10 Sad Things That Are Now a Joke

Working in a School

1

I have no idea how anyone in their right mind would make it a career considering the current state of education.

People’s Privacy

2

Spy networks, private investigators, industrial espionage, blackmail, and other privacy crimes abound for those with secrets. Even without theft, modern surveillance is cheap.

Netflix

3

"Every studio that thinks they can have their own paid service after fighting against it for two decades." Netflix demonstrated streaming works, so everyone wants Netflix’s pie.”

Earning $20/Hour

4

"I remember thinking when I was younger, “I’d be pleased if I made 40k a year.” I make much more than that and am barely getting by".

Journalism

5

Journalism is hard to fix. We got here because people prefer entertainment or wrath over information.”

Academy Award

6

“I haven’t seen any of the nominated movies in years and feel so “meh” about the whole thing.”

Fact

7

The Earth is spherical and birds are not government drones seem to be forgotten. Rebutting someone with facts and research invariably results in "I don't believe it." Fake news.

Lawyer

8

“People’s freedom and justice are directly related to how much you can afford probably doesn’t help.”

The Royal Family

9

“The Royal family hasn’t been respected in decades. Only the Queen was respected.”

Drunk Driving

10

In the 1980s, it was “you got home when you were that sloshed, legend,” but today we know drunk driving is terrible.

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