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Vibe Tax The subtle but real social cost imposed on a group when one person's energy, attitude, or presence drains the collective mood — an invisible levy on everyone else's enjoyment.

Origin:Coined from the intersection of vibe-slang and economic metaphor, describing the unspoken calculation people make about who is worth inviting and who costs more emotional energy than they contribute.
First Seen:2025
Peak Era:2025-2026 (Vibe Economy Era)
Aura Impact:+5 Aura (Paying Your Vibe Tax Quietly) / -30 Aura (Being the Reason the Vibe Tax Exists)

EXAMPLE USAGE

"We stopped inviting him to group hangs. The vibe tax was just too high."

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