shit floats

The opposite of "The cream rises". A saying used to denote that people in positions of power often got where they are through corruption and do not deserve the advantages they have

Tom: I got promoted again, the cream rises!
Tony: No dude, shit floats.

floating shit

That friend in the group chat who sees all the messages but never actually contributes to the conversation.

Hey Rosie, why were you being such a floating shit last night?