It's true that NoTVs seem particularly popular with white people, and that they like to brag about owning them, but I don't think the main reason for the former

It's true that NoTVs seem particularly popular with white people, and that they like to brag about owning them, but I don't think the main reason for the former is the latter. Few people have enough discipline to miss something they love just so they can brag about missing it.