Gold Prices Soar as Gen Z Declares It's Time to 'Hoard Like a Dragon'
In a baffling twist that has economists and internet historians equally amused, the price of gold has skyrocketed not because of inflation fears or geopolitical tensions, but because a viral TikTok trend is encouraging users to "hoard like a dragon." Meme historians are calling it the ultimate irony: a generation known for mocking boomer-era gold-buying strategies is now embracing the shiny metal with a self-aware, ironic fervor. The twist? The trend is fueled by a remixed clip of a dragon from *Shrek* whispering, "This is your retirement plan," over a loop of Fortnite victory dances. Financial advisors are baffled, but the meme lords are laughing all the way to the safe deposit box.