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Re:Be wary of imitating high-status people who can afford to... by swayvil on Sunday December 11, 2022 @12:17PM (#33945103)
I have a couple clients like that. 40k on this, 25k on that. Doinky little overpriced home-improvement geegaws. And I'm thinking, "I could pay off my credit cards and take a year off for my own serious projects, for what you're spending to upgrade your stupid crown molding".
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Re:Be wary of imitating high-status people who can afford to... by varjag on Sunday December 11, 2022 @02:44PM (#33946733)
Two nouveau riches run into each other shopping on the Fifth.

- Look at this, got me this tie for $1000

- Hah what a dummy you are, they sell them for 1200 two blocks away!

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