DD Support Board and Research Team

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Not only is pennyland moribund but there are indications the general population is losing interest in the market. That's extraordinary given the 5 year bull market in just about every type of stock... except the junkiest. But many twice-bitten small investors limped away around 2009 and never returned.

TV ratings are down for investment shows. Booyah! has worn thin.

According to the latest Nielsen ratings, CNBC's total audience viewership during the second quarter of 2014 for business day programming has dropped to its lowest levels since 1997. The news is even worse for its marquee show, "Mad Money," hosted by the controversial financial pundit Jim Cramer.

Google searches related to stocks have declined too. My guess is IHUB is suffering. I see plenty of old time players now talking sports, dividend stocks and... gasp... bonds.

Compared to the Dot Com Bubble Zoo (I started bashing around 1997), there's no question Pennyland has declined. Brief upticks for MJ and Ebola did little to kick up broader interest. I think Pennyland's in big trouble for a myriad of reasons, including the rise of responsible bashing as a popular hobby.