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Different things seem cool to different people. In particular, different things seem cool depending on your social class, especially depending on which social c
by MBlume 12y ago
Different things seem cool to different people. In particular, different things seem cool depending on your social class, especially depending on which social class you want to signal membership in/which social classes you think you could be mistaken for and want to disclaim membership in. I bet you don't think gold-colored iPhone cases with fake jewels on them look particularly cool either.
See part 1 here: http://slatestarcodex.com/2014/04/22/right-is-the-new-left/ http://slatestarcodex.com/2014/04/22/right-is-the-new-left/
- bmelton 12y agoMoreover, even things that look cool to different people can look cool in different contexts. A traditional neon "Open" sign might look horrible contrasted against the sleek interior of an Apple store, or Crate and Barrel, but could well be perfectly appropriate and hip at a Johnny Rockets.