America’s Feeder Kink

America’s Feeder Kink

A political cartoon-style digital illustration depicts an overfed billionaire, resembling Mr. Creosote, slumped in a golden chair patterned with dollar signs. His bloated face is stuffed with food, dripping down his chin and staining his shirt. A diverse group of smiling Americans eagerly feed him spoonfuls of green mush, one even offering a piggy bank. The background is simple, drawing focus to the grotesque parody of wealth worship and consumer complicity.
We’re not eating the rich—we’re lovingly stuffing them one purchase at a time. Image created by DALL·E

Welcome to the Fetish Economy

You’ve seen the memes. You’ve shouted the slogans.

Eat the rich.

It’s a rallying cry. A rebellion. A demand for justice through metaphorical cannibalism.

But let’s be honest—America doesn’t eat the rich.

We feed them.

And not just casually. We do it with religious devotion. We fatten their portfolios like we’re in the world’s most codependent kink fantasy. If late-stage capitalism were a sexual subculture, America would proudly be the submissive feeder—desperately shoveling wealth, data, and free labor into the gaping maw of billionaires while whispering, “Is that enough, Daddy Bezos?”

Capitalism as Kink Play

In a feeder kink, one person obsessively feeds the other until they become immobile, dependent, and massive. Sound familiar? It should. That’s basically the U.S. economy in 2025.

We don’t just enable wealth hoarding—we fetishize it.

Consumerism isn’t just normalized; it’s sacralized.

We’re told our value comes from what we buy, not who we are.

Freedom? That’s a brand now.

Amazon tells you you’re efficient. Apple tells you you’re unique. Walmart tells you you’re smart with money. Meanwhile, every dollar you spend goes straight up the pyramid, bloating the rich while you quietly starve for meaning.

We meme revolution, but we swipe credit cards for comfort. We rage against oligarchs from phones made by them. We hate the system while wearing it like a second skin.

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Let’s kill the fantasy of choice while we’re at it.

Capitalism’s biggest trick wasn’t stealing from the poor—it was convincing us that feeding the rich was empowerment.

Streaming services? Owned by conglomerates.

Groceries? Consolidated under corporate monopolies.

Your favorite indie brand? Check the fine print—they’re owned by Nestlé now.

Even our rebellion has a brand strategy.

Want to resist? Great—buy this “Eat the Rich” hoodie for $49.99 (plus shipping). The system always wins when it convinces you that spending is resistance.

Church of the Feeder Saints

Of course, American Christianity is on-brand with this kink.

Prosperity preachers have turned feeding the rich into a sacrament.

Give to the church, and maybe you’ll be blessed.

Fund the pastor’s jet, and maybe God will give you a used Honda.

The prosperity gospel is just capitalism with a cross. It takes the feeder fetish and wraps it in scripture, preaching that the path to salvation is paved with your tithes—so your spiritual Daddy can buy a Rolex and pretend it’s divine favor.

It’s the kink that keeps on giving. Literally.

Eat the Rich? Nah, We Bake for Them

Every revolution gets commodified in America.

We don’t eat the rich—we cater to them.

Our politicians? Bought and served.

Our algorithms? Designed to feed the rich more data.

Our outrage? Monetized into clicks and engagement.

The rich don’t fear being eaten. They know we’re their loyal chefs, serving them buffet-style capitalism with a side of democratic garnish.

If this were a real rebellion, Jeff Bezos wouldn’t be on a rocket ship joyride—he’d be in hiding.

The Starvation Economy

And here’s the punchline:

While we overfeed the elite, we’re starving.

Starving for justice.

Starving for dignity.

Starving for meaning that doesn’t come in a monthly subscription box.

Feeding the rich isn’t just bad economics—it’s spiritual anorexia.

We’ve replaced community with commerce, fulfillment with dopamine hits, and faith with brand loyalty.

The only thing America consumes more than stuff is itself.

Benediction for the Binge

So go ahead—shout “Eat the rich” all you want.

But remember, if you’re still clicking, buying, posting, and praying to the gods of profit…

You’re not a revolutionary.

You’re just part of America’s favorite kink.

And Daddy’s still hungry.

 


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About Stuart Delony
I’m Stuart Delony, a former pastor who walked out of the church but couldn’t shake the ways of Jesus. These days, I host Snarky Faith—a podcast and platform that wrestles with faith, culture, and meaning from the fringe. I’m not here to fix Christianity. I’m here to name what’s broken, find what’s still worth keeping, and hold space for the questions that don’t have clean answers. If you’ve been burned, disillusioned, or just done with the noise—welcome. You’re in good company. You can read more about the author here.
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