Everything Sucks! <Legit>

Author Cory Doctorow uses the term to describe why digital platforms (like Amazon or social media) seem to be getting worse for users over time.

Publications like VICE use the phrase to describe systemic issues like "polyworking" (holding multiple jobs to survive) and the psychological stress of constant negative news feeds.

Despite a loyal following and positive reviews from viewers (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), Netflix canceled the series after one season because not enough viewers completed the full season. Cultural & Media Critiques Everything Sucks!

The show is heavily saturated with era-specific references, including Tamagotchis, flannel shirts, Dial-up internet, and a soundtrack featuring Oasis, Weezer, and The Cranberries.

This 10-episode "coming-of-age" dramedy is set in the real town of Boring, Oregon, in 1996. Author Cory Doctorow uses the term to describe

Comedian Craig Ferguson famously monologued on "why everything sucks," arguing that marketers' obsession with youth over wisdom creates a culture that devalues experience. ‘Everything Sucks’ Canceled at Netflix (Exclusive)

The phrase most prominently refers to a 2018 Netflix original series, though it also appears as a common cultural sentiment in modern media critiques. Netflix Series: Everything Sucks! (2018) Cultural & Media Critiques The show is heavily

The phrase is also used as a title for various critiques regarding modern life and technology: