r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/thevoidthatjerksback 8h ago

I doubt that anyone could explain this in a way where I would accept deflation as worse

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u/No-swimming-pool 8h ago

Stuff gets cheaper, so you can buy more with your money. You also lose your job and no longer have money to buy cheaper stuff.

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u/thevoidthatjerksback 8h ago

Its always the threat of job loss. I have already lost my job. That threat is meaningless

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u/you_from_your_future 6h ago

How do you eat right now? Whatever source of that food you have - you might lose it as well as a result.