How “Dumb Money” Explores Class Warfare Through Memes
The crowd-pleasing story of an online forum against the world
The other day, I watched Dumb Money, a movie that dramatizes the events of the Game Stop Short Squeeze back in 2021. Compared to the other adaptations of this financial clusterfuck, Dumb Money is a fun film that artfully blends comedy with poignant metacommentary.
However, throughout my watch of this dramatized biographical movie, I noticed that the film not only showcases a compelling narrative of modern class struggle but also illustrates how internet memes can bring people together. So in this article, lets explore how Dumb Money uses memes as a powerful storytelling device to emphasize its themes of class warfare.
The Premise of “Dumb Money”
For those who were confused by the premise of the film and the events it is based on. Dumb Money is a 2023 biographical drama following Keith Gill, an American financial analyst and investor who posted a daily analysis of GameStop stock on the subreddit r/wallstreetbets.
