This article has been translated from English to Gen Z Slang.

Alright fam, here's the tea: a depression is like a recession's older, meaner sibling. 😅 It's a major econ vibe check that drags on for wayyy longer. Some peeps say if real GDP takes a nosedive by 10%, you've entered depression town. Another clue? Time. Recession? Think like a year-long bad hair day. 💇‍♂️ Depression? More like a multi-year struggle bus. 🚍