Inner monologue skit explains economy from @npr
The creator, playing a reporter, asks a question to "Mr. Treasury Guy" (also the creator) at a press briefing. The Treasury Guy's internal conflict is personified by two tiny versions of himself on his shoulders—one optimistic and one pessimistic—who debate the state of the economy. They argue over consumer spending data versus consumer sentiment, revealing that high spending by the wealthy is masking the financial struggles of the general population, leaving the Treasury Guy mumbling incoherently.
Creator: @npr on Instagram
Transcript
Better Treasury guy, how's the economy doing? Yeah. It's, Oh, go ahead. Tell him it's awesome. Consumer spending's up crazy style. It's not good. It's bad. Consumer sentiment is way down. The majority of people feel badly about the economy, their personal finances, their jobs. Now they might be saying that, but 70% of our GDP is consumer spending. You no, like people buying groceries, buying plane tickets, buying cars, and that spending is strong. It means our economy is healthy. But better cons