spooky shopkeeper riff

Me: Oh wow, this shop has everything my heart desires!

Spooky shopkeeper: Yes, I will warn you: every item comes with a price.

Me: Yes, I know how shops work.

Spooky shopkeeper: The price may be more than you expect to pay.

Me: Yes, I know how US taxes work too.

Spooky shopkeeper, increasing exasperated: I'm trying to tell you that I'm evil and offering these wares with no regard for the harm they will do!

Me, also increasingly exasperated: I know what capitalism is too, goddammit!

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