"A recession indicator": Ed Sheeran’s self-roast over being called “cool” has fans in stitches

Ed Sheeran is many things: Grammy-winning singer, global sensation, and occasional ketchup enthusiast, but according to him, being “cool” shouldn’t be one of them. The singer-songwriter recently made a self-deprecating joke about how being labeled as cool might just be a sign that the world is headed for a crisis. And honestly? He might have a point.

The internet wasted no time in running with the joke, turning Sheeran’s accidental economic theory into a viral meme. Fans chimed in with their own takes, some agreeing, some confused, and others just along for the ride. Either way, it was a perfect example of how the internet thrives on chaotic, unexpected humor, especially when it involves celebrities roasting themselves.

Ed Sheeran’s Post: A Sign of the End Times?

It all started when Sheeran responded to a post calling him “cool.” Instead of taking the compliment, he flipped it into a doomsday prophecy, implying that if he’s being considered cool, something must be seriously wrong.

Cue the internet’s collective meltdown. The idea of Ed Sheeran being a cultural barometer for financial ruin was too funny (and, to some, too real) to ignore. Suddenly, his comment became a full-blown economic indicator, as if Wall Street should start tracking Sheeran’s coolness levels along with inflation rates.

As expected, Twitter (or whatever we’re calling it these days) erupted with reactions. Some fans were left scratching their heads, others doubled down on the joke, and a few were genuinely terrified at the implications.

A user (@KingLevnar_) summed up the situation in the most dramatic way possible:

“He can see the future.”

If Sheeran’s self-awareness includes economic foresight, we might need him to start making stock market predictions, too.

Another user (@horejsiii) had an existential crisis over it:

“But lowkey, he’s right if Ed’s cool, the world’s in trouble.”

Tough to argue with that logic. If Sheeran’s shifting into “cool guy” status, what’s next? Crocs becoming formal wear? The return of frosted tips? We’re in dangerous territory.

Some fans, however, were still trying to process the joke itself. A baffled user (@foopser) admitted:

“It’s been 5 minutes. I am still not able to get the joke.”

We’ve all been there. Sometimes, Twitter humor moves at a speed that leaves us clutching our heads, wondering if we missed a crucial cultural shift.

Meanwhile, a user (@whotfisjovana) took the joke a little too seriously:

“Omg it actually is… I’m scared.”

And just like that, Ed Sheeran’s words went from lighthearted self-roast to full-blown conspiracy theory. Someone get the economists on the line we need to confirm if Sheeran’s coolness is an actual market indicator.

In true internet fashion, what started as a harmless self-burn spiraled into a full-blown economic theory. One moment, Ed Sheeran was just being his usual self-deprecating self, and the next, he had people questioning the very fabric of reality. If Ed Sheeran is considered cool, what else have we been wrong about? Is pineapple on pizza actually good? Should we start taking fashion advice from Adam Sandler? Are we living in a simulation where everything is just slightly off?

Of course, it’s all in good fun. But the fact that so many people resonated with the joke speaks volumes. Maybe it’s because we’ve all experienced that moment when we realize the world is changing in ways we never saw coming. One day, you’re making fun of dad sneakers, and the next, you own three pairs because they’re shockingly comfortable.

So, is Ed Sheeran’s coolness really a recession indicator? Probably not. But if the stock market starts tracking his fashion choices, don’t say we didn’t warn you.