r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/beatthedookieup 9h ago

It signals stagnation in an economy since there is a low consumer demand, which could lead to layoffs and others things of that nature.

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u/CMDRCoveryFire 9h ago

There is not low demand there is no consumer money.

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u/KnowledgeWhole9623 3h ago

The economic system doesn't know the difference, it reacts the same way.