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
by Sickomonster January 21, 2025
A statement usually made after someone suggests something that the other party doesn’t particularly want to do, particularly involving anything to do with money whatsoever. Often used as a cost-effective way to not do something, though really it often applies to a stupid idea being rejected for this even more stupid reason.
“Yo we should put some rats up our asses!” - Guy 1
“In this economy? Damn shits are lucky if they even get out of the sewers.” - Guy 2
“In this economy? Damn shits are lucky if they even get out of the sewers.” - Guy 2
by I.E.I. Industries February 26, 2025
An economic system that runs parallel to the official economy of a region/state/nation where alcohol is the currency used in exchange for goods and services. Used extensively throughout Australia, with beer being the main denomination.
"ay Bruce, did you end up doing that Barra swap on your AU?"
"yeah mate... cost me a bit tho... coupla slabs of VB... beer economy mate"
"yeah mate... cost me a bit tho... coupla slabs of VB... beer economy mate"
by Robert Sanvagene January 27, 2024
(noun) /ˈsleɪkˌnɛt ɪˈkɒnəmi/
A self-sustaining economy driven by the utilization of data, browsing activity, and other valuable assets shared on the internet. In this economy, the act of using the internet serves as a means to fund internet connectivity, creating a cycle where internet usage sustains itself.
A self-sustaining economy driven by the utilization of data, browsing activity, and other valuable assets shared on the internet. In this economy, the act of using the internet serves as a means to fund internet connectivity, creating a cycle where internet usage sustains itself.
by Slakenet February 06, 2024
An economic condition under which people must subsidize their living through crowdfunding and appeals to charity.
by Nonsensicalme July 31, 2018
Also see "broken economy" Failure by design, A economy flawed from the start. Lead to ruins by those in power.
by ShowWy-D November 26, 2013
When a public figure (politician running for elected office) has the general public perception that they (the public figure) can sustain an "up economy". Usually a reference, or slang used by pollsters and mainstream media.
Donald Trump has "up Economy".
by Topher.Laclis March 19, 2017