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

[Sleazy Car Salesman]

Also, that promo video is shit, it looks so cheap!

Honest to god reminds me of late nineties edutainment shit.

 

[George Lucas]

Don't know if this has been brought up yet but the car enthusiast culture can be pretty consoom at times. The truck enthusiast subculture, doubly so. Lots of brand fanatics who buy the same vehicle every few years on a lease or a loan only to trade it in for another one as soon as the lease/loan is up. Feuds between different brands can get very heated, which is amusing because all the complaints are basically the same.

You like Ford? "Their engines and trannies are shit and they rust".

You like Chevy? "Their engines and trannies are shit and they rust".

You like Dodge? "They do the same thing but with a worse interior".

You like Toyota? "They're totally unkillable, bro, just don't look at the owner forums complaining about engine problems and rust"

And in most of these cases the mechanical problems stem from/are aggravated by the thousands of dollars of retarded modifications like lift kits and turbo upgrades that the vehicle wasn't designed for. And 90% of the people that own these trucks drive them just because "its cool" and have no purpose for them besides commuting. Which in and of itself is fair, and I would respect that if they just admitted it, because trucks do look cool and can be legitimately fun to drive.

But they insist its purely utilitarian and they totally need their 50,000 dollar lifted 4x4 princess wagon with 10k in mods that they will trade in for another one every 3 years, just to get to their office job when it snows twice a year. Speaking from personal experience, in some more rural areas, there is also a social component, i.e. if you don't have a truck or interest in trucks, you're not a "real man". Basically people will judge you behind your back (partially) on what type of vehicle you like.

TLDR: The amount of money involved, combined with the blind brand loyalty, combined with the frequent exaggerated justification for ownership, combined (in some select geographical regions) with social posturing, is what makes truck culture consoom in my eyes.

Unlike a lot of stuff you can buy, cars really do have a finite lifespan. There are only so many miles before they just can’t be driven anymore. Couple that with risk of accidents, and you’re better off buying the most inexpensive car (total cost of ownership) possible. If you are into collecting or racing, drive those cars as little as possible and get a cheaper vehicle for daily driving.

White chicks aren’t even into cars that much anymore because they’re bad for the environment or something.

 

[mr.moon1488]

13 years ago, videos liked this seemed harmless.

Fast forward to today, it’s turned into a competition.

Even the shirt... This is the female version of Chris Chan.

 

[Sleazy Car Salesman]

Don't know if this has been brought up yet but the car enthusiast culture can be pretty consoom at times. The truck enthusiast subculture, doubly so. Lots of brand fanatics who buy the same vehicle every few years on a lease or a loan only to trade it in for another one as soon as the lease/loan is up. Feuds between different brands can get very heated, which is amusing because all the complaints are basically the same.

You like Ford? "Their engines and trannies are shit and they rust".

You like Chevy? "Their engines and trannies are shit and they rust".

You like Dodge? "They do the same thing but with a worse interior".

You like Toyota? "They're totally unkillable, bro, just don't look at the owner forums complaining about engine problems and rust"

And in most of these cases the mechanical problems stem from/are aggravated by the thousands of dollars of retarded modifications like lift kits and turbo upgrades that the vehicle wasn't designed for. And 90% of the people that own these trucks drive them just because "its cool" and have no purpose for them besides commuting. Which in and of itself is fair, and I would respect that if they just admitted it, because trucks do look cool and can be legitimately fun to drive.

But they insist its purely utilitarian and they totally need their 50,000 dollar lifted 4x4 princess wagon with 10k in mods that they will trade in for another one every 3 years, just to get to their office job when it snows twice a year. Speaking from personal experience, in some more rural areas, there is also a social component, i.e. if you don't have a truck or interest in trucks, you're not a "real man". Basically people will judge you behind your back (partially) on what type of vehicle you like.

TLDR: The amount of money involved, combined with the blind brand loyalty, combined with the frequent exaggerated justification for ownership, combined (in some select geographical regions) with social posturing, is what makes truck culture consoom in my eyes.

The enlightened view point on cars is to realize that they are all rusty shitboxes that will let you down when you need them most. If you look at your car and it makes you smile, that's what's the most important.

 

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And in most of these cases the mechanical problems stem from/are aggravated by the thousands of dollars of retarded modifications like lift kits and turbo upgrades that the vehicle wasn't designed for. And 90% of the people that own these trucks drive them just because "its cool" and have no purpose for them besides commuting. Which in and of itself is fair, and I would respect that if they just admitted it, because trucks do look cool and can be legitimately fun to drive.

But they insist its purely utilitarian and they totally need their 50,000 dollar lifted 4x4 princess wagon with 10k in mods that they will trade in for another one every 3 years, just to get to their office job when it snows twice a year. Speaking from personal experience, in some more rural areas, there is also a social component, i.e. if you don't have a truck or interest in trucks, you're not a "real man". Basically people will judge you behind your back (partially) on what type of vehicle you like.

TLDR: The amount of money involved, combined with the blind brand loyalty, combined with the frequent exaggerated justification for ownership, combined (in some select geographical regions) with social posturing, is what makes truck culture consoom in my eyes.

Yes, this is true in many rural areas, I mentioned it earlier. They make brand loyalty a part of their person ("I'm a Chevy boy, I don't like Dodge and Ford is the worst!") and make it basically part of their introduction. It might be generational or learned from older friends, since I remember some of these people would specify which truck brand was good and which ones were bad (and why) at least as far back as middle school.

I think it's possible to have brand loyalty to a certain make of vehicle and not come off like this, but the examples I personally know are financially well-off, don't buy new vehicles for the hell of it, and are boomers/turbo-boomers.

 

[Arnold7834]

Guys I need help. I'm autistic and go to a specialist college for such things.
I grew up enjoying pixar cars and buying the toys, as well as some other stuff I enjoyed as a kid.
I still have a lot of it. I don't know what to do or where to start.
I still care for my old toys and would like to keep it somewhere when I get my own place.
But after looking at this thread I'm just sad. Its clear I can't do that without becoming a lolcow.

I want to give my toys to someone who'll look after them.
I just don't know where to start, I don't know why people can't enjoy their old toys while at the same time being an adult.
If an adult was to keep his old toys but stay mature, is that really that bad?

I don't know. I know I'll be made fun of but I don't see me being a massive consoomer. I don't act like these people, I don't treat it as the only thing I do or my entire identity. I'm just stuck.

 

[Sleazy Car Salesman]

I want to give my toys to someone who'll look after them.
I just don't know where to start, I don't know why people can't enjoy their old toys while at the same time being an adult.
If an adult was to keep his old toys but stay mature, is that really that bad?

Here's the best advice that I can give you, don't become obsessed by them, just pack them up and put them away. One day you may have kids and sharing your toys with them is a bit old fashioned, but nothing out of the ordinary. If you feel giving them away is better then ask your friends or family if they know anyone with kids who would want them.

 

[Vingle]

One day you may have kids

A bit optimistic?

I would question the girl that involves themselves with a legitimate retard. He can't read the room at all here, since he powerlvled this much.

 

[Arnold7834]

Here's the best advice that I can give you, don't become obsessed by them, just pack them up and put them away. One day you may have kids and sharing your toys with them is a bit old fashioned, but nothing out of the ordinary. If you feel giving them away is better then ask your friends or family if they know anyone with kids who would want them.

That's what I was going to do.

 

[Sleazy Car Salesman]

A bit optimistic?

I would question the girl that involves themselves with a legitimate retard. He can't read the room at all here, since he powerlvled this much.

I do too much of assuming the worst of people I meet in the real world to immediately assume the worst of everyone on the internet. Although deep down inside I realize that I really should.

 

[Minx95]

Its fine to have some stuff just dont hoard it

 

[Vingle]

I do too much of assuming the worst of people I meet in the real world to immediately assume the worst of everyone on the internet. Although deep down inside I realize that I really should.

Best advice would just to keep his retard-toys and get a double vasectomy. This man should not have a child.

But you were just trying to be nice, so respect for that

 

[Arnold7834]

Best advice would just to keep his retard-toys and get a double vasectomy. This man should not have a child.

But you were just trying to be nice, so respect for that

I'm just genuinely asking for help.
I don't want to be a consoomer.

I'm just confused on what you guys are saying here.
Some of you are like "you can keep your stuff" while some of you are like "literally manchildren"

It’s a man-child shrine. If any part of your house looks like that then your parents failed.

So what is it then? I want to keep some of my stuff, I want to give some of it away to people who'll look after it.
I don't get overly exited over a product or a new movie I have different hobbies and interests.
Why can I not keep some stuff that is sentimental to me?
Who do I follow for advice? I don't see much wrong with having a small room of some of your old stuff so long as you keep it mature.

 

[LinkinParkxNaruto[AMV]]

Guys I need help. I'm autistic and go to a specialist college for such things.
I grew up enjoying pixar cars and buying the toys, as well as some other stuff I enjoyed as a kid.
I still have a lot of it. I don't know what to do or where to start.
I still care for my old toys and would like to keep it somewhere when I get my own place.
But after looking at this thread I'm just sad. Its clear I can't do that without becoming a lolcow.

I want to give my toys to someone who'll look after them.
I just don't know where to start, I don't know why people can't enjoy their old toys while at the same time being an adult.
If an adult was to keep his old toys but stay mature, is that really that bad?

I don't know. I know I'll be made fun of but I don't see me being a massive consoomer. I don't act like these people, I don't treat it as the only thing I do or my entire identity. I'm just stuck.

Everyone is a consumer to some extent so insecurities and double standards always comes up in this thread but just chill. No one says you need to become an stylite.

A good first step would be to organize and manage your stuff in a way that is properly compartmentalized and doesn't interfere with other parts of your life. You saw that dude that puts a hoard of toys in his kitchen? don't do that, obviously. You know how badly living conditions are in Cwc's home and how wrecked the chandlers were money wise because of frivolous spending?, don't do that, keep your finances in check, prioritize whats important to spend money on versus whats impulsive and frivolous and don't hoard more than you can realistically keep while maintaing an hygienic and comfortable living space you can actually move around in. At the end only you can be the judge on how much your stuff is holding you back and how much it affects your well being.

There's a balance for everything. People that deserve a feature in this thread are the ones that are so far on the deep end that they almost become cartoons, they serve as reminders of not letting go too much, same as deathfats i guess, you see one and go "oh shit, i need to watch my weight before it gets too bad".

 

[Minx95]

I'm just genuinely asking for help.
I don't want to be a consoomer.

I'm just confused on what you guys are saying here.
Some of you are like "you can keep your stuff" while some of you are like "literally manchildren"


So what is it then? I want to keep some of my stuff, I want to give some of it away to people who'll look after it.
I don't get overly exited over a product or a new movie I have different hobbies and interests.
Why can I not keep some stuff that is sentimental to me?
Who do I follow for advice? I don't see much wrong with having a small room of some of your old stuff so long as you keep it mature.

Never take Kiwi Farms as the end all be all "you can't like this". You don't have to defend what you like or how you live your life. If you find no issue with having a small room of your old stuff, that's fine.
Kiwi Farms comprises of differing beliefs, of people with hobbies others on the forum would consider cringy.

Lolcows are mostly subjective based on our preferences and beliefs. We may agree on varying things on what makes a lolcow but we don't all have one entire "this is lolcow this isn't".

This thread comprises of those who have differing beliefs on what makes a consoomer. To some, having star wars stuff is a consoomer. Others, no its the attitude rather than what they consume.

 

[Arnold7834]

Never take Kiwi Farms as the end all be all "you can't like this". You don't have to defend what you like or how you live your life. If you find no issue with having a small room of your old stuff, that's fine.
Kiwi Farms comprises of differing beliefs, of people with hobbies others on the forum would consider cringy.

Lolcows are mostly subjective based on our preferences and beliefs. We may agree on varying things on what makes a lolcow but we don't all have one entire "this is lolcow this isn't".

This thread comprises of those who have differing beliefs on what makes a consoomer. To some, having star wars stuff is a consoomer. Others, no its the attitude rather than what they consume.

Then why post "agree" to that guy saying that having any mancave is being a manchild? That proves them to be right does it not?
Therefore I should change so I don't get called a manchild by that guy.

So let me get this straight.
There's you saying that consoomers are people who have a certain attitude.
There's others saying its fine to enjoy star wars but not have a room with your old stuff.
Then there's those who think keeping your old stuff is bad in all cases and no matter how you act elsewhere, you are automatically a manchild for having such things?

 

[Jimjamflimflam]

Is the ‘cozy season’ trend a secret cry for help?

Coziness has become a powerful aesthetic, but are we using it to chase a feeling that the outside world denies us?

www.theguardian.com

Article from the Guardian on the cozy aesthetics tiktok.

Tl:dr is the Danish concept of Hygge (wintertime coziness) is earned because of friluftsliv (outdoor living) in their lives. Contrasted to Tiktok Americans where you just buy the trappings of cozy to show off to others as one lives their atomized pod life.

 

[TheBeanz]

Then why post "agree" to that guy saying that having any mancave is being a manchild? That proves them to be right does it not?
Therefore I should change so I don't get called a manchild by that guy.

So let me get this straight.
There's you saying that consoomers are people who have a certain attitude.
There's others saying its fine to enjoy star wars but not have a room with your old stuff.
Then there's those who think keeping your old stuff is bad in all cases and no matter how you act elsewhere, you are automatically a manchild for having such things?

The purpose of the thread is to discuss our opinions as to why consoomers act the way they do and to laugh at the way they act.

Do not take life advice from this thread.

 

[Minx95]

Then why post "agree" to that guy saying that having any mancave is being a manchild? That proves them to be right does it not?
Therefore I should change so I don't get called a manchild by that guy.

So let me get this straight.
There's you saying that consoomers are people who have a certain attitude.
There's others saying its fine to enjoy star wars but not have a room with your old stuff.
Then there's those who think keeping your old stuff is bad in all cases and no matter how you act elsewhere, you are automatically a manchild for having such things?

Yes.
That's how the world works.
You can disagree with people and live your life according to what you think is fine or not.
If you listen to everyone you see, you aren't thinking for yourself.
One guy said something. Countless others may disagree.

The thread is going to have people who have the "can't enjoy stuff throw stuff away when you turn 18".
Its a thread about consoomers. Anti consoomers who go a bit far are gonna be attracted to that.
You see that everywhere that talks about consoomers.

The message of the thread is that it's ok to enjoy things just don’t take it too far. Have a mancave, but don't fill it all with one single brand.
Keep it nice and tidy, not have it all over the place. If that stuff has sentimental value and you truly care for it, that's fine.
We do stuff consoomers do, we buy stuff consoomers buy but its the moderation that's important.

More like "real bad trolling, or, alternatively, a glance into a true horror", because the rhetoric of "drop everything you liked as you turn 18, now mortgage and dying are your hobbies" is among the primary reasons we are getting this shit now.

Also, I collect toys to an extent...

...and I am never, whatsoever getting those people, or their cousins complete-ionists.
Why hoard shit for sake of hoarding shit, you can not possibly love it that much. I get anything that catches my eye if I have spare change at the moment, so I have about same amount of chinese fakes, other toyline stuff and varied odds and ends that take up a large cabinet and few bookshelves. I cannot imagine dedicating a spare room to gather an entire toyline.

Besides, these people never seem happy.

P.S.: by chance, does anyone reading this thread collect REALLY old magazines? I am talking Collier's national weekly from april 1st 1939-old.

And oh yeah, people do disagree with that stance here on the forums. 10 people liked and agreed. Some of those who liked his previous post, maybe @NoReturn could explain more for you.

We have a entire Star wars thread thats over 1000 pages. This is only about 200.
And a lot of people here talk there.

 

[Sleazy Car Salesman]

I don't recall seeing a local archive of these videos so I'll put these here, if there already is one let me know and I'll take the post down.