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We should not underestimate the social and "hype" aspects of enjoying something. I enjoy things a lot more when I'm primed to enjoy them. It's sort of like the

by pradn 8y ago

We should not underestimate the social and "hype" aspects of enjoying something. I enjoy things a lot more when I'm primed to enjoy them. It's sort of like the placebo effect for enjoyment. I'm much more charitable with a film made by a director who is well regarded than by an unknown, for better or worse. I suppose you can go the opposite way and only like things other people turn their noses at, but that's a bit misanthropic.

ballenf 8y ago
And the exclusivity factor. Whether a hidden vacation spot, restaurant, food, or under-appreciated spirit. Even a paid app from an indie dev gets is often more loved than the same app from mega corp would even if given away free. Also why every large brewer has a bunch of "micro" brew labels with the big corp name nowhere in sight. A Japanese friend gave me a bottle of Suntory about 10 years ago and it was my favorite whisky to share and talk about with others precisely because so unknown. It was also very tasty.
- Freak_NL 8y ago
  It's one of the main brands you can buy in any Japanese supermarket. It's also quite good value for money.
- kolpa 8y ago
  Suntory is the only Japanese whiskey featured in a $100MM-grossing motion picture, and that was 15 years ago.
Retric 8y ago
I strongly disagree, otherwise you get stuck in an echo chamber. I tend to enjoy things that other people do. However, I become more critical when something is considered 'good' or expensive not less. So, I prefer to go in fairly blind vs listen to a lot of hype.
delecti 8y ago
I find the opposite often to be true, if something's hyped up I often find that I'm primed to be disappointed.