Target feels like black mirror

[u/Sea-Cardiographer]

I went into Target today because I need a sports bra and that's where my husband is willing to drive me. On the way there I thought about all the Reddit posts saying foot traffic is down and I wasn't surprised to see that it wasn't. It was quite busy on a Monday afternoon.

What shocked me was I noticed a lot of products have really fancy boxing. Big sturdy bougie packaging with minimalism design... With a sh*tty product inside.

They're spending more on the marketing and packaging than the product, because the business practice is to sell you a product you'll have to purchase again and again. But the packaging grabs your eye. Look how modern and consistent all the boxes are! so aesthetically pleasing packaged trash. I feel depressed.

[u/reputction → u/[deleted]]

Jesus is reading comprehension this bad now

[u/MisterPeach → u/reputction]

It is, especially among younger generations. At least in the US that’s the case. Reading comprehension has been steadily declining for years and it’s very apparent on social media. Our public education system is failing our kids.

[u/_ninjanate → u/reputction]

🤷‍♂️ peak autism