People who think they're rich but aren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of snobbery on the thread is unbelievable and you have the audacity to criticize someone else for snobbery. Yikes. Have you listened to yourselves?

Which parts do you think are snobbish?

1. The part where OP says they "only" have one college degree;
2. The part where OP says their house "only" costs $100000;
3. The part where OP complains that they wear Coach sunglasses and Juicy Couture sweatsuits (and other people call them tacky);

I'm the OP. I never used the word "only" to describe the housing costs. I said they cost around 200k. Someone else said the houses somewhere else were only 100k. You're right about #3. I do think those labels are tacky, but maybe inappropriate would be a better word when describing 30-something year olds wearing Juicy sweatsuits. As for the college degree part, I'll admit to personal bias. I'm glad you answered my question.

[Anonymous]

label whoring trashy crap

Not so different from the label whoring trashy crap on DCUM--the labels just happen to be zip codes, private schools, etc. Different labels/different whores, but still label whores.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of snobbery on the thread is unbelievable and you have the audacity to criticize someone else for snobbery. Yikes. Have you listened to yourselves?

Which parts do you think are snobbish?

1. The part where OP says they "only" have one college degree;
2. The part where OP says their house "only" costs $100000;
3. The part where OP complains that they wear Coach sunglasses and Juicy Couture sweatsuits (and other people call them tacky);

I'm the OP. I never used the word "only" to describe the housing costs. I said they cost around 200k. Someone else said the houses somewhere else were only 100k. You're right about #3. I do think those labels are tacky, but maybe inappropriate would be a better word when describing 30-something year olds wearing Juicy sweatsuits. As for the college degree part, I'll admit to personal bias. I'm glad you answered my question.

I totally have these kinds of biases, but I know it's snobbery on my part. I keep it to myself and recognize that the problem is my problem, not theirs.

[Anonymous]

Stop being judgmental OP. I hate people like you.

[Anonymous]

why do you care if people think they're rich and are happy being so? i'm not the least snobbish person alive, but i really don't get this. your post REEKS of elitism. you're basically saying "these people think they're rich and happy and successful, but they're not! at least not by my standards!" and ... so what? they're off living their lives and you're complaining that people who 'only' have college degrees and live in beautiful, yet relatively inexpensive homes don't ... what? deserve to be happy? i don't get you.

[Anonymous]

OP, NP here. I know what you are getting at. I feel the same way about the snifflier than thous that stand in line behind you and drive off in their car they can barely make payments on. Wealthy people worth being around aren't showy or in debt up to their eyeballs, that I know of. They definitely are NOT into showy name brands. And absolutely not into p*ssing their money away!

In fact, they are quite humble and often low key. They dress casual - after all WHO do they need to impress? They certainly don't care what the afore mention snifflier than thous think. I can't say this enough. Very few people seem to get this.

Try to overlook their plastic ways. Yes, they are shallow; yes, it will be hard to make friends with people like this. But it seems if you are surrounded, try your best to make the best of it. Try not to think you are better than them.

Honestly (since this is anonymous) I feel sorry for the group I mentioned. Akin to the group you reference, they are trying too hard.

What drew you to that area? A job? Tired of D.C.? Unfortunately, there is that part of social strata everywhere. Some call them social climbers. The irony is that it is not a group many care to be with. The funny part is, well, they are humorous without realizing.

[Anonymous]

What drew you to that area? A job? Tired of D.C.? Unfortunately, there is that part of social strata everywhere. Some call them social climbers. The irony is that it is not a group many care to be with. The funny part is, well, they are humorous without realizing.

They are not any more humorous than the zip code obsessed, private school stressed, income jealous freaks on this board still basking in the glory of their oh so special diploma. Seriously, how many of the truly wealthy that you describe do you actually know? I know more than my share as this is my social circle and they are not all so humble as you describe. You sound like you are touting what you believe the truly wealthy to be like without actually associating with the truly wealthy. Life like social class is not one size fits all.

[Anonymous]

Education isn't about intelligence, it's about perseverance.

Why crush their dream, OP? If they feel they are rolling in it, why burst their bubble? Some people are easily impressed. I feel they might be happier (definitely less cynical and jaded) than me. Maybe life is better over there?

[Anonymous]

I endured an afternoon with a few moms where one mom kept going on and on about how lucky and priviledged she was.

If she is living the life she wants and loves the life she lives, then I would say that she is pretty damn lucky and certainly privileged. That is certainly more than the majority of DCUM posters can attest to. At the end of the day who do you think is getting the last laugh. I don't think it is the bitter, over-mortgaged, over-worked, drowning in student loan, stressed out, financial aid seeking "wealthy" women on this board.

BTW, for all of your education and superior upbringing, you would think that you would have learned to spell privilege.

[Anonymous]

18:41 - THIS.

19:34 - this, too.

Look around, OP. At least the women in your new home are somewhat happy. Not so much here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:U R Talking about Atlanta aren't you?

My guess was Charlotte, NC. I went to Wake Forest and a LOT of the women I went to college with are like this. It's hilarious because I don't wear "designer" labels (nor do my children) and our HHI is more than double the price of their "fabulous" house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Class is an illusion, a false reality. You turn up your nose at their idea of wealthy, somebody turns their nose up at yours. That one is pitied by someone else until you work your way to the very, very richest people in this country. And then you find out it's Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, and they don't give a fuck about all of this nonsense.

It's a strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

I so agree with this. You will always find someone who you look down upon and who looks down upon you if you buy in to this stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
U R Talking about Atlanta aren't you?


My guess was Charlotte, NC. I went to Wake Forest and a LOT of the women I went to college with are like this. It's hilarious because I don't wear "designer" labels (nor do my children) and our HHI is more than double the price of their "fabulous" house.

So this make you somehow better than them? This is "hilarious"? Serious delusions of grandeur, lady.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
U R Talking about Atlanta aren't you?


My guess was Charlotte, NC. I went to Wake Forest and a LOT of the women I went to college with are like this. It's hilarious because I don't wear "designer" labels (nor do my children) and our HHI is more than double the price of their "fabulous" house.

So this make you somehow better than them? This is "hilarious"? Serious delusions of grandeur, lady.

totally agree. If they're happy, who cares? What a snobby, bitchy thing to say.

[Anonymous]

Would they bother me? No, not really. But they don't sound like interesting people that I would enjoy being friends with either. Doesn't sound like we'd have a lot of common interests. I'd just be pleasant enough but ignore them as much as possible.