Skip to main content

Tantalus's Cupboard (TC)

A non newspeak term for Universal Basic Income (UBI).

When goods and services are technically available, visible in store windows, online websites and metaverses, but ordinary citizens can't access them due to shortages, rationing, price and an unacceptable social credit score.

Tantalus a Greek mythological figure, most famous for his punishment in Tartarus, was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches. The fruit ever eluding his grasp, the water always receding before he could take a drink.
Carmen: "I just got my UBI payment, but it's barely enough for rent."
Beth: "Classic TC"
Carmen: "fml and f Tantalus's Cupboard (TC)"
by jr99999 July 8, 2024
mugGet the Tantalus's Cupboard (TC)mug.

raid my cupboard

Stealing your friends load when he's trying to give his girlfriend a facial during a threesome involving you.
I was about to give her a nice pearl necklace during our three way, but my friend tried to raid my cupboard for himself.
by NasT4U May 23, 2023
mugGet the raid my cupboardmug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email