phatsesh, I like your posts too, and this one is no let-down! I think that your points about being included in family activities leading to being more inclusive towards others, and the capitalist one-up-man-ship are right on target. Here Stateside we have the expression 'keeping up with the Joneses' which is all about the need to be accepted by what material wealth/image you display rather than on your substance.

Working on your substance is a life-long project, and best of all, it's FREE, and immaterial, so no one can make you pay for it, or take it from you.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . Douches and Idiots: AKA Why is it "cool" to be an idiot? This is sort of a rant that I had to get off my chest. It seems to me the world is full of douches and idiots. Why do people (particulalry younger people) think it's funny and cool to be uninformed and uneducated? I love college, it's going well for me but I have stayed to myself. The reason why is because 99% of the population are uninformed hipsters. I can not stand this. All they want to do is get drunk, party, hook up and act like hoolagans and thugs. Example: So I'm in my 4th Rating: 5