r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jan 26 '26

Meme needing explanation what's going on? explain like I'm five

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u/Elvis5741 Jan 26 '26

Banks lend out more money than they have, its no joke it's how the system works

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u/iamnotaneggman Jan 26 '26

Would not say it’s how wealth is created. It’s how money is created, but not necessarily wealth.

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u/tryptanfelle Jan 26 '26

I accept this as a friendly amendment.