> The only hobbies that aren't looked down upon are things that involve creation instead of consumption or are major class signifiers really (Opera, skiing, etc

> The only hobbies that aren't looked down upon are things that involve creation instead of consumption or are major class signifiers really (Opera, skiing, etc). This does not sound like what people think in general in the US. This sounds like you live in a social circle and assume their opinions as general opinion.