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Gorgeous girls are happier with plain guys? (pg. 22)
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| Swamper |
IMO, the problem begins in High School where the clique mentality is key and the stronger personalities dictate the views, styles, likes/dislikes within their respective groups. From my experience, those that go about doing their own thing then have a much better sense of self in their 20s/30s/beyond. That's not to say, that those that were die-hard 'followers/drones/sheeps' within the cliques didn't eventually break out away from that as they grow older - however, for many, they'd just much rather subscribe to an updated clique in adulthood that fits within their social preferences (i.e. the 'gucci'/etc. clones referred to in this thread)
Most people want nice things -- it's just sad when others dictate much of their self-worth/M.O. on material things they can showcase to others. |
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| thesauce23 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dark_Archonis
Yup, but it seems this is the reality (unfortunately). |
yea this reality is so ed. there is not much originality especially since so many are influenced by society, culture, what other's think. so much emphasis in our society is placed on individuality and creativity, yet everyone's doing the same thing. |
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| thesauce23 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Swamper
Most people want nice things -- it's just sad when others dictate much of their self-worth/M.O. on material things they can showcase to others. |
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| afterhrsgurl |
| quote: | Originally posted by thesauce23
yea this reality is so ed. there is not much originality especially since so many are influenced by society, culture, what other's think. so much emphasis in our society is placed on individuality and creativity, yet everyone's doing the same thing. |
seen seen :toocool: |
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| Dark_Archonis |
| quote: | Originally posted by thesauce23
yea this reality is so ed. there is not much originality especially since so many are influenced by society, culture, what other's think. so much emphasis in our society is placed on individuality and creativity, yet everyone's doing the same thing. |
I would say the culture simply paints the ideal of individuality and creativity and that the society talks about it yet pressures people into following the herd.
The funny thing is that North America is an individualistic culture, and yet most people are not creative or imaginative. It's a lose lose situation in a way, as a lot of social problems result from an individualistic society, and yet we see none of the benefits that should be present from an individualistic society.
Some countries have collectivist societies where you're pressured to follow the herd, but those countries have a lot of social support and oddly enough in those countries people appreciate and embrace creativity and imagination. |
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| exstasie |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ania_xox
I have one :):):)
It was a gift... no way would I spend $500 on a little poop-coloured clutch of animal skin that has "Made in Paris" ingrained on the interior
It's actually very ugly... I only wear it when I go out with my sister's superficial gold-digger friends lol
I prefer the little Guess number that I hid at work until it went on clearance and bought it for $23 :toocool: |
real stuff is okay in my books :P
I just hate all the posers who think they have money...
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| Intangible |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dark_Archonis
Since some of the girls in this thread are agreeing with me then I must be saying something right :D ;). |
THANK YOU! :D Your big long paragraph about generalizations is exactly what I wanted to say, but honestly didnt have the energy to say. So thanks.
I agree with pretty much everything youve said. Although I wish I didnt. |
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| Stilez |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dark_Archonis
I would say the culture simply paints the ideal of individuality and creativity and that the society talks about it yet pressures people into following the herd.
The funny thing is that North America is an individualistic culture, and yet most people are not creative or imaginative. It's a lose lose situation in a way, as a lot of social problems result from an individualistic society, and yet we see none of the benefits that should be present from an individualistic society.
Some countries have collectivist societies where you're pressured to follow the herd, but those countries have a lot of social support and oddly enough in those countries people appreciate and embrace creativity and imagination. |
There are 2 books I've read that break down this entire 'way of thinking' and how we, in N.America, encourage creativity and individuality, yet spurn those who are different and subliminally promote assimilation and conformity.
The 2 books are: Generation ME & The Rebel Sell (why the culture can't be jammed)
edit: It also touches on the topic of why and how things become 'IN' or 'OUT' and who determines it. |
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| preppie chick |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dark_Archonis
I will bet you that I can go to any random public location in Toronto and do a random sampling of females to see what they are wearing and also ask them some quick questions on a variety of topics just to gauge their personalities and intelligence. The result will almost definitely be that the majority of them fall under the stereotype of a typical Toronto chick.
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uhhhh so are you saying that a typical Toronto chick wears lululemon pants, uggs, and carries a TNA bag?? |
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| The Highroller |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dark_Archonis
In Europe, people seem to embrace uniqueness and individuality though.
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More generalizations. What constitutes "Europe"? Large cities? Towns? Rural areas? I've been to my fair share of European cities, and I can easily say that Toronto has one of the most diverse fashion scenes that I've ever seen. Granted it doesn't compare with London or Paris, but if you walk down Queen West, you see a lot of different, cool styles. Sure, if you go to the Eaton Centre you'll see a lot of the same outfits, but Toronto's fashion scene still has variety. If you take the youth of the city I'm living in now for example (Lyon, France), a grand majority wear either LaCoste or a combination of H&M and Zara. There is barely any variety here at all. |
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