“So, I tied an onion to my belt. Which was the style at the time”
-Abe Simpson, The Simpsons
So, what am I outraging about today? I was watching TV and I encountered a commercial that mocked a place for selling designer glasses. Then I thought to myself “how far is this from the truth?”. There are lots of places out there that, not only sell designer glasses, but designer everything. I understand designer clothes, but designer socks? Designer pets? WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THAT?!!! I’m not saying don’t buy the stuff, I’m not saying the stuff is stupid. All I’m saying is that 9 out of 10 times, it is USELESS!!! I recently bought 2 pairs of gym shoes at $8.99. I could not be more happier with those shoes. They’re made from the same material as very expensive swoosh brand shoes. They’re probably made by the same people in the same sweat shop in Taiwan. So what are you paying for? A little logo. $50.00 more for a little logo! If you want to buy that stuff, ok, go ahead. But what really outrages me is the importance that society places on these brands. I can recall many a times that some one in school was made to feel inadequate because the other kids laughed at him for not wearing designer brands. I don’t believe that children can be cruel. I believe children are cruel because it’ what parents teach them. So, if children mock less fortunate children, it’s something that Mommy and Daddy do as well. So, like I said. If you can afford and want to wear all that designer garbage, go right ahead. Just don’t knock others who can’t afford them.
