"If you're reading it, it's for you." I hope the people portrayed in this article aren't representative but I do know there are two possible reactions to the p

"If you're reading it, it's for you." I hope the people portrayed in this article aren't representative but I do know there are two possible reactions to the piece: Being grossed out by the lifestyle or thinking it's a good idea to emulate it. Since the NYT chose to not portray anyone taking a bath on a speculative sneaker purchase, I can only assume their intention is to glorify this behaviour. So I choose to be outraged by it publicly as a counter balance.