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

Given how the said company for this game, Blizzard Entertainment, is in a lot of hot water right now, I'm not sure if it's the right time for someone to be showing off how much of a consoomer they are for this game:

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I'm not sure what's the most pathetic part about this, either the Horde-shaped light, or the server blade that is next to it, which are the hardware that the WoW servers used to be run on. Also, that cube picture in the back reminds me of the symbol for the infamous Korean Pay-To-Win game company, Nexon.
 
Given how the said company for this game, Blizzard Entertainment, is in a lot of hot water right now, I'm not sure if it's the right time for someone to be showing off how much of a consoomer they are for this game:

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I'm not sure what's the most pathetic part about this, either the Horde-shaped light, or the server blade that is next to it, which are the hardware that the WoW servers used to be run on. Also, that cube picture in the back reminds me of the symbol for the infamous Korean Pay-To-Win game company, Nexon.
I'd be far more tolerant of these "collections" if they were more archival and less of a giant neon shrine to consumption.
 
The people in this videos come across as pretentious. Like, it's plants and yea. You don't want an expensive one to die. Try to say the same about a cheap one, and 100 usd for a fucking plant is already atrocious.
You're going to get me all philosophical, Ving.
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Is it that the appeal and the drive to value something comes from how much he spent on it? The plant is a living thing either way, but he values it because he spent money on it.
If that's the case, then if we flip it, would we not then find ourselves with the following?
  • Object 1 - Well-made, but cheap = Not valued
  • Object 2 - Poorly-made, but expensive = Valued
But then
  • Object 3 - Average quality, but expensive to the purchaser = Valued?
  • Object 4 - Average quality, but expensive to others = Valued?
  • Object 5 - Something acquired for cheap when it's usually expensive = Valued?
To get us back on track, please consider the following: #blackwomeninluxury
(And no, there are not active equivalent hashtags for other groups as far as I can find. The concept of "White luxury" would be racist, and Asians are apparently considered to be "crazy rich". )
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You're going to get me all philosophical, Ving.
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Is it that the appeal and the drive to value something comes from how much he spent on it? The plant is a living thing either way, but he values it because he spent money on it.
If that's the case, then if we flip it, would we not then find ourselves with the following?
It depends. People do like old rings for marriage as an example, Not necessarily expensive, but sentimental reasons.
But as we often see, coonsomers mostly go for the cheapest stuff like funkos.
This reeks of fake. 99% Of those "luxury" influencers are poor to middle class girls who find ways to appear rich on instagram, and now tiktok.
Here's a really good breakdown of how they do it, this video focuses on China but this happens in every country.
Thinking this too. The designer stuff is likely fake and you can buy shopping bags from designer stores on ebay etc.
And it's good and well to live in luxury, like we get it. But intentionally flaunting is tacky, and what do we see here? The most logoflashing items, and those are the items that are made fakes of the most.

And you can see in the body language that it's unnatural for them. I fully believe rich people acts different, not in a bad way always.
And, my god. The answer come across as the most bitter passive aggressive answer ever made. People dig to turn on their PR-talk when they're butthurt :story:
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Worse than CRT'S are these abominations.

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These are professional CRT'S. These seem to be the bread and butter of autistic retro videogame collectors. It's not just about getting the thing and be done with it. No. They need the CLEAREST picture to play their dying old snes. It's ridiculous.
Depending on the era some people were just playing Atari games via RF on a black and white TV. Because I'm a faggot, I have a bunch of old game consoles (including a Wii) hooked up to a CRT that only has RF input. I definitely can feel the input lag on a flatscreen, but if I'm running PS1 and PS2 games on my PS3 I don't feel it on my HDTV. What I'm saying is that if you're using an emulator, just buy a good CRT monitor. There are upscalers for flatscreens but they're kind of eh.

Enjoy some compilation videos. If anything stands out as exceptionally mental, I'll hunt more.
The "Must have" ones drive me nuts. It's really just the home shopping network for zoomers.
Welcome to Hello Kitty Hell.
 
This reeks of fake. 99% Of those "luxury" influencers are poor to middle class girls who find ways to appear rich on instagram, and now tiktok.
Here's a really good breakdown of how they do it, this video focuses on China but this happens in every country.
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Explain me, please.
Does pretending to be rich lead to one becoming rich? A "Fake it til you make it" sort of thing?
If the goal is not to become rich, then what does one gain from pretending to be wealthy?
Just to have fun? Make other people envious?
And that one guy only needed $15,000 as "proof of assets"? Is it to find a rich husband?

And you can see in the body language that it's unnatural for them. I fully believe rich people acts different, not in a bad way always.
Perhaps like this? ;)
And, my god. The answer come across as the most bitter passive aggressive answer ever made. People dig to turn on their PR-talk when they're butthurt
monkey sad, need plant on cage not to kill self
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Return fire!
 
The plant is a living thing either way, but he values it because he spent money on it.

And we once again see living things being used as social media props. Especially since this guy said he owns over 200+ plants.

I feel bad for apartment/city dwellers who don't experience a lot of nature. A few houseplants probably does cheer up a lot of people and caring for something is relaxing and rewarding. But as soon as social media was dropped in as 'influential', you know that's out the window. These aren't young adults who are genuinely appreciative of the plants they have no matter the cost, or the types who grow certain plants indoors for the benefits (Aloe Vera, Rosemary, Basil, etc.). This market is to appeal to consuming.

Stressed? Buy a plant. Look, your favourite Doctor/Professor/Celebrity has one behind them in a Zoom call! Still stressed? Get another plant. Lonely? Get another and talk to it! Went to the store and they're trying to get rid of their bug-infested plants? Buy a couple! Buy the ones in the cute pots! Buy a fucking tree! Just BUY until you're finding dead plants in pots and you justify it that it was only $15 so it's okay if one or two kicked the bucket. Your $300 impulse buy is still growing so it's *fine*.

In my experience, people who enjoy gardening and taking care of their plants rarely are on social media, because they're actually doing the shit. One or two plants is fine, but when you're hitting over 30 houseplants it comes off like you have a problem that needs addressing and therapy.
 
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Explain me, please.
Does pretending to be rich lead to one becoming rich? A "Fake it til you make it" sort of thing?
If the goal is not to become rich, then what does one gain from pretending to be wealthy?
Just to have fun? Make other people envious?
And that one guy only needed $15,000 as "proof of assets"? Is it to find a rich husband?


Perhaps like this? ;)
You certainly see the budget-thing, and really? Beige, gray and all that jazz is the basic look. And about that black feminist. For some reason, it's just tiring to listen. Racism would go away by itself, if you didn't scream about it all the time.
 
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Explain me, please.
Does pretending to be rich lead to one becoming rich? A "Fake it til you make it" sort of thing?
If the goal is not to become rich, then what does one gain from pretending to be wealthy?
Just to have fun? Make other people envious?
And that one guy only needed $15,000 as "proof of assets"? Is it to find a rich husband?
I mean, yes, pretty much. If they get big enough they'll get sponsors and actually start making bank for real, so it's literally prime example of fake it 'til you make it. It doesn't have to be either or, I'm willing to bet all these people get a dopamine rush from seeing others be jealous of them. People do much dumber shit online for no financial gain, just to get attention and views. I highly doubt the goal isn't getting rich for some of them, it's a stupid big investment to make both in effort and money. If you're willing to go this far, it probably means you actually wish you had this lifestyle. So add escapism to it too I guess? Lol.

I'm actually not opposed to the whole "luxury life" aesthetic, maybe it's just my spergy fashion obsession creeping in but if you actually made it and you're proud of your achievements, flaunt it as much as you want. I know I'd do the same lol. What annoys me is the consoom part of it, in every picture these bitches have to hold a Gucci or Louis Vuitton shopping bag (that they probably got off ebay for 20 bucks) they don't wear stuff because it's actually fashionable, they do it because BRAND and because it's what all the A-List celebs wear. They don't go to actual interesting but expensive resorts/hotels, only to ones that are already known for being celeb hot spots. It's beyond desperate projection, if that makes sense.

ETA It's the same thing as those men who take pictures of their hand on a Lamborghini steering wheel with a Rolex on their wrist. It just screams "LOOK AT ME! LOOK I'M RICH! I BOUGHT EXPENSIVE BRAND!" It doesn't inspire awe or make the impression you made it in life, it makes the impression you're an overcompensating wannabe with poor decision making when it comes to money.
 
I'm actually not opposed to the whole "luxury life" aesthetic, maybe it's just my spergy fashion obsession creeping in but if you actually made it and you're proud of your achievements, flaunt it as much as you want.
The richest of the richest have almost zero or zero social media appearance, because it puts a target on them. You don't think someone would kill you if you were super rich and known? It's why celebrities have bodyguards at their hands at all time, because it would be stupid to not have it.
Russell Greer would probably attempt to kill Taylor Swift, if he wasn't a walking vegetable.

Flaunting is such a "new rich" phenomenon. Showing something casually and the environment happens to be filled with expensive stuff is the way to go.

And humble bragging about it all the time is a nice way to get disliked.
 
I mean, yes, pretty much. If they get big enough they'll get sponsors and actually start making bank for real, so it's literally prime example of fake it 'til you make it. It doesn't have to be either or, I'm willing to bet all these people get a dopamine rush from seeing others be jealous of them.
That tracks. The second one was hanging me up a bit and I didn't really even know why myself until @Vingle pointed out the kidnapping thing. I think on some level I'd flagged this behavior as inherently dangerous unless you actually were wealthy. Not just for kidnapping risk, but to your interpersonal relationships as well. Imagine pretending like you can stay at *quickly googles expensive hotel names* The Plaza Hotel, and then a friend calls up like "Hey I just got bitten by a cougar. Can you throw in some money so I can get a cane?" and you then have to tell them no.
I'm actually not opposed to the whole "luxury life" aesthetic, maybe it's just my spergy fashion obsession creeping in but if you actually made it and you're proud of your achievements, flaunt it as much as you want. I know I'd do the same lol. What annoys me is the consoom part of it, in every picture these bitches have to hold a Gucci or Louis Vuitton shopping bag (that they probably got off ebay for 20 bucks) they don't wear stuff because it's actually fashionable, they do it because BRAND and because it's what all the A-List celebs wear. They don't go to actual interesting but expensive resorts/hotels, only to ones that are already known for being celeb hot spots. It's beyond desperate projection, if that makes sense.
Makes perfect sense because I actually feel similarly. This came up in the Tess Holliday thread, but all this just makes me realize it's a matter of priorities.
To me personally, a comfortable AirBNB or hotel > an Instagrammable one, and delicious food > food you can show off. Delicious food can also look pretty, and comfortable places to stay can also look cool, but so often it does seem like these people are putting themselves out in some way just because they want to look a certain way.

Thread content, posts pulled from Fat Girlcows:
Well i dont have people i consider lolcows but i despise some girls them in general: gamer kawaii life style gorls
For being massive weebs and consoomers( also for posting their stomach aching beetus
indulcing "meals"
Especially this one:
Jookstogo: A woman from fillipines who a huge "kawaii lifestyle" tik toner. Her posts are famous for unboxing useless expensive garbage and making gross sugary food and drinks( including a satanic concoction made of gummies, sprite and blue gatorade or milk, yakult, strawberries and soju)
What in diabetes fuck is this shit. Cancerous shit consumed by pastel fake-ass niggas.
 
To get us back on track, please consider the following: #blackwomeninluxury
(And no, there are not active equivalent hashtags for other groups as far as I can find. The concept of "White luxury" would be racist, and Asians are apparently considered to be "crazy rich". )
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These are the kinds of women that think that strong and independent means slaving away hordes of money on materialistic items instead of taking care of their own families is considered a form of “progress”.
 
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Edit: the DDOS struck as I was making a post, haha. But, this is in response to @NoReturn posting Tiktok UWU Kawaii Food Horror compliations again, which I'm getting strangely addicted to watching. It's like the ultimate form of consoomerism food. Everything's so creepily plastic and unnatural looking, and every. single. bitch. has to TAP TAP TAP a pocky box with their nails, like you can't tell what it is.

I think I would respect them more if they made the food themselves. Pink Pocky is basically pretzels dipped in strawberry flavoured white chocolate with pink food colouring. Mochi isn't impossible to make yourself if you get the glutionous rice. You could even make healthy stuff like tahini crackers and put cute cat faces on them using sesame seeds. Or, heaven forbid, you make an actual balanced meal and put that in a Sanrio bowl with your pink chopsticks.

Let's be real, though. That's not the appeal. It's to show off you dumped packs of pocky/candies/cookies on a Hello kitty plate, drank sickly-sweet sugary soda, and did this all while watching moe anime. Or, these girls set that up and threw all that shit out. Either way, it's a waste of money and promotes really unhealthy diets and habits such as eating at your computer.

Also putting rock sugar in what looked like herbal tea. Like damn bitch, I hope your teeth fall out. Drink tea for the benefits, not because some can turn pink while steeping.
 
The worst part about it is the straight man-child pandering. What kid is going to play with a Queer Eye set Lego 'toy'?

Adults have always collected children's toys - dolls, erector sets, whatever, but before they didn't imprint basement dweller tastes upon the toys themselves.
There are subsets of Lego collectors who repurpose display sets, especially houses and apartment sets, for regular lego figures since making them yourself is super hard and not cost effective given the number of unique parts required to make a passable apartment set for your mini-figures.

Also, there is a gray market with shit like Bricklink where people buy Lego sets purely to sell the individual pieces to the above "build it your own goddam self" market.

This market in particular, were happy with the rainbow set that was released for Pride, because the hair pieces and blank bodies of the mini-figures were the kind of stuff you could sell to customizers or those who want zentai type figures for their displays or to play with.

Finally, there are issues with licensing. I would not be shocked if the rights holders to Queer Eye decided to be jerks and demand more money from Lego than the rights holders to Seinfeld or Friends or Big Bang Theory. Especially since they knew the set was being marketed for Pride month.
 
Edit: the DDOS struck as I was making a post, haha. But, this is in response to @NoReturn posting Tiktok UWU Kawaii Food Horror compliations again, which I'm getting strangely addicted to watching. It's like the ultimate form of consoomerism food.
Let's go even further beyond! Food isn't enough, you need full snack carts.
Everything's so creepily plastic and unnatural looking, and every. single. bitch. has to TAP TAP TAP a pocky box with their nails, like you can't tell what it is.
If you're like me and don't like ASMR, you might enjoy listening to this instead of the actual audio:
I think I would respect them more if they made the food themselves. Pink Pocky is basically pretzels dipped in strawberry flavoured white chocolate with pink food colouring. Mochi isn't impossible to make yourself if you get the glutionous rice. You could even make healthy stuff like tahini crackers and put cute cat faces on them using sesame seeds. Or, heaven forbid, you make an actual balanced meal and put that in a Sanrio bowl with your pink chopsticks.
Let's be real, though. That's not the appeal. It's to show off you dumped packs of pocky/candies/cookies on a Hello kitty plate, drank sickly-sweet sugary soda, and did this all while watching moe anime. Or, these girls set that up and threw all that shit out. Either way, it's a waste of money and promotes really unhealthy diets and habits such as eating at your computer.
Also putting rock sugar in what looked like herbal tea. Like damn bitch, I hope your teeth fall out. Drink tea for the benefits, not because some can turn pink while steeping.
They're all sugar-addicts who prioritize ~*~ Aesthetic ~*~
This Jeffree-Star-looking chick is from the first video in the spoiler below. As the text indicates, the face is her tasting a matcha latte. The video after that one is a guy drinking a gallon of boba Thai tea.
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