Meanwhile, half the crabs are worshipping the fisherman.
this post was submitted on 03 Nov 2025
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Carcinisation of the American society
convergent evolution
Carcinization and cancerization!
Pinch the rich. 🦀
crabs in the bucket Don't you realize we're in danger? Link arms with us, idiot!
"I'm free! I'm freeeee!" Cries the bottomost crab, high on a dab.
I had to read the comments to figure this is probably a metaphor on society (people don't want you to succeed) and not some metaphor on some situation about not knowing that being on top means you're the first to get cooked
The crab gets out of the bucket by climbing on others who are already working their way up together, pushes them back while going, claims to succeed on their own effort, leaves without helping. Won't even turn back to pay respects. No crab can climb the bucket on their own.
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1997 called, and would like their indolent shorthand back.