GameStop Short Squeeze Visually Explained for Beginners(3 Minutes) I keep getting text messages from friends asking me to explain what the heck is going on with the GameStop Short Squeeze. So, I made this super simple video that explains what short selling is and how a group of retail investors ignited a Short Squeeze that the entire world is talking about! If you don't understand the stock market this super simple and quick explanation will have you chatting about the latest news with anyone!