132
Making the "$5 dollar footlong" jingle is psychological violence in a capitalist society with established patterns of inflation. (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
37 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

Yeah, I've still got that shit stuck in my head a decade later, but now when I yearn for a sandwich I look at a menu featuring $13 options pre-tax. Suck me off with that Subway. Fuck you and your pedo sandwiches.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

I'd argue that it shows how even international businesses don't understand basic monetary and macro economic concepts. Its existence should be a reminder to you that your fiat currency is losing value every moment you hold it. 2% year over year is the US Fed's target, and what is in the basket has changed many times

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •