We’re not in a recession—yet. But with the state of things currently, we’re not too far off. When something crazy, like Ed Sheeran becoming cool again happens, that’s when you take a backseat and let the cards fall where they may. The end is nigh.

Unnatural blondes letting their brunette roots show, DIY «barn yard» weddings, and moving back in with your parents to «spend more time with them»—it’s like 2008 all over again! Though we’re all feeling a bit dreadful, deeming current trend cycles as «recession indicators» allows us to trauma dump about how awful the state of the world is. This time, though, we have social media platforms that pack a stronger punch than the internet did over a decade ago. Now we know all the warning signs for impending economic collapse! Hooray?…

Social platforms’ impact on the way users view historic events is nothing short of laughable—and that’s because we all can’t stop cracking jokes about living through a widespread infectious disease, questionable presidencies, the rise of literal AI robots, and, now, another probable recession. In the wise words of Wendy Williams, «Life could be worse. No, not really… this is the worst.»