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innerSpaceman · 03-23-2006, 05:07 PM

CP, do you feel your practical thriftiness has anything to do with your jewishness?

In my experience, jews are amongst the most extravagant spenders in America. Though, I'll admit to knowing many who have an eye for a bargain.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-23-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

CP, do you feel your practical thriftiness has anything to do with your jewishness?

In my experience, jews are amongst the most extravagant spenders in America. Though, I'll admit to knowing many who have an eye for a bargain.

Hmm, this may be a difference between LA Jews and NY Jews. Or it may be a matter of perception. In my experience, it's not so much that the Jews with money I know are tightwads. They are willing to spend money when they perceive value. I just think a as a generalization, "value" is defined on a more "practical" basis than the general population. So it's not uncommon to see a well off Jew driving a mid-size or luxury vehicle (since in the car market, more money spent generally translates into substantive quality increase) while stocking their homes with store-brand food items and non-designer clothes. Anecdotal genarlities, of course, but that's been my observation.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-23-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

CP, do you feel your practical thriftiness has anything to do with your jewishness?

GD had a fantastic response to this.

Personally, my parents were cheap, but terrible with money, and always broke. The only reason I used "Jew" in my post was because I thought GD was making a Jewish joke about being thrifty....didn't realize it was because it was a Xmas ornament.

That's what I get for trying to power through the thread during my break...

€uroMeinke · 03-23-2006, 07:35 PM

Arrested Development perhaps?

BarTopDancer · 03-23-2006, 07:42 PM

I'm pretty sure it's from Mean Girls.

€uroMeinke · 03-23-2006, 07:43 PM

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I'm pretty sure it's from Mean Girls.

No, I never saw that

Not Afraid · 03-23-2006, 07:55 PM

It is Arrested Development. I can't find the episode though, but it is in Season One./ I believe it was said about Lindsay by Michael, but it really could've been said by Lucille or by Lindsay.

GC......Do you remember the episode?

Alex · 03-23-2006, 08:28 PM

For me, the only part of fashion that I find truly perplexing is when people are only paying for a name attached and not the product.

For example, I can understand absolutely loving a Thomas Kinkade painting (even though I think his stuff is just atrocious) and being willing to pay $1,500 for a piece. But I don't understand why the exact same painting would no longer be worth $1,500 to you if the factory person who actually painted it had his name put on it.

The exact same painting in both cases. $1,500 if it says "by Thomas Kinkade" on the card next to it; $150 if it says "by Joe Schmoe." And it is the same with clothing fashions. If the only way you know it is worth $100 for a particular t-shirt for you is if you first look at the tag and see Fred Segal instead of Kathy Lee on the label then I'm lost.

However, if you just look at the price tag and say, sure this is worth that amount to me then I can understand that. I don't have many vices but watches are one of them and I'll pay much extra for watches that most people wouldn't find much distinguishable from a $50 Timex.

mousepod · 03-23-2006, 08:36 PM

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I don't have many vices but watches are one of them and I'll pay much extra for watches that most people wouldn't find much distinguishable from a $50 Timex.

Alex,

That's exactly my point. If someone who only pays $30 for a watch sees one that seems ridiculously expensive, then they could either announce their disgust and say that everyone who buys that expensive watch is being ripped off OR they could ask an expert like you to explain why you know that the watch is worth it. And then go from there. They might not get it, but you don't feel like you're being made fun of for your taste.

Anyway...

lindyhop · 03-23-2006, 08:57 PM

Hmm. I saw this line of shirts a few months ago. The Bambi one wasn't there at the time, what I remember is some shirts with some very cool vintage designs and very high price tags. The material was flimsy and thin and nothing I would wear but I knew they weren't made with me in mind anyway. They were interesting to look at so I did and moved on.

On a later visit I saw the Bambi shirt and noticed they had made more of a little vintage display area with a chandelier and other accessories and it looked pretty cool. The shirts were still way overpriced but I liked seeing something different. I consider shopping to be entertainment and I'm entertained by seeing something different or creative or just weird even it's nothing I'd ever want.

No one's being forced to spend money on these shirts. If someone wants to, fine. If they don't sell they'll be gone in no time, retail floor space is much too valuable.

However, if Paris Hilton shows up anywhere wearing one I think they should torch the entire collection.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	For me, the only part of fashion that I find truly perplexing is when people are only paying for a name attached and not the product. For example, I can understand absolutely loving a Thomas Kinkade painting (even though I think his stuff is just atrocious) and being willing to pay $1,500 for a piece. But I don't understand why the exact same painting would no longer be worth $1,500 to you if the factory person who actually painted it had his name put on it. The exact same painting in both cases. $1,500 if it says "by Thomas Kinkade" on the card next to it; $150 if it says "by Joe Schmoe." And it is the same with clothing fashions. If the only way you know it is worth $100 for a particular t-shirt for you is if you first look at the tag and see Fred Segal instead of Kathy Lee on the label then I'm lost. However, if you just look at the price tag and say, sure this is worth that amount to me then I can understand that. I don't have many vices but watches are one of them and I'll pay much extra for watches that most people wouldn't find much distinguishable from a $50 Timex.
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lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	Hmm. I saw this line of shirts a few months ago. The Bambi one wasn't there at the time, what I remember is some shirts with some very cool vintage designs and very high price tags. The material was flimsy and thin and nothing I would wear but I knew they weren't made with me in mind anyway. They were interesting to look at so I did and moved on. On a later visit I saw the Bambi shirt and noticed they had made more of a little vintage display area with a chandelier and other accessories and it looked pretty cool. The shirts were still way overpriced but I liked seeing something different. I consider shopping to be entertainment and I'm entertained by seeing something different or creative or just weird even it's nothing I'd ever want. No one's being forced to spend money on these shirts. If someone wants to, fine. If they don't sell they'll be gone in no time, retail floor space is much too valuable. However, if Paris Hilton shows up anywhere wearing one I think they should torch the entire collection.
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