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[–] 18 points 8 months ago (1 child)

They're obsessed with this idea that people they perceive to be lower on the social hierarchy than them can somehow always have a use for their old stuff. As if using their old stuff is part of the process to become successful like them.

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  • [–] 15 points 8 months ago

    stuff used to be more expensive relative to wages, especially electronics. our parent's generation were from a time where a TV cost 3 months rent. now a month of rent is 3 TVs. this also accounts for "you're poor but you have an iPhone" discourse

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