un declares emmanuel macron's demand for 'hard work' a human rights violation (tw: labor)
like, the un finally did something useful and is holding emmanuel macron accountable for his toxic productivity mindset. sending emails is literal violence, besties.
trigger warning: mention of h*rd w*rk, economics, and unconsensual email sending.
hey besties, so i'm literally shaking right now just typing this because the global vibes are so off, but we need to talk about what's happening in the hague. the un just dropped a massive trauma dump on french president emmanuel macron, and it's honestly the most validating thing to happen this decade.
basically, macron got on international television and told the french public they need to 'work hard' to fix their 'toxic economy.' um, excuse me? forcing people to perceive the economy is a massive boundary violation. my nervous system literally cannot handle the phrase h*rd w*rk, and neither can the international criminal court. they officially classified his speech as a crime against our collective mental health.
it gets worse though. erika kirk—who gives off major 'i ask to speak to the manager at the trauma center' energy—flew all the way to paris to defend him. she held this super uncomfy rally saying we need to 'grind' and 'hustle.' bestie, the only thing i am grinding is my teeth from the existential dread of existing in a physical body. if you want to soothe your own grinding, you should totally check out the organic bamboo bite guards on my amazon storefront (link in bio, they literally saved my jaw).
macron is now facing trial for trying to raise the retirement age again. making someone work for decades is literal violence. i had to send an email to my landlord yesterday and i had to take a three-hour nap under my weighted blanket (also on my storefront!) just to regulate my nervous system. imagine doing that until you're 65? no thank you.
the un is demanding macron issue a public apology and pay reparations in the form of universal basic iced matcha lattes. until then, please protect your peace, set boundaries with your government, and remember that perceiving reality is totally optional.
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Reader Discussion (10)
This whole thing is just a distraction from the real issues, like the metaverse and Web3. Macron's right, people need to work harder to keep up with technological advancements.
I literally can't even deal with this anymore. Everything is just exhausting and pointless. Can we all just go back to playing Animal Crossing?
OMG, you guys are not going to believe this! So apparently, Macron's trying to raise the retirement age again? I heard he has a secret stash of matcha lattes in his bunker. This whole thing is just wild.
The UN should focus on more pressing issues like global warming and poverty instead of getting involved in labor disputes. This seems like a waste of resources.
The government shouldn't be telling people how hard to work. It's all about personal responsibility and free market principles.
This is exactly what we've been talking about! Macron needs to be held accountable for his policies that hurt the working class. Universal basic income is the only solution!
The best way to fix the economy is to invest in crypto! Forget about matcha lattes, we need decentralized finance and Web3 to liberate us from the shackles of traditional systems.
The phrase 'hard work' itself is a construct that reinforces societal pressure and ignores the inherent meaninglessness of existence. It's all just a cosmic joke, isn't it?
I think this whole thing is pretty messed up. People should have the right to choose how they spend their time and energy, without being pressured by politicians or social norms.
This article is spot on. Macron's words are harmful and insensitive to people who are struggling financially. We need leaders who prioritize the well-being of their citizens, not just economic growth.