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I have great respect for people who make things like the RED camera, which advances technology and allows people to make amazing films without requiring huge am

I have great respect for people who make things like the RED camera, which advances technology and allows people to make amazing films without requiring huge amounts of money. I have very little respect for people who make things like Oakleys, which allow people to spend a lot of money for a small piece of plastic so they can wear a high-status brand. I'm not sure how I feel about this guy.

keithpeter 13y ago
The Oakley people get their status cultural capital, the geezer accumulates real capital to take risks and you get the cameras. Seems OK to me (I don't buy brands especially).
sfx 13y ago
>a lot of money for a small piece of plastic Oakley lenses are practically bulletproof. They're well worth the cost if you need protective eyewear, just ask the US military. Being a fashion statement is just a byproduct of that. Some would venture to say Oakley has advanced technology more than RED.