It's kind of their job, no? You wouldn't expect to hear a VC say "Hey, here's a term sheet, but no rush - get back to us when you feel like it, there's always plenty of money later."

"Recession is just around the corner" is VC-speak for "Offer available while supplies last! Hurry, operators are standing by!"

That doesn't mean it isn't true, of course.

This reminds me of the Mortgage Broker Scene in The Big Short where they interview two brokers. It's their job yet they are contributing in spite of consequences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MesrrYyuoa4