WSB Traders YOLO Clorox Calls Amid Nationwide Dirty Lettuce Food Poisoning Outbreak
A WSB user submitted a post about a nationwide food poisoning outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, with the headline referencing the entire country experiencing severe gastrointestinal illness. The trader took a YOLO position on Clorox (CLX) $100 strike call options expiring August 21 for $22,000, betting on a repricing of hygiene and sanitation stocks amid the crisis.
Why it matters: The post frames the outbreak as a potential catalyst for increased demand for cleaning and sanitation products, with the trader using crude humor to describe the coast-to-coast impact.
User Doubles Down with $300K NFLX Earnings Bet While Tripping on LSD, Still Holds $280K MSFT Calls
A Reddit user posted that they doubled down on their Netflix position with $300,000 ahead of earnings, a decision they claim to have made while under the influence of LSD. The user funded part of the bet by taking profits from their Microsoft position and is still holding $280,000 in MSFT calls, while sarcastically recommending readers 'inverse me' since they've never even paid for a Netflix subscription.
Why it matters: The post is framed as a classic WSB YOLO DD with heavy ironic humor, acknowledging the investment is essentially a joke despite the large size.
Bullish trader goes all-in on Netflix, citing strong fundamentals and overlooked catalysts
A trader with a ~$10k YOLO position argues Netflix's current performance is driven by perception, not weak fundamentals. They highlight Netflix's growth potential in ad tiers, live content, sports, and international audiences as catalysts.
Why it matters: They also note that legal opposition to the Paramount-WB merger could be a positive catalyst for Netflix if blocked.
First YOLO trade suffers heavy losses
A Reddit user on WallStreetBets reports their first YOLO trade has performed poorly. The post expresses disappointment over the trade's decline.