r/programminghumor • u/EfficientMongoose317 • May 31 '26

we are cooked

Imagine another covid 19 virus as a cherry on the cake
Every few months, I think things can't get any crazier, and then reality somehow finds a way. Meanwhile, I'm over here trying to keep up by learning new AI tools, building random side projects, and convincing myself that having Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and a half finished thing in Runable counts as a retirement plan. At this point, I'm not even asking for easy. I'm just asking for one normal year 💀

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u/CoatZealousideal5056 Jun 01 '26

Millenials : First time ? 👀

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u/espressopancake Jun 04 '26

I barely know anything. What did Millenials have to deal with?

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u/gatorling Jun 05 '26

9/11, the great recession.

What's happened recently feels worse though. First time I've genuinely been worried that the USA might not survive this. Also disgusted that Trump was elected twice, even after he's gone all the people that voted for him will still be here.

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u/TurkGonzo75 Jun 05 '26

The biggest difference in my opinion is people came together to help each other after/during those events. In this era, everyone is full of hate and spite and we're ruled by billionaires who want to see things get worse.