Subtle signs of class

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have a sideboard that doesn’t match. We kept it but got rid of the table because it fell apart. We bought a new table I loved for $$$$. And then I bought some chairs that don’t match that were on sale. So I am LC and UC all rolled in to one. Thanks DCUM!

I like to tastefully display antiques from the family estate in England on my IKEA Billy bookcase. For real.

IKEA is soooooo classy

I think that poster was being sarcastic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a sideboard that doesn’t match. We kept it but got rid of the table because it fell apart. We bought a new table I loved for $$$$. And then I bought some chairs that don’t match that were on sale. So I am LC and UC all rolled in to one. Thanks DCUM!

I like to tastefully display antiques from the family estate in England on my IKEA Billy bookcase. For real.

I garishly display junk from my poor family’s home that I rescued before the house was literally bull dozed last year because no one bought it for $16,000 on my $10,000 side table that I had made. Different strokes!

[Anonymous]

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Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

There are lots of rich people though.

What about Hollywood elite? Tech elite? Southern rich? Indian rich? Chinese rich?

None of them aspire to live like miserly WASPs.

Don’t waste your time PP. People have been trying to point this out for pages but a few posters refuse to move on from WASPs as the epitome of UC culture. There’s no other way of being rich in America

The funny thing is, most of their fortunes have dwindled over the generations and very very few of them are anywhere near as rich as the groups you mention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

+1. I was just going to post something similar. I am fascinated. And no, there is nothing missing in my life.

And I LOVE the WC profile writer! I’ve never heard or read anything by Fussell, but I’ve ordered his book on class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a sideboard that doesn’t match. We kept it but got rid of the table because it fell apart. We bought a new table I loved for $$$$. And then I bought some chairs that don’t match that were on sale. So I am LC and UC all rolled in to one. Thanks DCUM!

I like to tastefully display antiques from the family estate in England on my IKEA Billy bookcase. For real.

IKEA is soooooo classy

I think that poster was being sarcastic.

I don’t think so. I think she literally thinks she’s better than others because she comes from an old WASP family with no more money to hand down so she can have nicer furniture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

+1. I was just going to post something similar. I am fascinated. And no, there is nothing missing in my life.

And I LOVE the WC profile writer! I’ve never heard or read anything by Fussell, but I’ve ordered his book on class.

JFC. The last thing we need around here is more weirdos obsessed with class and SES markers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a sideboard that doesn’t match. We kept it but got rid of the table because it fell apart. We bought a new table I loved for $$$$. And then I bought some chairs that don’t match that were on sale. So I am LC and UC all rolled in to one. Thanks DCUM!

I like to tastefully display antiques from the family estate in England on my IKEA Billy bookcase. For real.

I garishly display junk from my poor family’s home that I rescued before the house was literally bull dozed last year because no one bought it for $16,000 on my $10,000 side table that I had made. Different strokes!

I roll in the inoffensive middle. I purchased the table and every freaking thing on it from the Pottery Barn catalog. Done and done!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

There are lots of rich people though.

What about Hollywood elite? Tech elite? Southern rich? Indian rich? Chinese rich?

None of them aspire to live like miserly WASPs.

Don’t waste your time PP. People have been trying to point this out for pages but a few posters refuse to move on from WASPs as the epitome of UC culture. There’s no other way of being rich in America

The funny thing is, most of their fortunes have dwindled over the generations and very very few of them are anywhere near as rich as the groups you mention.

You missed the conversations about money vs. class. Also that you don’t have to be a WASP to be classy. But you do you. Sounds like it’s time for you to find another thread?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

+1. I was just going to post something similar. I am fascinated. And no, there is nothing missing in my life.

And I LOVE the WC profile writer! I’ve never heard or read anything by Fussell, but I’ve ordered his book on class.

JFC. The last thing we need around here is more weirdos obsessed with class and SES markers.

Well if you are so superior, why are you spending time here? What’s wrong with YOU?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

+1. I was just going to post something similar. I am fascinated. And no, there is nothing missing in my life.

And I LOVE the WC profile writer! I’ve never heard or read anything by Fussell, but I’ve ordered his book on class.

JFC. The last thing we need around here is more weirdos obsessed with class and SES markers.

DP. Then why are you here? You’re welcome to find another thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

There are lots of rich people though.

What about Hollywood elite? Tech elite? Southern rich? Indian rich? Chinese rich?

None of them aspire to live like miserly WASPs.

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Wall Street rich which is somewhat different from hedge fund/PE rich

Media elite

Political elite

Texas oil money rich

These are all distinct sub cultures. None of these people live like WASPs reusing old tinfoil and plastic bags (which is gross by the way)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

+1. I was just going to post something similar. I am fascinated. And no, there is nothing missing in my life.

And I LOVE the WC profile writer! I’ve never heard or read anything by Fussell, but I’ve ordered his book on class.

JFC. The last thing we need around here is more weirdos obsessed with class and SES markers.

The fact that you wrote “JFC” tells me a lot about your class.

[Anonymous]

Don’t forget Mormon rich and influencer culture!

Some of those people make serious coin doing that.

[Anonymous]

The real question isn't WHAT furniture you have (it should already be impeccable), but WHERE you put it:

1. Your McLean/Bethesda 'main house,' 2. Your McLean/Bethesda 'guest house' (across the pool), 3. Your Nantucket beach estate or 4. Your Jackson Hole chalet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Nobody’s saying you have to buy antique furniture. It’s just that class is the subject of this thread. Also, reupholsters and refinishers (although preserving original patina is valued and is historically responsible) exist.

You don’t even realize that you’re STILL talking about Old Money WASP culture as if it’s the be all and end all. It’s not!

It is, however, the subject of this thread. Find a new thread if you don’t like this topic.

+1. I was just going to post something similar. I am fascinated. And no, there is nothing missing in my life.

And I LOVE the WC profile writer! I’ve never heard or read anything by Fussell, but I’ve ordered his book on class.

JFC. The last thing we need around here is more weirdos obsessed with class and SES markers.

The fact that you wrote “JFC” tells me a lot about your class.

LOL. You all are so insufferable! Ha ha.