Consoomers / Consoomer Culture - Because if it has a recogniseable brand on it, I’d buy it!

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The Great Citracett said:
For only $15 this could be mine.
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Pretty sure that was only $10 new.

Unless dog hair adds value.
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It's a bigger box one so it was probably $15 or worst case scenario $30. There's also discounts or clearances of the things sometimes though so who the fuck knows what this guy paid.
 
Low IQ Doctor said:
For the low price of 6 grand you could spend a weekend at an actually nice hotel with a decent escort, but blue shrimp and themed bingo seem too good to pass up for the Star Wars fan.

Speaking of which, how often do you think people are going to end up fucking in those tiny ass rooms?
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Six grand will get you an actual cruise. A nice one too.
 
Check this out, the whole video is consumerist "what matters most is your identity" nightmare-fuel.
"The material girl can best be viewed as an inclusive rallying cry for marginalized people and increasingly disenfranchised people to declare and flaunt their fabulousness."​
"Scrolling through the hashtag is like opening the door to a community of women and LGBT+ people who are collectively celebrating living their best lives."​
"The egalitarian essence of Santana's song speaks to a certain power that any of us can have as consumers."​
"Whatever economic class you happen to be in, you have express confidence by expressing pride in showing off your favorite belongings, owning your appearance, and feeling like a million bucks."​
The song:
Examples from the hashtag:







We live in a world of demons.
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Mococoa said:
Lmao $6000 and you don't even get table service?! What complete schmucks would buy this? Why not just go fine dining and stay in a fancy hotel bro?
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It's got a buffet, that's better than table service!
Food starts at 1:45

Off-topic
I want to enjoy new things, but I end up feeling like Zoidberg.
Remember that fancy gym I mentioned? It taught me I like fancy gyms, but I only found out about that by accident.
I really do want to know what else is out there that's worth my time and money, but so far my list is: Delicious food, massages, practical items. Who's got suggestions?
 
NoReturn said:
Off-topic
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vTtfoHRpP_II want to enjoy new things, but I end up feeling like Zoidberg.
Remember that fancy gym I mentioned? It taught me I like fancy gyms, but I only found out about that by accident.
I really do want to know what else is out there that's worth my time and money, but so far my list is: Delicious food, massages, practical items. Who's got suggestions?
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I mean, if you have extra money and you’re looking to get bang for your buck?

Good haircuts/hair coloring, skincare, booking with a trainer instead of doing your own workouts if you struggle with motivation, paying for your nails to be done, a tiny bit of well-placed Botox, and renting a slightly nicer place (if you don’t own/aren’t saving to own).
 
Additional payment for my question:
And also:

Fruity Farmer said:
I mean, if you have extra money and you’re looking to get bang for your buck?

Good haircuts/hair coloring, skincare, booking with a trainer instead of doing your own workouts if you struggle with motivation, paying for your nails to be done, a tiny bit of well-placed Botox, and renting a slightly nicer place (if you don’t own/aren’t saving to own).
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It's less a matter of "extra money" than shit like "I don't like nails because they're impractical for what I do." That said, the new place thing isn't a bad idea. I can do that and still afford to save, I guess I'd just gotten comfy where I am now. Thanks for the wakeup call.
 
NoReturn said:
Additional payment for my question:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=kItW9SxVJG4https://youtube.com/watch?v=wrJXFQn-MMMAnd also:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=t0ZoepK9QvMhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=xetbOKikE1Ihttps://youtube.com/watch?v=A9sSc5rxFXU

It's less a matter of "extra money" than shit like "I don't like nails because they're impractical for what I do." That said, the new place thing isn't a bad idea. I can do that and still afford to save, I guess I'd just gotten comfy where I am now. Thanks for the wakeup call.
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If you’re comfortable where you’re renting then it’s pointless to spend more money. Just save and invest. PL—I live in a high COL area so I take it for granted that I have to move often to keep my costs low. I’m on the older side and can afford an apartment with good amenities now. I find it improves my quality of life and is worth it. You might not.

If you want to treat yourself a little more (on a reasonable budget), I’d prioritize good hair, massages, and paying for group classes or private training for workouts. Maybe buy a high-end item of clothing (not necessarily designer, but something quality that fits) once a month.

Now here’s some consumerist porn. https://youtu.be/hGkVxIyKnEA
 
Fruity Farmer said:
If you’re comfortable where you’re renting then it’s pointless to spend more money. Just save and invest. PL—I live in a high COL area so I take it for granted that I have to move often to keep my costs low. I’m on the older side and can afford an apartment with good amenities now. I find it improves my quality of life and is worth it. You might not.

If you want to treat yourself a little more (on a reasonable budget), I’d prioritize good hair, massages, and paying for group classes or private training for workouts. Maybe buy a high-end item of clothing (not necessarily designer, but something quality that fits) once a month.

Now here’s some consumerist porn. https://youtu.be/hGkVxIyKnEA
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You're gonna hate this:
 
Mococoa said:
Lmao $6000 and you don't even get table service?! What complete schmucks would buy this?
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As much as I hate to whiteknight Disney's™ Stars Wars™ Galactic Starcruiser, I think the buffet is just for lunch. The Eater article mentions table service at dinner.
 
NoReturn said:
And also:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=t0ZoepK9QvM
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It looks really nice outside, but inside it feels cheap and too Ikea'ish.
NoReturn said:
It's less a matter of "extra money" than shit like "I don't like nails because they're impractical for what I do."
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Rich people had them because they got people to do stuff for them. Not like the dreaded commoners that had to work a labour job.
NoReturn said:
That said, the new place thing isn't a bad idea. I can do that and still afford to save, I guess I'd just gotten comfy where I am now.
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Best advice is to renovate the flat, if you own it. And owning your own place is well, important. As you can sell the renovated flat for higher. Just don't put in a lot of money in a new kitchen or bathroom, as new owners will probably have a different taste. But if you plan on not selling, go on. As having the flat feel nice and dandy is worth it in itself.
 
Vingle said:
It looks really nice outside, but inside it feels cheap and too Ikea'ish.
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Here's another video after they did more decorating:
Sir, where is your neck?
Ma'am, where is your neck?
Vingle said:
Rich people had them because they got people to do stuff for them. Not like the dreaded commoners that had to work a labour job.
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Vingle said:
Best advice is to renovate the flat, if you own it. And owning your own place is well, important.
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Would love to, but explaining more would be going off-topic and PL-y so instead please enjoy more IKEA.
 
The Disney homes feels uncanny valley'ish, since houses are not humans duh. But in the way they feel too perfect. The DIY-videos are dumb. Because those who need it the most, live in small flats without the space to build things. If you got a house with a garage, Id imagine you have the money to not shop at Ikea.
@NoReturn
 
knightlautrec said:
I feel it's very telling that I see zero kids in any of these videos. Really hits home who this experience is for cuz it isn't kids. No kid would wanna eat half the shit on that menu. Goony adults-children 30 somethings that have fur babies and a two bed. Spent 5k on Disney instead of saving for a down-payment on a house.
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This is Disney's new demographic for the Disney Parks subsidiary in general. From a business standpoint it makes a lot of sense. You can grift maybe $1000 a day from a family of 6, and they are going be be price conscious (and thus low margin) about fucking everything, OR you can sell weird outlandish larp shit to non reproductive DINK couples for $6000 a day and as long as they can stuff their faces and get shitfaced while experiencing something novel, they are legitimately happy.

It's the easiest business decision anyone has ever made.
 
knightlautrec said:
I feel it's very telling that I see zero kids in any of these videos. Really hits home who this experience is for cuz it isn't kids. No kid would wanna eat half the shit on that menu. Goony adults-children 30 somethings that have fur babies and a two bed. Spent 5k on Disney instead of saving for a down-payment on a house.
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What's a two-bed?
Vivec said:
This is Disney's new demographic for the Disney Parks subsidiary in general. From a business standpoint it makes a lot of sense. You can grift maybe $1000 a day from a family of 6, and they are going be be price conscious (and thus low margin) about fucking everything, OR you can sell weird outlandish larp shit to non reproductive DINK couples for $6000 a day and as long as they can stuff their faces and get shitfaced while experiencing something novel, they are legitimately happy.

It's the easiest business decision anyone has ever made.
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Not only that, but it removes the DINKs from the main parks and frees up just a little more space so they can keep milking families with kids.
If this is an actual success, I'd not be surprised if they made more like it.
GenX and down aren't really going on cruises since they don't have the time or the interest like the Boomers did, so a fake-cruise-weekend/"capsule experience" that costs the same as a cruise is a great way to recover that money.
 
I guess its true, money really cant buy taste. Jesus Christ those houses lol
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Anyone want some Squidward perfume for your perfect date night? (this is an official product).

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I found a this in the suggested combinations. Its... bewildering to say the least. I don't know who on the product team decided Spongebob and perfume mix but good god.

This is the sexy night perfume, you cant convince me otherwise (don't even ask me how you get it out, I have no idea and am slightly scared by it).
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