It’s actually compressed. It uses https://github.com/nodeca/pako and then applies base64. Try entering hundreds of "a" and you’ll see that the base64 doesn’t really get much longer.
And if you live with a toddler, even those have to exist and are necessary for becoming a healthy being. At least if they are met with understanding by the parents.
Sounds about right...? End of November 2023 the average German worker hat 20 sick days already. Add 2 for December and 2 for good measure and you're at 2/month.