The crab gets out of the bucket by climbing on others who are already working their way up together, pushes them back while going, claims to succeed on their own effort, leaves without helping. Won't even turn back to pay respects. No crab can climb the bucket on their own.
this post was submitted on 03 Nov 2025
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Meanwhile, half the crabs are worshipping the fisherman.
I had to read the comments to figure this is probably a metaphor on society (people don't want you to succeed) and not some metaphor on some situation about not knowing that being on top means you're the first to get cooked
Carcinisation of the American society
convergent evolution
Pinch the rich. 🦀
"I'm free! I'm freeeee!" Cries the bottomost crab, high on a dab.
crabs in the bucket Don't you realize we're in danger? Link arms with us, idiot!
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1997 called, and would like their indolent shorthand back.