Literal Translation: IQ tax
Actual Meaning: Wasting hard-earned money on pseudo-scientific products, useless luxury gimmicks, or viral wellness scams due to lack of critical thinking.
Western Meme Parallel: Idiot tax / Snake oil scam
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A staple of the Chinese anti-consumerism movement mocking marketing trends that prey on ignorance.
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