Definitions by Sickomonster
Hot Waitress Economic Index
Hot Waitress Economic Index (HWEI) is an unofficial and controversial economic indicator suggesting that when the economy tanks, suddenly all the servers at restaurants become ridiculously attractive because hot people who normally work better-paying jobs are forced to wait tables. The hotter your server, the more fucked the economy probably is.
The HWEI is one of the many weird indicators that people have used to make sense of the economy. Advertisements by the United States Marine Corps, sales of men's underwear, and even lipstick sales are just a few of them.
You can expect to see tougher marine recruitment ads on TV in a difficult economy because they meet recruitment goals quickly in down economies. They don't have to worry about scaring people away. Men's underwear sales will dip (that pair might last a little longer) and lipstick sales will go up because it's a relatively inexpensive personal luxury.
The HWEI is one of the many weird indicators that people have used to make sense of the economy. Advertisements by the United States Marine Corps, sales of men's underwear, and even lipstick sales are just a few of them.
You can expect to see tougher marine recruitment ads on TV in a difficult economy because they meet recruitment goals quickly in down economies. They don't have to worry about scaring people away. Men's underwear sales will dip (that pair might last a little longer) and lipstick sales will go up because it's a relatively inexpensive personal luxury.
Kevin: Damn, my waitress last night was hot, why is she working at The Cheesecake Factory?? According to the Hot Waitress Economic Index, we're definitely heading for a recession.
Hot Waitress Economic Index by Sickomonster March 4, 2025
rot economy
Coined by Ed Zitron:
The rot economy is a growth-at-all-costs economy. The only thing that matters is growth of revenue, which comes from showing a never ending vomit stream of ads, rewarding managerial malpractice, and pleasing shareholders. Also see: enshittification
The rot economy is a growth-at-all-costs economy. The only thing that matters is growth of revenue, which comes from showing a never ending vomit stream of ads, rewarding managerial malpractice, and pleasing shareholders. Also see: enshittification
Ever wonder why Google results are getting worse, or why you aren't seeing your friends on Instagram? It's all because of the growth-at-all-costs economy that's swallowed the tech industry, where the user experience takes a back seat to monetizing every interaction with the platforms you used to love. - episode synopsis for “The Rot Economy,” from the Better Offline podcast
rot economy by Sickomonster January 21, 2025
shock and aww
When you encounter something very cute and “aww worthy,” to the point of it destabilizing you and pulverizing a few brain cells.
From “shock and awe,” a military strategy that involves using overwhelming force and firepower to quickly gain dominance over an adversary.
Shock and aww is used by social media platforms to keep people hooked
From “shock and awe,” a military strategy that involves using overwhelming force and firepower to quickly gain dominance over an adversary.
Shock and aww is used by social media platforms to keep people hooked
I was overcome by shock and aww: how could I resist a compilation video of shelter puppies’ reactions of getting forehead kisses 🥺
shock and aww by Sickomonster December 4, 2024
shock and aww
When you encounter something very cute and “aww worthy,” to the point of it destabilizing you and pulverizing a few brain cells.
From “shock and awe,” a military strategy that involves using overwhelming force and firepower to quickly gain dominance over an adversary.
Shock and aww is used by social media platforms to keep people hooked
From “shock and awe,” a military strategy that involves using overwhelming force and firepower to quickly gain dominance over an adversary.
Shock and aww is used by social media platforms to keep people hooked
I was overcome by shock and aww: how could I resist a compilation video of shelter puppies’ reactions of getting forehead kisses 🥺
shock and aww by Sickomonster December 4, 2024
homebaddie
A person who prefers to stay home rather than going out, but still puts effort into their physical appearance to hang out around the house whether alone or with others, whether that be with hair, makeup, or clothes. Typically wearing a Juicy Couture track suit and Ugg platform fuzzy slippers. A play on the term “homebody.”
She’s not your average IG baddie who wants to go out to the club - she’d rather stay at home and be a homebaddie with me.
homebaddie by Sickomonster October 10, 2024
average sick Joe
average sick Joe by Sickomonster July 17, 2024
average sick Joe
average sick Joe by Sickomonster July 17, 2024