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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

That arises at least somewhat more organically around a real interest that millions of people have been enjoying and obsessing over for generations. So it's not fair to say it's totally arbitrary.

The logo stuff is weird though. That's definitely more "Veblen" like the high price point is itself a flex and desire for, if not true luxury, then the appearance of opulence.

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