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That's Not A Boot Sequence, That's A Demonic Ritual

6 days ago 59.8K views 0 shares

The fiery hellscape that is your boot sequence when you've allowed every launcher, storefront, and service to automatically start with Windows. Doom Guy would be proud of your PC fighting through Chrome, Steam, Discord, EA, Epic, Ubisoft, Spotify, and whatever else demands immediate attention before you can even think about doing actual work. Pro tip: the startup folder isn't meant to be a collection of "everything you've ever installed."

Praying For Todo List Unicorn Status

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9 days ago 69.5K views 0 shares

That desperate moment when you've helped your friend build yet another todo list app (because the world definitely needs more of those), and now your entire financial future depends on VCs mistaking it for the next Notion. The prayer hands emoji really sells the desperation – like "please let this basic CRUD app with a gradient button somehow become worth billions before my landlord evicts me." The best part? The unspoken agreement that if it fails, you're both going back to debugging legacy PHP for enterprise.

The AI Doomsday Prophet's LinkedIn Strategy

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10 days ago 68.9K views 0 shares

The AI Doomsday Prophet's LinkedIn Strategy

The sudden realization when you see those fear-mongering LinkedIn posts about AI replacing software engineers... only to discover they're written by some random "AI startup founder" with suspicious credentials and a clear product to sell. The wide-eyed cat perfectly captures that moment of "Wait a minute... is this just marketing disguised as industry insight?" Classic tech ecosystem manipulation – first create the panic, then conveniently offer the solution. The digital equivalent of a medieval snake oil merchant, just with more buzzwords and a Series A funding round.

From AI Hero To Security Zero

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11 days ago 79.3K views 0 shares

Behold, the classic tech startup lifecycle: "I built this with no-code tools!" → "Help, I'm being hacked because I have no idea what I'm doing!" Nothing says "technical founder" like bragging about using Cursor AI to build your entire SaaS product, then acting shocked when your security falls apart like wet toilet paper. Meanwhile, actual developers are charging $1,000/hour to clean up the AI-generated spaghetti code. The "I'm not technical" confession after claiming AI built everything is just *chef's kiss*. Turns out you still need to understand what you're doing. Who knew?

The AI Rebrand Gold Rush

AI Programming Cloud

15 days ago 85.0K views 1 shares

The secret to tech wealth in 2023? Just rebrand your boring old workflows as "AI Agents" and watch investors throw money at you! It's the Silicon Valley equivalent of putting avocado on toast and charging $15 for it. No actual AI required - just slap the buzzword on your LinkedIn profile and prepare for the venture capital tsunami. The modern tech grift at its finest... I mean, "innovative disruption strategy."

Programmers In Startup

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22 days ago 128.6K views 0 shares

The startup dev experience in one image! That moment when you realize you're not just writing code—you're also the DevOps engineer, QA tester, product manager, and somehow also handling customer support tickets. Nothing says "we're scaling fast" like having one developer frantically juggling the entire tech stack while the founders are busy pitching to VCs. The mythical "full-stack" developer finally revealed: it's just one sleep-deprived person with 17 different Slack channels open and an IV drip of espresso.

The Perfect Startup Formula

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23 days ago 76.3K views 0 shares

Ah, the perfect startup recipe – combine one person who can't actually build the product with another who can't actually sell it! It's like watching two people who can't swim high-five each other before jumping into the ocean. "We'll figure it out as we sink!" The magical handshake that transforms incompetence into a venture capital pitch deck. Somehow these partnerships still manage to raise millions before anyone realizes neither founder knows what they're doing. Silicon Valley alchemy at its finest!

Startupping Intensifies

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26 days ago 76.2K views 1 shares

Ah, the classic "sell the dream, build it later" startup strategy. These two are basically running the tech equivalent of a Ponzi scheme with PowerPoint slides. They've mastered the ancient art of "requirement gathering" by letting the customer unknowingly fund the entire development cycle. The beauty is that by the time the customer realizes they've paid for vaporware, you've either built something that kinda works or secured another round of funding from some VC who thinks "pre-revenue" is a legitimate business model. Ten years in the industry and I've seen this cycle repeat more times than git commits on a Friday afternoon. The smug expressions say it all – "Can you believe they actually bought that demo we cobbled together last night?"

Life In A Startup: The Endless Pivot Nightmare

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28 days ago 85.1K views 0 shares

Life In A Startup: The Endless Pivot Nightmare

Oh sweet mother of all that is holy in tech! 😩 The CEO beaver is having another "visionary moment" while the developer beaver is just BEGGING for stability! The absolute TRAUMA of hearing "I have big plans" for the 47th time this quarter! Meanwhile, the developer's soul is actively leaving their body as they contemplate how they'll rewrite the ENTIRE codebase AGAIN because someone read a Medium article about microservices over breakfast! The eternal startup cycle of build, pivot, cry, repeat!

Perks Of Being A Vibe Coder

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29 days ago 142.0K views 0 shares

Ah, the mythical "Vibe Coding Intern" position! The requirements? "High agency" and "understands code" — which is corporate speak for "we want someone who can do everything without being told and already knows how to code." But the real kicker is in the perks: "Low salary" listed right after the free cursor subscription. At least they're honest about exploiting you while promising that sweet, sweet "revenue share" that'll materialize right after your VC funding and girlfriend from Canada.

I Raised Money From Vibe Capitalists

Programming Agile Frontend Backend

1 month ago 86.8K views 0 shares

The perfect storm of tech startup dysfunction! Two muscular figures shake hands, representing the unholy alliance between "Engineers who can't code" and "Marketers who can't market" - creating the ultimate "Vibe Startup." It's like building a rocket ship where nobody knows aerospace engineering but everyone's really enthusiastic about space. These companies somehow raise millions on buzzwords and good energy alone. The codebase is just Stack Overflow snippets held together with hopes and prayers, while the marketing strategy consists entirely of posting motivational quotes on LinkedIn. But hey, the office has kombucha on tap and a ping-pong table, so obviously they're the next unicorn!

From AI Builder To Security Nightmare In 48 Hours

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1 month ago 122.2K views 0 shares

From AI Builder To Security Nightmare In 48 Hours

From "AI will build my SaaS" to "Oh god, the hackers are coming" in just 48 hours! The classic startup journey speedrun. First post: "My SaaS was built with zero code using AI tools! People actually pay for this!" Second post: "HELP! My API keys are maxed out, people are bypassing subscriptions, and someone's writing 'DROP TABLE users;' in my database!" The best part? The admission "I'm not technical" after bragging about building a SaaS product. Nothing says "robust security architecture" like learning about SQL injection attacks in real-time while your paying customers watch!

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