Is This $39,000 Backpack Really Worth It?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the value and social implications of a $39,000 backpack, exploring themes of consumerism, fashion, and societal behavior. Participants express their opinions on the extravagance of such a purchase and its reflection on wealth and values.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the price of the backpack absurd and indicative of wastefulness among the wealthy.
  • Others express that the design of the backpack is unattractive and question the motivations behind such luxury items.
  • A participant suggests that the justifications for purchasing expensive items are not significantly different across various education levels.
  • One participant humorously expresses a desire for a much cheaper version of the backpack.
  • Another participant comments on the notion that people who buy such items may be foolish with their money.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the impracticality and extravagance of the backpack, but there are differing opinions on the motivations and societal implications of such purchases.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about societal behavior and consumerism are present, but these are not fully explored or resolved within the discussion.

DoggerDan
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/10/07/ac-ridiculist-olsens-backpack.cnn

I've watched a few of these recently and have really come to like them. The $39,000 backpack is hilarious! If you're so rich that you'd want to spend this sort of money...

Even Bill Gates, the richest man on Earth (supposedly) isn't that wasteful. I think he'd much rather toss an extra $39,000 towards charity rather than blow it funding the Olsen twins wasteful lifestyle.
 
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The people who buy the backpack are a bit out there in my opinion. It doesn't even look that nice, looks rather tacky to wear an animal as a fashion statement. Although society advances we still behave like tribal people.
 
i think Anderson has found his niche
 
phoenix:\\ said:
Although society advances we still behave like tribal people.

Yes, I think so. I'm amazed at the myriads of justifications to the contrary. No matter how well-educated, the root arguments are little different than that of the least educated. Neanderthals we are not. Humans, however, we are.
 
LAWLS I want that alligator backpack! the $40 one :)
 
<sigh> A $39,000 backpack? A fool and their money are soon parted.
 

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