GameStop’s “squeezening” is likely to increase calls for curbs on “memetic disturbances.”
The term “squeezening” refers to the phenomenon of spreading and amplifying content online, often through social media platforms, that is deemed to be provocative, attention-grabbing, or inflammatory. This can include memes, jokes, or other forms of online content that are intended to be humorous or thought-provoking, but may be perceived as divisive or divisive. In the context of GameStop’s stock market antics, the term “squeezening” was used to describe the way in which the company’s efforts to regain control of its own stock price were seen as an attempt to stifle criticism and dissent, particularly from those who were invested in the company’s stock.