15 Photos Of Late-Stage Capitalism 1. This note telling cashiers that they’re not allowed to sit at the register: 2. This notice telling employees that they’d lose sick days if they came into work late: 3. This note that said going to the bathroom was “time theft:” 4. This sign by employees telling customers NOT … Read more
Recently, WK Kellogg CEO Gary Pilnick attracted controversy after claiming that, at a time when many Americans are struggling to make ends meet, those in search of a cheap meal might want to consider eating cereal for dinner. “If you think about the cost of cereal for a family versus what they might otherwise do, … Read more
A mom was shocked to learn that the bouncer toy she put together for her child was essentially “Baby’s First Cubicle” by Fisher-Price. Source: TikTok | @stealth_revenger A TikToker and new mom by the name of Boo (@stealth_revenger) thought she was getting a cute toy when she put together Fisher Price’s “2-in-1 Like a Boss … Read more
“I’m scared of not having time to live.” View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chronicallyonline/gen-z-tiktok-capitalism
People have dealt with personal tragedies, earthquakes, hurricanes, and literally 9/11 and still had their employers be like, “Yeah, but can you still come to work?” Source: Netflix The coronavirus outbreak has people lamenting the capitalist system in the United States. People who work low-wage, hourly jobs warn that they are often required to show … Read more
The photographer, Paul Needham, said of the image: “Business, done right, can create lasting social value. I saw Trump towering over the homeless, the children sleeping on cardboard on the street, and I was reminded of the ways in which our economic system can be painfully exclusive and unfair.” Another level to this photo’s painful … Read more
Source: TikTok | @sexybabypartygirl A NASA Engineer revealed she got a second job which sparked a huge debate on TikTok. Many Americans are required to take on a “side hustle” to either make ends meet or make it possible to have a semblance of a savings account. Many live paycheck-to-paycheck, which makes it almost impossible … Read more
A TikToker went viral after calling out the buy now, pay-later option from Afterpay that was available for his $50 pizza order. The TikToker (@millennialchaos) shared a screenshot of his order with the caption reading, “we’re in the endgame now.” The screenshot showed that he ordered an 18-inch pizza, and his total was $49. However, … Read more
I have the scaries. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/daniellaemanuel/nauseating-consumerism-posts
We’re in trouble if we keep going down this road. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/daniellaemanuel/consumerism-is-a-scam
Queer folks are poking fun at corporations during Pride Month by parodying advertisements aimed at the LGBTQ community on Twitter and TikTok. June 1 was the start of pride month and tweets started rolling in, all following a similar script: A queer person shares something—possibly fictionalized—about their past, identity, and/or coming out journey, and then … Read more
According to PBS, rainbow capitalism is a term that is used to describe big corporations, brands, and companies using rainbows, coming out with Pride merch, and more in order to show support for the LGBTQ community. On the surface, it’s a great thing. For decades, many people never thought they would be able to see … Read more