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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte

While popular movies and TV shows paint a dystopian future full of surreal landscapes, totalitarian governments, and post-apocalyptic scenes, it is more likely to consist of unappealing and mundane scenarios. In fact, once you look past the meticulously curated universe of social media, it may seem we’re already living in it. Senseless ads, broken machines, canned dinners, dreary headlines — we’re constantly bombarded with chilling reminders of the "boring dystopia" we find ourselves in.

While it may be hard to wrap your head around this phenomenon at first, you gradually get the hang of it. And then start seeing it everywhere you look. Here’s where the prominent corner of Reddit called 'A Boring Dystopia' enters the picture. "A subreddit for chronicling how Advanced Capitalist Society is not only dystopic but also incredibly boring," as the moderators describe.

When you think of it, the group seems to be the unofficial mirror of our society by sharing the most upsetting, ridiculous, and all too real examples of modern-day dystopia that prove something's not quite right with this world. Below, we wrapped up the newest batch of their posts to give you a reality check and hopefully inspire you to fix the near future. So continue scrolling and upvote as you go!

Psst! When you're done with this list, be sure to check out Bored Panda's earlier pieces full of dystopian madness right here, here, and here.

#1

Explained Nice And Simple

Tweet discussing generational struggles highlighting rising costs and economic challenges in a dystopic nightmare context.

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    #2

    From Mad Magazine, 1968

    Black and white MAD Magazine 1968 cartoon depicting a dystopic nightmare with a corrupt patriot and political satire.

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    #3

    Lock Up The Poor

    Tweet highlighting the link between poverty and incarceration, reflecting harsh realities of a dystopic nightmare society.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is painful to read.

    #4

    Welcome To America

    Protest sign highlighting rights inequality, symbolizing a dystopic nightmare in modern society.

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    #5

    And Yet They Manage Our Life

    Tweet discussing paycheck to paycheck struggles and corporate bankruptcy, highlighting a dystopic nightmare of economic instability.

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    #6

    Is This Signs Of A Healthy Economy?

    Tweet by Bernie Sanders highlighting how corporations and billionaires pay less in taxes, reflecting a dystopic nightmare of inequality.

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    #7

    Tax The Churches

    Tweet discussing the Catholic Church’s involvement in denying abortion rights, reflecting dystopic nightmare realities.

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    #8

    And The Cycle Continues

    Tweet about poverty cycles illustrating a dystopic nightmare of escalating health and financial struggles.

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    #9

    ‘Bout Sums It Up

    Tweet stating America is a third world country wearing a Gucci belt, illustrating a dystopic nightmare reality during Covid 19.

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    #10

    Who Else?

    Social media post asking what to buy first with lottery winnings, highlighting dystopic nightmare reality in everyday priorities.

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    #11

    Maybe We Laugh So We Don't Cry. Or Rage

    Social media post showing a dystopic nightmare perspective comparing plants, pets, and kids in modern society.

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    #12

    Indeed

    Tweet by Robert Reich discussing Supreme Court and democracy, illustrating the dystopic nightmare of current political events.

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    #13

    How Much Have You Contributed To The Modern Day Feudal System?

    Screenshot of a tweet highlighting the dystopic nightmare of a predatory housing system and mortgage qualification struggles.

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    #14

    America Is The Best Country In The World!

    Tweet showing average insulin prices in different countries highlighting the dystopic nightmare of high U.S. insulin costs.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you realise Trump is trying to change this in Australia?

    #15

    Enjoy Another Recession And Global Warming Child

    Person in coat looking at dystopic nightmare landscape of ruins, reflecting on collapsing birth rate and society threats.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is 100% why I decided no kids.

    #16

    When Your Boss Is A Robot

    Robot in a grocery store detecting trash on the floor and alerting workers in a dystopic nightmare tech scenario.

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    #17

    Maximum Price, Minimum Quality, Ideal Suffering Of The Peasants

    Tweet about rising grocery costs and declining quality, illustrating a dystopic nightmare in daily life.

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    #18

    Interesting

    Scene from Robocop movie with text about corporate America aiding criminals, illustrating dystopic nightmare themes.

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    #19

    We Need To Stop And Reverse The Fingers

    Screenshot of a tweet expressing frustration about individual efforts against a dystopic environmental nightmare caused by big industry.

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    #20

    You’re Supposed To Like Working

    Tweet about work ethic and money, reflecting a dystopic nightmare of modern employment attitudes.

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    #21

    Quality Healthcare

    Hospital policy forces monitoring ectopic pregnancies until patient shows severe symptoms, highlighting dystopic nightmare healthcare reality.

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    #22

    I Wouldn't Be Able To Afford A House Anyway, But Might Give A Try?

    Tweet about millennials needing to spend less on brunch and more on particle physics in a dystopic nightmare context.

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    #23

    He Really Just Came Out And Said It

    Screenshot of a tweet discussing student loan forgiveness impacting military recruitment amid low enlistments in a dystopic context.

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    #24

    Can We All Agree It’s Time To Tax Churches?

    Tweet discussing a court ruling that taxpayers must fund religious education, highlighting concerns of a dystopic nightmare.

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    #25

    Can You See It?

    Tweet imagining a dystopic nightmare in 2040 with harsh labor conditions and homeless struggles.

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    #26

    2meirl4meirl

    Tweet showing dark humor about depression highlighting dystopic nightmare mindset about past and future.

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    #27

    Ah Yes, The American Healthcare System™

    Two tweets showing dystopic nightmare moments: a denied brain surgery and a hospital saving a damaged toy elf.

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    #28

    Organize And Join A Union

    Old union cartoon showing worker crushed by low wages and high rent, illustrating a dystopic nightmare of economic struggle.

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    #29

    "The Circumstances"

    Sign on wall showing price increases on menu due to circumstances, reflecting a dystopic nightmare reality.

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    #30

    Can't Have Anything

    Tweet about an Amazon worker facing strict bathroom break rules, highlighting the dystopic nightmare of workplace control.

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    #31

    Small Town Texas Politician Shares The Real Reason Police Are Armed

    Social media post highlighting a dystopic nightmare with a statement about police carrying guns for self-protection.

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    #32

    A Grim Reality Sets In

    Crowd of stressed commuters walking, highlighting a dystopic nightmare where working hard no longer promises a better life.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a smile on a single face.

    #33

    A Boring Police State Dystopia

    Comment criticizing bodycams showing officers committing crimes but not being punished, highlighting dystopic issues with accountability.

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    #34

    Daaamn, What A Good Ideea

    Sign on a bus reading Find someone who also can’t afford rent alone, illustrating a dystopic nightmare of modern dating struggles.

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    #35

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    Team Rocket characters in a scene highlighting dystopic healthcare with a humorous caption about health and evil.

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