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lifestyle-and-society2 years ago

"Everyday Anomalies That Seem Too Absurd to Be True"

Twitter users have highlighted various normalized aspects of daily life that feel like scams, ranging from the grind of work-life balance, the struggle to afford basic necessities, to the absurdity of pet rent and convenience fees. Other grievances include the exploitation of charity for tax deductions, the pressure to tip at markets, the societal expectation to apologize, the beauty industry's manipulation, the wealth gap, costly parking at hotels, expensive healthcare, the pink tax, and the illusion of unlimited PTO. These frustrations reflect a broader discontent with systemic issues in society.