Originally Posted by Socks

Why am I frustrated with conspicuous consumption? It's gaudy.

The number of people who can "afford" does not add up to the number of people parading themselves around wearing their paychecks is all. The numbers don't add up.

It's just a bit sad that younger people are as smart as they've ever been, but still can't see they're being pimped by companies, or even worse, know they're being raped but don't mind, because at least strangers will be jealous of them.