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[–] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 14 points 4 months ago (5 children)

I am asking why it's so fetishized.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 17 points 4 months ago

Capitalism, excessive consumerism, obsession with owning latest brand their favourite social media clown wears?

[–] menemen@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

To show everyone that one can afford it, I guess.

[–] veganpizza69@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)
[–] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Huh, every time I find something I dislike about capitalism, I find that Marx beat me there.

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

I can't speak for adults, but in middle school, it was to fit in and not appear poor. I got over that in high school. Although, it was easier because that's when I became not poor.