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5. Dan aykroyd's SNL Carter/inflation skit

Reply to sop (Original post)

Tue May 26, 2026, 01:26 PM

May 26

This so reminds me of this skit from a half century ago. Aykroyd trying to convince America inflation is actually good because soon everyone will be millionaires and smoke expensive cigars and so on....

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Trump Aide Claims Americans 'Spending More Money on Everything' Shows They're 'Optimistic' About Economy [View all] sop May 26 OP

Yeah, run up that credit card debt, that makes some Republicans happy I guess Walleye May 26 #1

Can there be anyone that incredibly stupid about life, money, and the real cost of living??? slightlv May 26 #6

That guy would be smiling if he told you your dog died. dem4decades May 26 #2

"Spending more money on everything" means everything costs more, you pandering twit. Ocelot II May 26 #3

What is he smoking? Diamond_Dog May 26 #4

Dan aykroyd's SNL Carter/inflation skit unblock May 26 #5