Entirely possible. I said I’m skeptical that it is better than standard models, not that I’m sure. But, in the absence of other evidence, I’m inclined to believe the economists who actually understand economics, rather than some rando on Twitter saying “called it!” - stripper or not.

They realized that cringe increases engagement via hate-sharing.

This says… something… about you. But I couldn’t tell you what.

This is the way. Have a vibrant, diverse social life where you contribute to group efforts and show off the skills you have. Introduce yourself to everyone with a smile. Be nice to old people and make friends with them - they are the ones who know about jobs that will never be posted to job boards.

However, when X user and stripper @botticellibimbo correctly predicted the economic decline in 2022 based on her recent profits at work, economists began to examine the Stripper Index more closely.

Reminds me of that joke statistic - economists have predicted 28 of the last 5 recessions.

Like, it’s fun to talk about “The Stripper Index” because it feels naughty. But is there anything that differentiates it from the Amusement Park Index or the Ice Cream Index? It’s all discretionary spending, and presumably should all point in the same direction. Add to this that (1) sex work is taboo - and therefore may be more likely to be influenced by any number of things, like religious or social media trends, and (2) that much of sex work occurs in black or grey markets, where reported earnings are dubious at best, and I really doubt that this is a significantly better economic indicator than the tools actual economists already use.

Yes. That’s why quality keeps declining there.

Not explicitly, since MAGA and Trump don’t have any real policy platforms. It’s not principles or ideas - it’s a vibe. Ask 10 Trump voters what Trump stands for and you’ll get 10 different answers.

But certainly, at least some of Trump’s powerful and influential supporters want to move more towards a dictatorial style of government.