back on spending or seeing early aughts throwbacks in pop culture.
- After all, when uncertainty strikes, humor helps us cope.
It's Southwest charging for bags. It's the "recession pop" vibes of Lady Gaga's new album. And it's definitely cancelling your eyelash extensions to save money.
If you ask the internet, they're all terrible signs for the economy.
But Americans are getting ahead of themselves: The economy's fundamentals are not in downturn territory. Instead, they're sharing memes to bond over souring sentiment. People are noticing ways in which both their own finances and pop culture are reflecting a time of uncertainty.
