A scalding criticism on the folly of modern consumerism. The “tea” being “too hot” a metaphor for the American social climate, and how one cannot enjoy the fruits of their labor due to the depressing truth that sonic inflation has completely changed our society. Sonic inflation is truly fascinating and for it to be so simply summarized here is a feat unto itself. I would still recommend people investigating sonic inflation to fully grasp the nuance of this peice.