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by razakel 3486 days ago
>The more I read about that, the more I want to start an instagram of a stereotypical loser.

It wouldn't be popular. People crave escapism.

The very fact that you're satirising exactly that is what defeats the purpose.

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You'd be surprised. Everything can be sold. Companies have figured out how to monetize anticonsumerism long time ago.

Related: Black Mirror, S01E02 - Fifteen Million Merits.

I think it would. I'm sure many people would relate to it. /r/me_irl has a success of its own.

There are many many people who feel guilty because their life could be more successful. It's a very hard thing to unroot out of your mind, but laughing about it is a huge relief.