how to tell the economy is bad: phase 1

i just saw a commercial for natty light (natural light beer for those that don't know).

why is this a barometer for the economy being in the drink? because college kids drink natty light like it's the antidote. when they have to start advertising for it, it means even college kids aren't drinking it. what are they drinking instead you say? i would say the water coming from gutters and or compost heaps. here for known as leaf beer.

mmm. leaf beer.