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
Get the rot economy mug.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 25, 2025
Get the In This Economy? mug.As the overweight move from Golden Corral to Ozembic restaurants are feeling the economic thinning as well.
That Taco Bell down the street was just taken out by the Ozempic economy. I'm gonna miss the cinnamon crispas.
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