Member-only story
The true origins of COVID-19
‘Nothing is accidental’ — Nietzsche or Plato, perhaps
The chart below shows the 700% gain of Peloton stock since early March 2020. Like many ‘stay at home’ stocks, PTON has soared as the ‘leave home’ economy has ground to a halt. As we approach year two of pandemic lockdowns, as well as the rollout of widespread inoculation, it’s critical to understand how this all started. While the mainstream media would have you believe the novel coronavirus spread innocently from a Chinese market, it’s obvious that the pandemic was nothing more than a calculated, capitalistic marketing tactic. Here are some leading contenders for the true origin of COVID-19.
Peloton
While not quite as laughable as a $400 juicer, a $2000 stationary bike is still a tough sell to all but the most agoraphobic millionaires. Was a tough sell, that is, until gyms, yoga studios, and spin classes all shut down, leaving an exercise-addicted populace in serious sweat withdrawal. Sure, they could buy actual bikes and pedal outdoors…but beyond one’s walls now lurk deadly viruses. Pass! Suddenly two grand for social yet safe exercise looks like a steal.
