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		forgetfreeman 20 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why software stocks are getting pummelled Uh, no. The main reason the software sector grew in the 90s was a particularly potent combination of FOMO, kickbacks, and strategically deployed cocaine.

kube-system 20 days ago [–]

Do you forget how much different offices looked back in the 90s?

forgetfreeman 20 days ago | [–]

No, no I don't. I also remember what tech sales looked like in the 90s and aughts. Jokes about strippers and blow were a cliche for a reason.

kube-system 19 days ago | | [–]

Yeah, because they were in popular TV shows and movies.

forgetfreeman 19 days ago | | [–]

And why was that, exactly?

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