Venting Materalism

[tbroken]

I always think that, apart from materialism and narcisissm, society is what brought us here. And society as for now is a little bit fuc**d up. Personally i died 1 time and then I tried again, i died a second time and now i don't give a sh** anymore.

 

[FutureHanger]

superficial, shallow, & fake can describe 98% of the ppl in the world. i'm completely uninterested in the rat race to appear the prettiest or the most interesting/fun or the coolest or the most nonchalant. i just wanted to be me & meet other ppl that are unapologetically them

turns out basically no1 really knows themselves. they devoted their brains to following trends instead of learning abt & developing themselves. what's popular/cool to wear, eat, drink, like, dislike, love, hate, think, feel, etc. how can they unapologetically be themselves when they're just an amalgamation of other ppl?

Life in modern civilization is just a massive rat race, everyone competing with each other in the capitalist marketplace pretending they've got special skills their competitors don't have so they can survive economically but then socially trying to be just like everyone else to maintain their social lives

I mean... is there anything in this world that is not meaningless?

Yeah technically but I think a better way to describe what OP meant is "senseless endless superficial waste"?

 

[groucho]

Things to distract yourself with.

I only want as enough money so I'm not stressed out by not having enough to pay for essentials... But a nice meal every now and then is one of the few things I still enjoy when the depression takes its fortnightly day off.

 

[BrainShower]

I can see being attached to something that has intrinsic value, such as a tool or instrument that helps you create, or a sentimental object, such as a memento or possession of a loved one who has passed away.
The meaningless hoarding of status symbols is disgusting and pathetic. Imo of course.

 

[TheSpookyNameGuy]

Yes, i feel kinda icky buying new things.

Everything i buy is second hand usually, as long as it's good nick ill grab it, all my clothes are used except socks and underwear.

A good wash in the machine and outside to dry will help "psychologically" I've never had any issues with clothes looking or smelling shit.

I repair my clothing too, slap on some patches or just redo seams, i fix my jeans, gloves and bergens.

 

[BrainShower]

Yes, i feel kinda icky buying new things.

Everything i buy is second hand usually, as long as it's good nick ill grab it, all my clothes are used except socks and underwear.

A good wash in the machine and outside to dry will help "psychologically" I've never had any issues with clothes looking or smelling shit.

I repair my clothing too, slap on some patches or just redo seams, i fix my jeans, gloves and bergens.

Yep, haven't owned a new item of clothing (other than bulk tshirts, underwear, and socks) in 15 years or so.
People throw away things that I could never afford all the time

Yep, haven't owned a new item of clothing (other than bulk tshirts, underwear, and socks) in 15 years or so.
People throw away things that I could never afford all the time

I've had a pair of doc martens since 1996! You cannot kill those shoes