Parasite
Nico Miconicodicovic
The worst of neoliberalism and cosplay.
Contradictions
- Postures as visionary; driven by insecurity.
- Speaks of revitalisation; thrives on displacement.
- Fluent in community language; loyal only to capital.
Presence
Treats neighbourhoods as investment surfaces.
Smiles while measuring demolition margins.
Treats resistance as branding friction.
Timeline markers
- Late 1990s — Rebrands speculation as “urban renewal”.
- 2003 — Targets Floraville as the next profitable “revitalisation”.
- Ongoing — Discovers the Foundry is not empty land.
Quotes
- “I am Nico Miconicodicovic! This property is now mine! You are squatting! You have ten minutes to gather your things and –”
- “See? Even the cripple understands. Why is this so hard for the rest of you?”
- “What are you doing?! I’m in charge! Stop it now!”
- “Unhand me! I am a dangerous man!”
- “You haven’t heard the last of me!”
Dee resonance
No resonance; perceives only exploitable value.