50 Posts From ‘Anti Consumption’ That Show Exactly What’s Wrong With The World (New Pics)
In Fight Club, Brad Pitt’s character, Tyler Durden, delivered a powerful line: “The things you own end up owning you.” The main message is that many define themselves through material things, whether branded clothes, shiny gadgets, unneeded furniture, or expensive jewelry.
Consumerism has been a hot-button issue for decades, and many people are going against it. One group is the Anticonsumption subreddit, which has nearly 800,000 members as of this posting.
We’ve collected a handful of posts that express disapproval against all forms of materialism. See which ones you’re able to relate to the most.
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Better Packaging Options Do Exist
Absolutamente
In a similar piece, Bored Panda spoke with UK-based clinical psychologist and The Thomas Connection founder Michaela Thomas. She discussed a potential link between overspending and mental disorders.
“If overspending is due to lack of financial planning, or wanting the dopamine kick of how good it feels to purchase something, that can be linked to ADHD, depression, mania, psychosis, or other dopamine-related issues.”
Such Incredible Waste…
What's Yours?
Over Production Of The Wrong Stuff?
Bicycles and aparment buildings are the most efficient forms of transport and housing. And yet car companies and drivers encourage and use violence against cyclists, and the construction industry wants to make EVERYTHING illegal to build except single detached homes that sell for $1 million each.
Then there is the question of, “What drives a person to purchase a product or service?” Survey Sparrow gave several factors, perception being one of them. It is the manner in which a consumer interprets information about what they intend to buy.
“A consumer who has had a positive experience with a particular brand may have a more favorable perception of that brand than a consumer who has not had any experience with the brand.”
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Cell phone makers: We'll pay the fine, with the income of five minutes.
This Is Annoying
I bet putting kids in foster homes is waaaay cheaper than simply paying the debts of struggling parents /s
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Yeah. In accounting class many years ago, they called living forests "wasting resources."
Lawn Hating Post Beware
better for the eyes and safety, a vehicle that exits the road will be braked more gently in vegetation and tall grass than on flat ground
Simple Math
What is the purpose of these massive cars? Compensating for something?
Our beliefs likewise influence purchasing decisions, which can be influenced by cultural values, personal experience, and social influence.
“For example, consumers who believe organic products are healthier may be more likely to purchase organic foods.”
Do We The People See This For How Truly Messed Up It Is?
And remember : the people who discovered how to make insuline gave their patent away for 1$ to help people. But compagnies managed to patent the production process in itself, and that's how we T1 diabetics get killed in the name of profit.
To Keep Prices High . .
I Am Not Sure If This Is A "Hot Take" But There Is Literally No Reason Why Anyone *needs* A Private Plane Or Yacht That Cause Literal Tons Of Environmental Damage Unless They Are An Important Essential Official, We Should Legally Ban Them All
The discussion took a slightly darker turn when talking about materialism. Here’s an analysis by Knox College psychology professor Dr. Tim Kasser.
“We know from research that materialism tends to be associated with treating others in more competitive, manipulative, and selfish ways, as well as with being less empathetic.”
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Food Is Free
Yk living in a hippie commune doesn't sound so bad anymore. I can deal with Pete's weed breath and Rivershines crystals if I get like, food and nice conversation
Profitable War Is One Thing
Russian politicians will be like "we are the greatest country in the world, the rotting West is no match for us, we have noone to be afraid of", then proceed to expand the military in the name of peace.
Data Pollution
The Dead Internet theory is looking each passing day more like a fact.
Good Point
According to Dr. Kasser, people who tend to be materialistic also experience problems outside of their mental health.
“They reported physical health problems, such as stomachaches and headaches, and the less they experienced pleasant emotions and felt satisfied with their lives.”
My Vinyl Office Chair Has Been Peeling For Years. Decided To Get It Reupholstered Instead Of Replacing It
Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
All my books and music used to be money. I am very happy with the exchange rate..
On A Beach Vacation, I Walked Out On A Pier To Watch The Sunset When This Hideous Electronic Billboard Cruised By Scrolling Ads In The Middle Of The Ocean. It Felt So Dystopian. Nowhere Is Free From Advertising!
I think this kind of advertising has a negative effect on the consumer...if an advert annoys me in any way I will not but that product..irrespective of how good it is.
Without A Doubt
Just Discovered The Most Pointless Item I’ve Seen In Awhile
Dr. Kasser also pointed out that people who turn to materialism are likely dealing with personal insecurities.
“People are more materialistic when they feel insecure or threatened, whether because of rejection, economic fears or thoughts of their own death."
How Do People Not See Thr Addiction Aspect Of Shopping?
What exactly is the point of eschewing disposable drinkware for reusable sustainability if they're going to become an obsessive collectable fashion statement?
Way too many people jumped on that bandwagon trend. I’m sure the company was ecstatic about all the money people gave them. I definitely judged haha, following trends just to make yourself seem cool to a small certain demographic of capitalist-minded young folks is not how I want to live my life
Load More Replies...Most people with addictions don't see it as an addiction. That's why it's so difficult to get them to find help.
I could stop reading Bored Panda anytime if I wanted to.
Load More Replies...I always think first: "If I unexpectedly die today, where will all my **** end up? Will they appreciate looking at it -- Heaven forbid it's used -- it as much as I do (doubtful)?" If I am honest with myself, I don't buy more.
Check out Swedish Death Cleaning. Far superior cleaning method than any other. Along the same lines but helps you get rid of stuff you have. Do you really want your relatives having to go through all your novelty bath bombs that you just never use?
Load More Replies...I collect indoor plants instead. And op shopped/thrifted china, because the older stuff is so pretty. 💕
Controversial take: collections don't count as "overconsumption." It looks like they have one of every single starbucks reusable bottle withou duplicates and that's pretty damn cool to me. Sure it's more than one person needs, but the bottles are likely just going to be resold/donated after their death and someone doesn't ammass a collection like that because they're a casual enjoyer. This is obviously a hobby that they're very invested in and brings them a lot of joy. It's a different story if they're hoarding other things or getting dozens of duplicate items, but this seems reletively harmless. The only difference between this and coin or stamp collecting is that you guys all feel ok making fun of it because you just can't comprehend how cups could have value to someone compared to a socially appropriate collector's item.
It's not like those are gonna last and be able to be used and donated after this person's life. Many are made of plastic and wear out, and it's far more likely that these possessions will be taken to the dump than to a thrift store.
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I think people are natural hoarders under the guise of collecting.
You know where all those come from? Secret Santa exchanges. I swear if I get one more of these f*****g things I'm gonna scream. They are just created waste. I have one metal one for hot drinks and a plastic one for cold. That is all I need. And if I could get the coffee flavor out of the hot one, I'd only have that one.
but you'd never make back the amount you paid for them.
Load More Replies...Its there money, if they want to stand in line and fight someone over a stupid cup like at Target. more power to them
FABULOUS1, but this page is about overconsumption. This right here is a sign of pure overconsumtion.
Load More Replies...Ever Hopeful I Might Be Able To Change Some Minds
Save And Repair
Great, and here is me struggling to pay the rent for a one room pokey hole under the roof Bedsit. Roll on the utopia.
Eat Shit, Advertising Drones
Signs of materialism are believed to manifest at a young age. According to Professor Mònica Casabayó of Spain’s Esade University, family income determines whether a child will grow up to be a consumerist.
“Children in lower-income families were significantly more materialistic than children growing up in higher-income families,” she said in an article for the University website.
Black Friday My Ass
If you don't buy an useless stuf, you already have 100% discount.
Most Items In This Store Will Be In A Landfill Within A Decade. In Two Decades, Effectively Everything In This Store Will Have Been Buried In The Earth, Burned, Washed Out To Sea, Or Shipped To And Dumped In An Impoverished Country
A friend of mine who ran a country gas station once told me, "Everything I sell here ends up in the air or on the ground."
Happy People Don't Buy Much
My cell phone is about 8 years old. It still works fine. Why should I bother to get a new one because certain apps won't function on it? I just won't use those apps. And it has an amazing camera - that's why I picked it.
Amazing 😑
Rage
Consumer Kills
Went Hiking And Came Across The Aftermath Of A Gender Reveal
When I Say My Jaw Dropped…
Be Honest
Some Of The Scenes After Creamfields North Festival This Year. All Tents And Camping Gear Were Abandoned + Left In The Fields, Alongside An Inconceivable Amount Of General Trash
Seeing People Paying Hundreds For A Overpriced Clothing With A Giant Logo Triggers Me
Black Friday Idiocy
For some time now, there has been a law in the EU that requires the lowest price from the last month before the promotion to be placed next to the promotional price.
My Friend Found This At The Airport. Makes Me So Mad
Professor Casabayó and her colleagues also found that a child’s education plays a role.
“Our data show that children in religious schools were less materialistic than children in secular schools. Religious schools may influence children by putting over a world view where spiritual ends are more important than possessions."
Analysis Paralysis
How Much Plastic Junk Is Needed?
why are you looking for scientific accuracy in a non-scientific event?
Highwaymen Lobbyist
Disney Taking Cultural Appropriation To A Whole New Level
Why Is That A Bad Thing ?
Kardashian Calling Someone Cute For Having To Work 20 Hrs To Afford Their Jeans
Your Real Job
Thank God! I’m Relieved Now
Saw This As A Meme On Instagram Today! Instantly Thought Of Anticonsumption
You Love To See It
Maybe BP should take a look at all their “buy this random cråp!” posts. This particular post seems really hypocritical in the face of multiple consumerism posts per day
Sure are a lot of pop up and scrolling ads for a site that constantly rips on capitalism
I'm feeling sad now. Hopefully at least one of the new threads will be fun.
False equivalence. Some people do need a vehicle. All people don't. No one person needs a private jet.
Load More Replies...Maybe BP should take a look at all their “buy this random cråp!” posts. This particular post seems really hypocritical in the face of multiple consumerism posts per day
Sure are a lot of pop up and scrolling ads for a site that constantly rips on capitalism
I'm feeling sad now. Hopefully at least one of the new threads will be fun.
False equivalence. Some people do need a vehicle. All people don't. No one person needs a private jet.
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