IN MEMORIAM

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                   /   \
                  /     \
                 /  RIP  \
                |         |
                |  DIVVY  |
                |         |
                | 9 DAYS  |
               _|         |_
              |_____________|
             /               \
            /                 \
           /___________________\
          /_____________________\
         |_______________________|
    

Divvy's final resting place at the bottom of the tank. The Spongebob pineapple decoration watches over his remains. September 14, 2025.

"In finance, we measure performance against benchmarks. Divvy set the benchmark at 9 days. Some would call this a low bar. The analysts called it 'a learning experience.' The fish had no comment, being deceased."

- Market Commentary, September 2025

THE SEQUEL

ROUND 2: THE LAIR TRIES AGAIN. RESULT: UNCHANGED.

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                   /   \
                  /     \
                 /  RIP  \
                |         |
                |  PROLE  |
                |         |
                | 63 DAYS |
               _|         |_
              |_____________|
             /               \
            /                 \
           /___________________\
          /_____________________\
         |_______________________|
      

PROLETARIAT

"Prole"

January 24 – March 28, 2026

63 DAYS

7x Divvy's lifespan — still an embarrassing result.
The Lair's combined fish holding period: ~72 days. The average betta lifespan: 2–4 years.

Prole's final resting position — bottom of tank. Died March 28, 2026.
Cause of death: swim bladder disease. Root cause: overfeeding per meme-based nutritional protocol (6–7 pellets per feeding vs. recommended 2–3).

Intervention #1: A Chick-fil-A bag placed over Prole's tank to address "mis-calibrated circadian rhythms."
The Lair's initial diagnosis was that Prole was "sleeping" due to poor sleep hygiene. Medical efficacy of the bag: unconfirmed.

Intervention #2: Emergency response team of analysts convened.
Additional remediation included forced fasting, lowered water levels (to increase surface oxygenation), and the administration of a fish laxative (a pea). The fish had no comment, being in the process of dying.

>> THE LAIR'S INVESTMENT TRACK RECORD

• Fish 1 — Dividend Recap ("Divvy"): 9 days. Sep 2025. Cause: new tank syndrome (probable).
• Fish 2 — Proletariat ("Prole"): 63 days. Mar 2026. Cause: swim bladder disease from meme-based overfeeding.
• Combined lifespan across 2 fish: ~72 days. Industry standard: 2–4 years per fish.
• Remediation attempts included a Chick-fil-A bag, fasting, pea-based laxatives, and multiple analysts.
• The VP declined a double-or-nothing rematch out of concern for future fish.
• bp remains alive, healthy, and unaware of his victory.

CONTEST CONCLUDED — MARCH 28, 2026

VP DECLARED WINNER

Final mark: 2.0x. Net IRR to coinvestors: infinite.