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It's not like young people are praying to Kim Kardashian for a healthy crop season.
by magic_beans 8y ago
It's not like young people are praying to Kim Kardashian for a healthy crop season.
- musage 8y agoEver heard of RNGesus? And how often have you seen the "worship the guru" gesture seen used half-jokingly around tech or gamedev luminaries? How often do you hear "technology" referred to as if it's some actual resource or active entity, not to mention savior? Ever heard of followers of YouTube/whatever personalities [sic] going on crusades against the heathen followers of someone else? That said, of course it's not "the young people" who came up with consumerism. But that doesn't mean it can't go on or get worse. I know externally derived identification when I see it, and at most "these days" the consumption became more virtual. No precious metals or fine clothes thank you very much, certainly no space to live, and no nature to enjoy -- just feuding rap artists, game and movie fans of "brands" and "franchises". Come to think of it... 30 years ago nobody would have said "I like the Star Wars franchise", it would have been "the Star Wars movies". No religious cults you say, but explain the ocean of Kool-Aid. "Hunting achievements", collecting virtual trinkets, and likes for photos. Sure, you can say it's totally different. But to me that's like Evangelical Christians talking about how they don't have a religion, but a relationship to Jesus Christ etc. Call it however you want.
- coldtea 8y agoNo, they're just looking up to her for lifestyle guidance...