r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/InternalCapable5286 8h ago

It's more about people holding out on buying things because they believe it will be cheaper later. Food is a bad example because people will always buy food, regardless of the cost. But why would you buy a car if it might be $2,000 cheaper in a few months? Then a few months pass and now it looks like that car might be even cheaper, will you spend now or keep holding out to see if it goes lower?

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u/Terpcheeserosin 8h ago

I only buy cars when I need one

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u/Flaky_Individual_348 8h ago

How would you feel if you didn't have breakfast this morning?

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u/numbersthen0987431 4h ago

If I skipped breakfast and it caused my wealth to increase, I'd be okay with it.

Under inflation and Capitalism, I skip breakfast and I don't increase my wealth.