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STONKS
(Internet Slang for Stocks)
STONKS is a deliberate misspelling of "stocks" that became a meme representing both exuberant gains and foolish investments. Originating from a 2017 meme of a businessman pointing to a "STONKS" chart, it symbolizes the absurdity of modern markets where fundamentals sometimes matter less than viral trends.
The term peaked during 2021's meme stock frenzy, describing phenomena like GME rising 2,500% despite bankruptcy risks or HODL culture ignoring valuation metrics. STONKS culture embraces DIAMOND HANDS through volatility while mocking traditional analysis with phrases like "numbers go up." Ironically, the STONKS meme itself became valuable - the original image NFT sold for $35,000, exemplifying the very speculation it parodies.
The term peaked during 2021's meme stock frenzy, describing phenomena like GME rising 2,500% despite bankruptcy risks or HODL culture ignoring valuation metrics. STONKS culture embraces DIAMOND HANDS through volatility while mocking traditional analysis with phrases like "numbers go up." Ironically, the STONKS meme itself became valuable - the original image NFT sold for $35,000, exemplifying the very speculation it parodies.