Everything Sucks! Apr 2026

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.

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

The series was widely praised for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of a teenage girl's journey to understand her identity. Author Cory Doctorow uses the term to describe

The story follows members of the high school AV and Drama clubs as they collaborate on an amateur film project. It centers on freshman Luke O'Neil (Jahi Di'Allo Winston), who falls for the principal's daughter, Kate Messner (Peyton Kennedy), while Kate struggles with her own sexuality and the process of coming out. Key Themes: It centers on freshman Luke O'Neil (Jahi Di'Allo

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)

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.

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.