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When the global pandemic hit in march of 2020, countless companies saw themselves going under.

Sadly, some companies, from a wide variety of businesses, simply couldn't adapt to working under the parameters of social distancing, or couldn't adapt in time, resulting in them permanently closing their doors.

Many people were sad to see these companies close, while many others were even sadder that some companies managed to pull through and stay open.

Indeed, long before Covid-19 wreaked havoc on the world, some companies and corporations people felt were actually detrimental to society would be doing the world a favor by going out of business.


Redditor param_T_extends_THOT was curious to find out which companies people fell into this less than prolific category, leading them to ask:

"Which company could go out of business tomorrow and it would be to the betterment of this world?"

Nothing Express About It

"Express Scripts."- BadDadJokes

Wildly Different, Yet Equally Unnecessary

"Privatized prisons."

"Glitter manufacturers."- Sped-Connection

Where To Even Begin?

"The church of Scientology?"- dipshipsaidso

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Beware The Pyramids

"Any MLM bullsh*t."- Work-Alone

Taylor Swift Would Probably Agree

"Ticketmaster."- Tynesand

You Really Want To Trust Them With Your Money?

"HSBC, one of the largest banks in the world, is a criminal enterprise:"

"In 2012, the bank paid $1.9 billion to settle charges brought by U.S. authorities that it had failed to prevent money laundering by Mexican drug cartels."

"In 2013, HSBC was fined $1.92 billion by US and UK regulators for its role in the manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), a benchmark interest rate."

"In 2014, the bank was charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for violating sanctions against Iran, Sudan, and other countries."

"In 2018, the bank was charged by the US Department of Justice for violating the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations."

"Also, Nestle."- alecsputnik

Amen!

"Joel Osteen's ministries."- ststeveg

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Maybe All Big Pharma?

'Seems like the general consensus is Nestle, but I’ll be weird and say DuPont."

"They’re the reason every living human on the planet has Forever Chemicals running through their bloodstream."-poppidypoppop

"Blinded By The Light"...

"Everyone one that makes blindingly bright low beam bulbs."- RetinaMelter9000s

One Bad Experience Can Ruin It Forever

"Mark's plumbing."- GreenieMachinie93

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"Oh The Wells Fargo Wagon Is A Comin' Down The Street..."

"Wells Fargo."- Itchy_Focus_4500

Honestly, Can't Agree With This One

"F*cking TurboTax."- camilofl20

Absolutely Frightening

"Wagner Group.'

"Dirty mercenary army with soldiers for hire."

"They have caused chaos where ever they have gone."

"Syria, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Libya, Venezuela, mali, Mozambique and a few other places, they have no desire to see a peaceful world as that would financially cripple them as a organization."

"Look at what they are doing to the Ukrainian people."

"Despicable organization and they have zero moral compass."- Weary_Violinist_3610

Maybe all Credit Reporting?

"Experian, Equifax, and/or Transunion."

"Leeches on America."- compusmack

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Can't Help But Say It, Did She Really Think "goop" Was An Appealing Name?

"Comcast & goop."- celeresaharano·

Be it poor customer service, questionable business practices, or just plain fraud, it's hard not to agree that any or all of these companies would not be missed should they close their doors.

After all, when a health and wellness brand openly tells you that some or all of its products may not actually improve your health or wellness, that just about says it all.

...even if Shakespeare in Love remains a romantic gem...

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