81 Things (and counting) Blamed on Capitalism
Plus: 18 things that can save us from capitalism
This is an ongoing and frequently updated list. If you see people nonsensically blaming things on capitalism, leave a comment with a link and the list will updated.
For a fuller theory behind why everyone seems to blame capitalism for everything, see Ugh, Capitalism
Ugh, Capitalism
Complaints about The Man were a common theme in film and television through the 70s, 80s, and 90s. As with so many parts of pop culture, the phrase had roots in black film and television before migrating to the mainstream. What used to be a mainstay of blaxploitation
Why is there no life on Mars? Capitalism
Why did the dinosaurs cause havoc in Jurassic Park? Capitalism
Why can’t you make friends? Capitalism
Why is it annoying to do meal prep? Capitalism
Why are Mondays stressful? Capitalism
Why does fast casual food come in bowls? Capitalism
Why do I have to pay to sample music? Capitalism
Why are teens depressed? Capitalism
Why did a state owned and operated oil company light the ocean on fire? Capitalism
Why are most people monogamous? Capitalism
Why do people care about their baby being their own offspring? Capitalism
Why are you uncomfortable in plane seats? Capitalism
Why does John Wick kill people? Capitalism
Why do workers have too much bargaining power? Capitalism
Why do workers have too little bargaining power? Capitalism
Why are you lonely? Capitalism
Why do people think you’re boring? Capitalism
Why do you spend time on your hobbies? Capitalism
Why aren’t people having kids? Capitalism
Why do incels exist? Capitalism
Why are you bad at sex? Capitalism
Why are you mentally ill? Capitalism
Why have video games gotten worse? Capitalism
Why can’t you sleep? Capitalism
Why does the United States have a high crime rate? Capitalism
Why are so many homes painted beige? Capitalism
Why don’t you have beautiful artisan furniture? Capitalism
Why haven’t we cured Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? Capitalism
Why do people enjoy astrology? Capitalism
Why don’t people truly love each other any more? Capitalism
Why are orcas attacking ships in the Mediterranean? Capitalism
Why are there so many movie reboots? Capitalism
Why do some people get Long COVID? Capitalism
Why do James Bond movies always have a catchy pop song? Capitalism
Why do industrial accidents happen? Capitalism
Why does scarcity exist? Capitalism
Why are some people transphobic? Capitalism
Why do people like treats (but in a bad way)? Capitalism
Why are people afraid of AI? Capitalism
Why does fraud exist? Capitalism
Why does child abuse happen? Capitalism
Why does America have so much gun violence? Capitalism
Why won’t people purchase my art? Capitalism
Why isn’t your apartment building beautiful? Capitalism
Why does sexual harassment exist? Capitalism
Why are your allergies bad? Capitalism
Why do you have a beard? Capitalism
Why is romance dead? Capitalism
Why do people like Japanese Jazz Fusion music? Capitalism
Why do people pet the cats at the cat cafe? Capitalism
Why do casinos build flashy displays? Capitalism
Why is adoption always evil? Capitalism
Why do people plagiarize? Capitalism
Why are we distracted by conspiracy theories? Capitalism
Why are books too long? Capitalism
Why did your favorite anime get cancelled? Capitalism
Why do you have to wake up early to go to work? Capitalism
Why is there a crowd to see the Mona Lisa? Capitalism
Why do people rush to reserve pool chairs? Capitalism
Why are some folks insecure? Capitalism
Why can’t children read well? Capitalism
Why do people believe in ghosts? Capitalism
Why do people travel for vacations? Capitalism
Why do trans people exist? Capitalism and Capitalism
Why is there a mental health crisis? Capitalism
Why is the spam filter on your email wonky? Capitalism
Why is Taylor Swift dating Travis Kelce? Capitalism
Why is America getting meaner? Capitalism
Why do people rake their leaves? Capitalism
Why is it annoying when you have to charge your phone? Capitalism
Why did Israel and Palestine agree to a ceasefire? Capitalism
Why is weed illegal? Capitalism
Why is weed being legalized? Capitalism
Why do you have a choking kink? Capitalism
Why do people expect you to be on time? Capitalism
Why do frozen meals exist? Capitalism
Why do boats sometimes crash? Capitalism
Why are clocks based on solar time? Capitalism
Why is Mount Everest crowded? Capitalism
Why do artists feel alienated? Capitalism
Why do bridges collapse? Capitalism
Why don’t you read as much as you want? Capitalism
Things That Will Save Us From Capitalism
Fancy Lettuce will save us from capitalism
Cookies will save us from capitalism
Hobbies will save us from capitalism
Architectural Designers will save us from capitalism
Taking Pictures will save us from capitalism
Ice Cream will save us from capitalism
AI will save us from capitalism
Astrology will save us from capitalism
Holistic Farming will save us from capitalism
Community gardens will save us from capitalism
A TV show about a 13-foot tall man will save us from capitalism
Cyborgs will save us from capitalism
Board Games will save us from capitalism
Fan-fic will save us from capitalism
Cafes will save us from capitalism
Interior decorating will save us from capitalism
Roguelike video games will save us from capitalism
Charlotte’s Web will save us from capitalism
Art, surprisingly, will NOT save us from capitalism
Added thus far:
Japanese Jazz Fusion is because capitalism
Cats in cat cafes are because capitalism
Frankly, I'm not sure how this is supposed to make me *dislike* capitalism.
This is great. There's an endless stream (infinite scroll?) of this stuff all over tiktok. I look forward to sharing things to blame on Capitalism.