Xennial Memes
A white and brown ceramic mug on a store shelf. Black block letters on the mug read "THE FUTURE IS". A red-orange clearance sticker over the brown part reads "REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE $2", with small print "Was: 3.99 Save: 1.99".

The Future Is Reduced for Quick Sale

A mug printed "The Future Is" carries a clearance sticker reading "Reduced for Quick Sale $2". Xennials grew up promised a bright future and got a bargain bin.

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A white and brown ceramic mug on a store shelf. Black block letters on the mug read "THE FUTURE IS". A red-orange clearance sticker over the brown part reads "REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE $2", with small print "Was: 3.99 Save: 1.99".

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