> This is not atypical for American consumerism. Conspicuous consumption is an enormous part of consumerism absolutely everywhere. Wearing a $20,000 suit is co

> This is not atypical for American consumerism. Conspicuous consumption is an enormous part of consumerism absolutely everywhere. Wearing a $20,000 suit is conspicuous consumption to those who can tell that’s what you’re wearing but we don’t generally call it that because it’s only conspicuous if you’re in the know.